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Jacki J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Jacki J.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $15 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Loving, reliable, stress-free care

Animals have always been a big part of my life! I grew up with dogs, which taught me the importance of routine, exercise, and lots of love. Now I’m a proud cat owner of two, so I also understand how to care for more independent (but equally lovable!) pets. Whether your pet loves to play or just needs a calm, reassuring presence, I’m happy to meet them where they are and make sure they feel at home.

Cat care experience

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Loving, reliable, stress-free care

Jacki also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Oral medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I care for your pets and your home as if it were my own. I treat the pets with the upmost love and care, and respect your home and privacy. I play with the pets if they are interested, and leave them be if not interested. Pets have bodily autonomy and I respect that. I’ll clean up a mess if I find one, and I’d let you know immediately if there’s an issue.

Ratings and reviews

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2 ratings
Abby S.
Jun 12, 2026

Jacki is the best when it comes to caring for pets! She’s incredibly reliable and has a calm demeanor that they love. Jacki has cared for my cat who is pretty particular when it comes to people. He easily warmed up to her and she earned his trust with her patience.

Maggie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 08, 2026

Jacki is amazing!!!! I cannot say enough good words about her! She provides constant updates with great information about the my pets and lots of very cute photos! She made me feel super confident that my pets are well taken care of so I don’t have to worry about them. There’s always an update coming my way right when I wanted to check. She also has great attention to details and noticed that I had a perishable package delivered. She checked in with me to get my permission for next steps and I really appreciate how she approached that situation. It is an amazing experience having Jacki as a sitter. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering.

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Mitchell S.
May 26, 2026

Jacki cares deeply about her cats (and others pets too of course). She is organized, responsible, kind, patient, and knows how to interact with animals in the way that feels right for them. We have two very different cats and she knows how to navigate the preferences of both.

Sammy N.
May 25, 2026

Jacki has two cats that she loves so much! Adopted years apart they didn't quite get along at first, but Jacki didn't give up on them. They did eventually learn to get along! They both have very different personalities and Jacki is a pro at handling them both. While cats might be Jacki's preferred pet at the moment, she also grew up with dogs. So she's not shy about taking care of your canines as well as your felines! She would take great care of your pets!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work full time at UW Madison during regular business hours between 7:30a and 4:30p. I have a flexible schedule where I work from home twice weekly and at work 3 days.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Jacki can host up to 1 drop-in per day
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.