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JAMES B.

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JAMES B.

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Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $13 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Fearless Fur-Baby Friend & Parent

Growing up on the farm, animals have always been part of our family (maybe the best part, LOL). Cats, dogs, tropical fish, and birds were named, fed, cared for, and loved. Today,I specialize caring for for cats, with 3 of our own rescues at home, and all breeds and sized dogs. And I’m particularly skilled in ear massage, belly rubbing, and poop scooping!

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I’m happy to serve the client’s pet(s) at their premises or home exclusively. I’m in excellent mental & physical condition to support your pets daily needs with friendly and loving attention.

Ratings and reviews

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Melissa S.
May 20, 2026

⭐️ Testimonial for “Grandpa Jim” – Fur Baby Extraordinaire ⭐️ If there were a royal court for pets (and let’s be honest—there absolutely is), Grandpa Jim would be the official “Knight of the Fluffy Order,” complete with treats in his pocket and a heart full of belly rubs. As a proud fur father to three delightfully particular feline aristocrats—known only by their proper titles of Prince, Princess, and Queen Mother—Jim has mastered the delicate art of catering to high-maintenance royalty. Whether it’s daily “royal spa treatments” (pedicures, fluffing sessions, and luxurious tummy massages) or deciphering the subtle side-eye of a cat who disapproves of yesterday’s food choice, he handles it all with patience, humor, and unwavering devotion. But Grandpa Jim’s talents don’t stop at his own castle. As a beloved grand-fur-father to a wide variety of furry (and equally opinionated) grandbabies, he has earned a reputation that precedes him. Grand pups adore him, grand kiddos follow him, and rumor has it he’s never been seen without a treat magically appearing from somewhere. Walks? He’s ready. Fetch? Already mid-throw. Snuggles? Expert level. Grandpa Jim doesn’t just “watch” your pet—he celebrates them. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your fur baby like family (royalty, even!), then look no further. Your beloved companion will be in the warm, capable, treat-filled hands of Grandpa Jim—where every tail wag, purr, and happy trot is met with genuine love and a little extra grandpa charm. Bottom line: If pets could leave reviews, they’d all give him five paws. 🐾🐾🐾🐾

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Since recently retired, my schedule is flexible and I’m mobile. I’m available for vacation drop-in care including daily multiple visits, short or long term reliability

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
JAMES can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
If your pet has particular needs, whether medical, special dietary, physical assistance, or other, during a regularly or specific visit, let me know in order to provide the utmost of service.
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.