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James G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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James G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Patient, attentive animal lover

Hi, I'm James – I've lived with dogs and cats since childhood, and I have a keen, discerning sense of how they behave and what they need. As importantly, I know how to tell when they're in solo mode and just need space. My work in university student services requires me to be sensitive to nuances and slight changes in individuals and complex systems. I participate in mental health first aid teams at large events, and I volunteer 16 hours per month as an on-call victims services provider at my university. All of this to say: I'm empathetic, attentive, and detail-oriented, and I will bring all of those skills to taking care of your four-legged loved ones. I have been the steward of several animals over the years, but at present, I have two Border Collies. Gus is ten years old, and JoJo just had her first birthday. We keep talking about getting a cat, but right now we're contending with the puppy's recent diagnosis of protein-losing enteropathy (PLE). She's eating special food and getting lots of attention, to make sure she's staying healthy. On that note, I am willing to work with my clients on the types and pricing of services that I offer for unique needs. Does your pet need special attention, a longer than default drop-in visit, etc.? Let's discuss!

Cat care experience

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Gentle, observant, thoughtful care

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

Qualifications

20 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Rover is requiring me to enter 25 words in this field, but it's not applicable because I don't provide boarding services. Four more words needed.

Ratings and reviews

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Sara P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 19, 2023

James always takes great care of my cats!

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Sara P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 03, 2022

James was great—I felt very comfortable leaving my cats in his care and I hope to use his services again.

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Anne P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 22, 2022

James is the best- cats love him, people love him, you should hire him.

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Casey R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 25, 2022

We’ve been contacting James anytime we need someone to watch our cats for years at this point. James is reliable, prompt, and a great communicator. I can’t recommend James enough!

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Casey R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 03, 2022

James is always punctual and goes the extra mile for our pets. When we’re going out of town we always feel comfortable knowing he’s going to take care of our cats!

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Jordan N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 27, 2021

Thank you, as always for taking care of the kids. They are cuddly today now that we’re home. And a special thanks for handling the trash cans too.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work full-time Monday through Friday with a flexible times: I can do a home visit before 10:00 AM or after 3:00pm on weekdays. Evenings and weekends are generally open.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
James can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
I’d like to know about your pet's temperament issues, energy levels, favorite activities, and trigger issues. It would also be helpful to know how they are used to being cared for. Are they accustomed to a lot of attention, or are they more of a loner? If medication is necessary, we can discuss administration details and a surcharge in addition to the basic care rate.
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.