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james S.

Star Sitter

Hodgin, NM

5 out of 5.0 stars
12 reviews
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james S. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Dog lover looking for pets

Pet care experience

I have been with dogs since my earliest years and had my own dog for many of the last 40 years. I have trained many of those dogs from puppyhood and look forward to training any dog that the owners feel comfortable with.

Reviews

Kelly O.
Dog Boarding • Jul 20, 2025
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Jim took great care of our Coco. He really got to know her, letting her indulge in her favorite activities. Coco had a wonderful visit with lots of fun.

Mary S.
Dog Boarding • Jun 23, 2025
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My 15yr old bichon, Jake had a wonderful time staying with James. He is a true dog lover with lots of special attention. Jake had a great stay. I will hope James is available the next time I need a dog sitter.

Marcia M.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 17, 2025
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So nice and knows what my doggie needs

Kayla F.
Dog Boarding • Jan 22, 2025
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We felt super comfortable leaving our pup in Jim's care! He is a warm and friendly person with a calm and clean home, perfect for our dog who prefers more relaxing environments. We appreciated the daily updates on how things were going.

About james S.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a nice sized fenced yard, and a home that housed a dog for many years. The house is in a quiet neighborhood, and the house is safe for dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information james S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. I enjoy the challenge of dealing with dogs that have special needs, but I really must know details prior to the appointment.

A typical day

I love to stimulate your dog physically and mentally. I will usually go with what the dog wants to do, but I also enjoy challenging a dog to solve puzzles. I personally like to take walks and have always enjoyed walking with a dog.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$40per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$35per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$15per walk

james can host

Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

james can watch in your home

Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I'm retired and have plenty of time to care for and play with your pet. I miss walking my own dog twice a day, and your dog will always be walked often.

Available
Not available
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About james S.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a nice sized fenced yard, and a home that housed a dog for many years. The house is in a quiet neighborhood, and the house is safe for dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information james S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. I enjoy the challenge of dealing with dogs that have special needs, but I really must know details prior to the appointment.

A typical day

I love to stimulate your dog physically and mentally. I will usually go with what the dog wants to do, but I also enjoy challenging a dog to solve puzzles. I personally like to take walks and have always enjoyed walking with a dog.

Location

Albuquerque, NM

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james S.

Star Sitter

Hodgin, NM

5 out of 5.0 stars
12 reviews