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James J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
93 repeat clients
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James J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
93 repeat clients
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Waynesville, NC

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

James has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
12 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Loving pet owner and animal lover

Hi I'm James and my wife is Aimee. We have always had animals growing up, cats, dogs, horses, chickens and goats. We can offer a great place for your pets to stay and play. I have a big fenced in yard, 4 feet chain link. We also have a 6 foot fenced in area for bigger dogs to have fun and play. I can provide great pet care at a fair price.Very comfortable with all size pets from birds to cows and horse's and everything in between. Don't mind long walks and lot of play time in the yard. Me and my wife own a local dog grooming shop so I have lots of experience with different dogs and their behaviors, and we are very "dog smart" people. I do require dogs to be up to date on flea medicine and up to date on their yearly trips to the vet.

Qualifications

93 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
10% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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282 ratings
Jodi U.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 27, 2026

James and Amy are true animal lovers who truly care about pets! I could tell I made the right decision when I chose them after his first communication with me. I had no doubt Sumo was in good hands…I think they loved him and he got the greatest care! They even gave Sumo his medication and kept us updated on how he was doing. These folks are a definite 5 stars…thank you so much, James and Amy!

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Bruce S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 25, 2026

He was friendly and my dog seemed comfortable with him and his family. He came home exhausted which is a good thing. I would definitely use him again.

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Fawn L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 23, 2026

This is the first time I’ve used James and Amy and I’ll use them again. Anytime I come to North Carolina super great couple did a awesome job and they took very good care of my dog Trinity.

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Blandy P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 23, 2026

They were very flexible with our sudden booking request. Our dogs felt at home right away. Drop off and pick up went smoothly.

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Janic R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 21, 2026

James took good care of our pup- he was happy and tired when we brought him home. It was a last minute booking and we appreciated being able to find a day care for him.

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Mateo L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 13, 2026

Koda stayed for almost a week and I could tell he loved it. James was very kind and easy to get in touch with. Highly recommend.

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Schedule

My wife and I work from home so I'm always around to tend to your pets and their needs. As a pet owner my self, I'm aware of animals needs & would love to provide a safe and happy experience for your dogs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 6 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced yard and a whole bedroom for your pet to stay in. Dogs will be able to roam about freely supervised in our care. If we are not here, you dog will be separated from other animals to ensure he/she stays safe. We take dogs outside to potty every 3ish hours. We can work with any feeding schedule that you have at home also. We do not provide food or treats for your dog, and will never give them anything besides what you bring for them. We have 3 baby gates in our home dividing serperate rooms so that your dog isn't overwhelmed and can have some peace and quiet. My wife is also certified in doggie CPR/ Animal first aid.

Pets

A typical day

We have 2 separate big yards for your pup to explore! We have frisbees, a chuck-it (tennis ball toy), and many squeaky balls for your dog to play with.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
James can host up to 30 pets per night
Open to any breed or size pet. Would like to know about your pets behavior and any health care above normal they will need. I'm very experienced in most needs. We are able to accommodate dogs that are not friendly with others, but would like to know ahead of time.
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.