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James T.

Lakeland, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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Services

James can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I am retired and available for boarding, client home boarding and care, pet walks and visits. I'm available any day and time. I will answer all requests as soon as I see them.

Available
Not available
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About James T.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

37 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live alone in a small and safe community, with little traffic, which makes it safe for walks. I have a unfenced yard but I take great care allowing the dog to have freedom in the yard while being on a leash. I have access to a fenced in dog "play" area in my community. My home is non-smoking, cozy, and quiet. I keep the home air cool to provide comfort for the animals. I maintain constant contact with your loved one to know they are safe and happy. I will provide daily texts and photos of the pet, to the owner, to show they are safe and happy.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information James T. would like to know about your pet

I'm experienced in providing medication and injections to dogs. Let me know if they need any medications and how it should be administered. Also, let me know if your dog is afraid of anything so I can be sure to avoid any fear triggers.

A typical day

I love to play and interact with your loved one. I give them all of my attention. I take them for walks every two hours. I also take them to our community fenced dog park twice a day to let them run free. The dog park is a short walk from my house so I don't need to transport them in a vehicle.

Location

Lakeland, FL

James T.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Retired Air Force Combat Veteran

Pet care experience

I am a 47 year old male who loves dogs and cats! I am a veteran of the Air Force and I was senior crew chief for F-22 fighter jets, serving overseas during the Iraq war. I have top secret security clearance and many missions under my belt. My passion now is animals. I am currently an SPCA foster parent to both dogs and cats. No job is too big or too small when caring for your pet. Whether they have medical needs or just need a happy face to lick, I can take care of it all. I am available day or night with total peace of mind everything will be cared for. I live in South Lakeland.

Reviews

Pat M.
House Sitting • Jul 10, 2026
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Very nice person and trustworthy. Kaylee felt at home with him and I don’t think she wanted him to leave. Will definitely call him again for future sitting.

Ginger L.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 23, 2026
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Thank you so much for such attentiveness on my fur babies, Winston and Bella. Also, appreciate the updates and all the pictures and/or videos!

Caleb G.
Boarding • Jun 15, 2026
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James is awesome! This was our first time leaving Copper for more than an afternoon and James put us right at ease. He sent pictures and videos so we knew our puppy was having a great time. Will definitely be using his services again ❤️

Ginger L.
Boarding • May 26, 2026
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This was our first time using James’s for our fur babies and both Winston and Bella just fell into a routine and made themselves right at home! He did a great job entertaining both of our dogs at the same time and loving them equally. They have different foods, and he was able to take care of each of them as they needed to be taken care of. Also, he mentioned that he would keep in touch and send pictures. He absolutely did a great job letting us know how our babies were doing even within a couple hours of dropping them off, and letting us see that they were getting the love and attention they needed. I highly recommend him, and we will use him again in the future!

About James T.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

37 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live alone in a small and safe community, with little traffic, which makes it safe for walks. I have a unfenced yard but I take great care allowing the dog to have freedom in the yard while being on a leash. I have access to a fenced in dog "play" area in my community. My home is non-smoking, cozy, and quiet. I keep the home air cool to provide comfort for the animals. I maintain constant contact with your loved one to know they are safe and happy. I will provide daily texts and photos of the pet, to the owner, to show they are safe and happy.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information James T. would like to know about your pet

I'm experienced in providing medication and injections to dogs. Let me know if they need any medications and how it should be administered. Also, let me know if your dog is afraid of anything so I can be sure to avoid any fear triggers.

A typical day

I love to play and interact with your loved one. I give them all of my attention. I take them for walks every two hours. I also take them to our community fenced dog park twice a day to let them run free. The dog park is a short walk from my house so I don't need to transport them in a vehicle.

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James T.

Lakeland, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews