James V.
James V.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your dog’s next favorite hooman
I’m a calm, reliable, and attentive pet sitter who understands that every pet has different needs and personalities. As a longtime dog owner myself, I know how important it is to trust the person caring for your pet. My dog Charlie was part of my life for 14 years, so I understand the level of care, patience, and love pets deserve at every stage of life, from energetic younger dogs to seniors who need a gentler approach. I’m especially patient with anxious or high-energy dogs and prioritize making pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while their owners are away. Whether it’s long walks, playtime, sticking to routines, or just providing companionship, I treat every pet like they’re my own. I also believe strong communication matters, so I make sure owners feel informed and at ease with regular updates and photos.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I prioritize creating a calm, safe, and comfortable environment for every pet in my care. I pay close attention to routines, behavior, and individual needs, whether that means extra exercise, a slower pace for senior dogs, or helping anxious pets feel more at ease. As a longtime dog owner myself, I understand how important trust and peace of mind are when someone else is caring for your pet, and I genuinely treat every dog with the same patience, attention, and affection I would give my own. I’m respectful of clients’ homes, follow care instructions carefully, and provide regular updates and photos so owners always feel informed and confident their pet is being well cared for.
Ratings and reviews
James arrived on time, left great details and photos with every visit, and promptly answered every question I had. He will be the first person I reach out to when looking to have someone take care of my dog while I’m out of town. Thanks again, James!
I highly recommend James! They’re super reliable, attentive, and genuinely great with dogs. You can tell they really care and go the extra mile to make sure every dog feels comfortable, safe, and loved. I always have peace of mind knowing my dog is in such good hands. I’d definitely recommend James to anyone looking for someone they can trust with their pet.
Fantastic dog walker! My Shih Tzu loves to stop, sniff, and mark everything, and James was so patient and let him enjoy his walks at his own pace. He came home happy every time, and I always felt confident he was well cared for. Reliable, kind, and great with quirky little dogs—highly recommend!
James has been such a delight for my fur baby Hachiko! He has been my dog's sitter multiple times and he treats him with such loving care. I received multiple update messages with pictures & videos throughout my dog's stay there that gave me much needed reassurance. James followed all my instructions for his food, medication and potty schedule, took Hachi on nice walks thru the park and gave Hachi all the love, attention and cuddles my dog needed. James practically became a family member to Hachi and I will absolutely continue using James' services and could not recommend him enough!!
James has taken great care of our shih-poo, Riley whenever he’s in town. It’s clear how much Riley loves and trusts him; his excitement whenever James is around says it all. Riley always feels safe, comfortable, and well cared for in his company. It is very apparent how James deeply care for pets and I do think he'll do an exceptional job in taking care of yours as well.
I’ve known James for over 13 years, and I can honestly say he’s one of the most caring and trustworthy people I know, especially with animals. He has cared for my pets over the years, including my anti-social dog who didn’t warm up to many people. James was always patient, gentle, and understanding with her, and it meant a lot to know my dog was comfortable and safe with someone I trusted completely. Our pets basically grew up together, and James was also there for me through some very difficult moments as my dog got older and sick. That kindness and compassion says a lot about the kind of person he is. He’s also wonderful with my cat (who happily accepts endless nose boops from him) and somehow has just as much patience for my current high-energy chaos gremlin of a dog. Animals genuinely seem to love him, and I would absolutely trust him to care for any pet like they were his own.
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Schedule
I currently work part-time from home, which gives me a flexible schedule and the ability to provide attentive, consistent care throughout the day. Pet care fits naturally into my routine because I genuinely enjoy being active, going on walks, and spending time with animals. I’m available for walks, drop-ins, and pet sitting during both weekdays and weekends, and I prioritize keeping pets comfortable by maintaining their normal routines and giving them plenty of attention and companionship.