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James S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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James S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Insured • One client at a time

I’ve raised puppies and cared for senior dogs since childhood, providing loving and experienced care for dogs of all ages. My family and I have fostered over 70 dogs from KC Pet Project in the past decade. I currently have a five year old Australian Cattle Dog named Echo.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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14 ratings
Meredith E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 17, 2026

I have a senior dog and she has multiple pills and vitamins 2x a day, and James is great at helping my puppers with her needy needs. I like that he has two other dogs to keep mine company when I'm gone. He checks in everyday with me on how she is doing, which I really appreciate.

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Nicole K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 03, 2026

James was amazing!!

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Melissa M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 23, 2025

James was very easy to communicate with, which I greatly appreciated. Our younger dog, Pele, can be especially anxious/clingy when away from us and James was very kind to give him extra attention!

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Meredith E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 15, 2025

Good communication. Helped my old lady pup not be so anxious while I was away which is a huge deal.

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Don W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 10, 2025

Milly seemed totally content during her stay with Hames. Highly recommend

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Valencia H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 30, 2025

Honestly the fact my baby was ok said enough. He isnt aggressive but can be shy, and he took really good care of him. My sweety was very happy, and even more thrilled to have friends. The pictures and videos made were very reassuring. He took really good care of him.

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

I work from home often with a very flexible schedule, so I’m available to care for your dog during the day or evenings. Whether it’s playtime, walks, or just keeping them company, I’d love to make your pet feel at home.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I make sure each dog has everything they need to feel safe and comfortable. At home, your pup will have a calm environment, plenty of playtime. I follow your care instructions closely.

Pets

A typical day

A typical day includes two walks at Rockhurst, UMKC, or Kauffman Legacy Park. I ensure all dogs are safe and comfortable, and provide updates with photos.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
James can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs, routines, or medical conditions. Any separation anxiety? If yes, does your dog need medication? Crate trained when alone or is pet allowed to free roam your house?
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.