Jake H.
Jake H.
Contact for Boarding
from $20 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
24/7 Boarding with a 3-person team!
I’ve been caring for the pets of family and friends since I was a child - it’s always been my responsibility (usually instead of dishes or making the bed). I have hands-on experience with everything from rambunctious rescue dogs and elderly cats to baby animals, parrots, lizards, and most rodents. While I won’t call myself an “animal whisperer,” more than one person has said, “That’s amazing - my pet never warms up to people like that.” I live and work from home with my spouse and our housemate, both lifelong cat owners. We all take part in daily pet care and between our three overlapping schedules and unconventional sleep cycles, there’s almost always someone awake in the house - ideal for pets who need extra attention or monitoring overnight, and useful just in case of an emergency. We take pride in providing safe, attentive, and individualized care. Your pet will be treated as part of the household, not just boarded.
Cat care experience
Jake also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Jake was amazing! It was the 1st time I ever boarded my girls. I was nervous about leaving them but had no reason to be at all. They were well taken care of and love on. I would definitely use him again if I need to. I highly recommend using Jake if you need services! Thanks Jake!
Our cat is very difficult. When she arrived chez Jake she was hissing and growling. He worked patiently with her throughout the week and by the end she was permitting him to pet and brush her.
Jake was an excellent petsitter and provided quality care and consistent updates! Thank you for everything!
The best!! Look no further.
Jake was very reassuring and made Sages boarding one less thing we had to stress over while we were on vacation. Even though Sage was grumpy and difficult for her first long boarding, Jake’s communication was clear and laid back. If we ever need to board Sage again we would definitely consider booking with Jake! Thanks for making this such a positive experience and our first Rover experience in general.
Our Izzy is a difficult cat. Jake took great care of her and spent time trying to acclimate her to the change. He definitely loves cats and understands a lot about their behavior. That certainly helped Izzy survive the week in our absence.
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Schedule
I work fully remotely as a systems administrator, and outside of the occasional errand, I’m home 24/7. I'm also a light sleeper and accustomed to getting up at odd hours - my job requires me to be on-call in case a server explodes, so I'm always prepared to respond quickly if something comes up with your pet, even in the middle of the night. My spouse and housemate are both working artists who are home most of the time as well. Between the three of us, someone is almost always present *and* awake. Whether it’s supervision, companionship, or late-night care, your pet won’t be left unattended, and you can drop off and pick up at any hour.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced-in yard of roughly 2500-ish square feet with plenty of natural and artificial shade as well as room to sunbathe and more than enough room to run around in. My home is designed with pets in mind. The fenced-in yard is approximately 2,500 square feet, with both natural and artificial shade, open space for running, and sunny areas for lounging - ideal for dogs or leash-trained cats. Indoors, the environment is tailored primarily for cats. The house includes a large sunroom and living room, both furnished with multiple cat towers and structures that have been thoroughly “claimed” by our resident cats. The kitchen is considered neutral territory, and additional cat furnishings are found in both bedrooms. For pets who need privacy or separation, we have flexible spaces available. This includes a walk-in closet that can be converted into a quiet private room, an office with a fully outfitted multi-level “Cat Fortress” (which can be closed off), and what we call the “Cat Hotel” - a padded extra-large cage (about three or four adults big) for animals who are sick, recovering, ornery, or require close monitoring. We’re fully stocked with pet supplies: food, litter, toys, leashes, cleaning products, and extra bedding. Whether your pet needs active playtime, a quiet place to rest, or specialized care, we’re equipped to provide it safely and attentively.
Pets
A typical day
I typically take walkable animals out for a thirty minute walk just around my neighborhood, which has nice, even sidewalks and plenty of smells and grass. I also have a fenced-in yard where animals can be taken off-leash to run around while supervised, chasing squirrels and performing other animal-ly things.
- CatsJake can host up to 6 pets per night
- I’m happy to care for pets of all kinds - big or small, young or senior. That said, it’s extremely helpful to know in advance if your pet has any special needs, health issues, feeding routines, or behavioral considerations. If your pet requires isolation from other animals for any reason - illness, shyness, aggression, etc. - we can absolutely accommodate this, just so long as you let us know at time of booking so we can prepare a space for them. Pets with fleas are accepted and will be treated with a flea bath at your expense.