Jackie W.
Jackie W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
15 Years of Loving Care, Healing &
My love for animals has been a lifelong passion. With 15 years of pet-care experience, I have had the privilege of working with rescue horses, dogs, and cats, providing them with the patience, compassion, and individualized attention they deserve. Working with rescue animals has taught me the importance of building trust, understanding animal behavior, and creating a peaceful, nurturing environment where every animal feels safe and loved. What makes my approach unique is my passion for holistic animal wellness. In addition to traditional pet care, I offer gentle sound-healing experiences designed to encourage relaxation and create a calming atmosphere for animals. I believe that animals, especially those who have experienced trauma or neglect, benefit from patience, consistency, and a loving presence. As an artist, I also create personalized pet portraits that celebrate the unique spirit and personality of each animal. Combining my love of art, healing, and animal companionship allows me to connect with pets and their families in a truly meaningful way. Whether your pet needs companionship, attentive daily care, or extra patience and reassurance, I treat every animal as if they were my own. My goal is to provide a safe, loving experience while giving pet parents peace of mind.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I provide loving, attentive, and personalized care for every pet, always prioritizing their safety, comfort, and emotional well-being. With 15 years of pet-care experience and a background working with rescue horses, dogs, and cats, I understand that every animal has its own personality, routine, and individual needs. When caring for pets in a client's home, I strive to maintain their familiar routines, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, medications when needed, and plenty of affection. I respect each pet's boundaries and take extra care with shy, anxious, senior, or rescued animals, allowing them to build trust at their own pace. My approach is gentle, patient, and rooted in compassion. I also offer optional sound-healing experiences to create a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere for pets who are comfortable with them. I believe communication is essential, so I provide pet parents with updates and photos to give them peace of mind while they are away. Whether I'm providing companionship, daily visits, or overnight care, my goal is to ensure every animal feels safe, loved, and cared for as if they were my own.
Ratings and reviews
Jackie is a wonderful, trustworthy, and caring pet sitter! She took excellent care of my home and dog while I was away in Utah, giving me complete peace of mind. She is also a fantastic dog walker who is attentive, reliable, and genuinely loves animals. I would highly recommend Jackie to anyone looking for a responsible and loving pet caregiver
For the past five years, Jackie has cared for my two dogs and my horse in Rancho Santa Fe, earning something that cannot be conferred by a glowing résumé or an impressive list of credentials: my complete trust. Anyone who shares their life with animals knows that finding an exceptional caregiver involves far more than finding someone who is simply reliable. It requires a person with genuine intuition, patience, and an understanding that every animal has a distinct temperament, its own habits, and its own way of communicating. Jackie possesses these qualities in abundance. Her ability to care for both dogs and horses speaks to the breadth of her experience, but what distinguishes her is the quality of her attention. She approaches each animal as an individual, with a natural warmth and conscientiousness that have made her an invaluable presence in our lives. As a La Jolla resident, I consider myself extraordinarily fortunate to have found someone I can entrust with the animals who mean so much to me. Five years is a meaningful measure of character, and Jackie has earned my confidence and affection throughout that time. I recommend her without reservation to anyone seeking a thoughtful, capable, and genuinely devoted animal caregiver. The peace of mind that comes from knowing your animals are in such good hands is difficult to overstate and, once found, impossible to take for granted.
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Schedule
Pet care is a natural and rewarding part of my daily routine. As an artist and holistic wellness practitioner, I value a peaceful, flexible schedule that allows me to give each animal the individual attention, love, and care they deserve. My experience working with rescue horses, dogs, and cats has taught me the importance of consistency, patience, and understanding each animal's unique needs. I enjoy incorporating walks, playtime, feeding, companionship, and quiet moments of relaxation into my day. I also offer gentle sound-healing experiences to help create a calming environment for pets. Whether caring for an energetic dog, a shy rescue, or a senior animal needing extra attention, I strive to make every pet feel safe, comfortable, and loved. Caring for animals is more than a responsibility to me—it is a meaningful part of my life, and I genuinely enjoy the connection I share with each one.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsDogs over 1 year oldJackie can host up to 7 walks per day