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Jacob S.

Winnetka, Reseda, CA

4 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Jacob can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I feed my two cats, Chief and Cosmos, daily at 8am and 8pm. Cosmos requires special dietary food, so my wife and I bought chip-specific feeders for each cat. I also make sure they stay physical with my fishing rod toys, as well as ensure clean facilities for the… you know.

Available
Not available
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About Jacob S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

38 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

It all comes down to showing them love, providing for them, and protecting them. I treat my two cats like they were my own kids. We don’t deserve their love if we can’t give it to them. It’s inhumane.

Information Jacob S. would like to know about your pet

Any and all things related to the pet and their needs. I’ll need to know if there are any specific ways to feed them, walk them, play with them.

A typical day

I cuddle with all of the cats in my life. I can get them all to come to me by name. I take my sister-in-law’s dogs on walks Mon-Fri at 0800 (medium dogs) and train them to walk with me instead of pulling so that my nephew can walk with them without worry he’ll get knocked down. I also swim with my father-in-law’s dog Herschel (120 male chocolate lab) and he also gets to take naps on my lap.

Location

Reseda, CA

Jacob S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Lifelong pet owner, animal magnet

Pet care experience

My family has owned dogs and cats my entire life. I don’t think there has been a single day in my life where I didn’t own a pet or have responsibility for one. Including the Marines under my charge. Animals. Seriously, though… Pets love me. I am also a firm believer in following instructions to a T. People are often surprised when I ask to meet their dog, they tell me that the dog is skittish or afraid, and then the dog walks slowly up to me like they’ve known me forever and then we’re best friends.

Reviews

Amber S.
Jun 26, 2026

Jacob has been such a patient and loving caretaker for our dogs. We have a hyperactive dog and a reactive dog. Jacob is able to walk them both safely and has been teaching them better habits. We noticed within a week that the dogs were already pulling less! Our reactive dog usually does not like men, but absolutely adores Jacob and goes crazy with the kisses when he sees him!

Rigo P.
Jun 22, 2026

Jake is amazing with animals. Always dog sits for his in-laws. And they never complained. He even owns 2 of his own cats. Yes they are not dogs but those animals are his children and will take care of them to the fullest.

Andrea S.
Jun 18, 2026

I rarely recommend, but Jake is so good with animals, I had to give a shout out. He watches our dogs, walks our dogs and plays with our dogs. He is such an animal lover I am not sure who enjoys the time together more, Jake or the dogs. Best part is we don't have to worry about them if we want to go away for a day or a week, because we know they will be in good hands. Sometimes we even get a surprise when our 4 legged furr friends learn a new trick from Jake, the dog whisperer. Give him a try, your beloved pets will thank you.

Shelby S.
Jun 17, 2026

Having known Jake for several years now, I can confidently say they have always had a special connection with animals. Growing up around pets, they developed a natural understanding of how to care for and interact with them in a loving and respectful way. Animals seem to gravitate toward him (and not because he always has a spare treat!), and it's easy to see why. Jake is patient, responsible, and genuinely enjoys spending time with pets. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy person to look after their furry family members.

About Jacob S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

38 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

It all comes down to showing them love, providing for them, and protecting them. I treat my two cats like they were my own kids. We don’t deserve their love if we can’t give it to them. It’s inhumane.

Information Jacob S. would like to know about your pet

Any and all things related to the pet and their needs. I’ll need to know if there are any specific ways to feed them, walk them, play with them.

A typical day

I cuddle with all of the cats in my life. I can get them all to come to me by name. I take my sister-in-law’s dogs on walks Mon-Fri at 0800 (medium dogs) and train them to walk with me instead of pulling so that my nephew can walk with them without worry he’ll get knocked down. I also swim with my father-in-law’s dog Herschel (120 male chocolate lab) and he also gets to take naps on my lap.

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Jacob S.

Winnetka, Reseda, CA

4 reviews