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James W.

Egg Harbor City, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
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Services

James can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I split my time between pet care and rescue work (and teaching, in some semesters). This allows for me to be pretty flexible with my availability, meaning I am always around to take care of your critters!

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About James W.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I do my best to make your pet's day as normal as can be for them. I try to match their normal schedule for eating, walking, and attention as best I can while you're away.

Information James W. would like to know about your pet

I always ask if you can let me know your vet information before you leave, and just generally prefer to know your animal's daily schedule, as far as walks and food go.

A typical day

I try to match my day with your pets to their needs! If you've got a higher energy dog, we are likely to get out for many walks, but I have plenty of older animal friends who prefer to be couch potatoes.

Location

Egg Harbor City, NJ

James W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dog Lover Wants to Watch Your Pets

Pet care experience

I'm an animal-loving professional living in Galloway, NJ. I teach college biology, as well as running an animal rescue and taking care of people's pets. I have had many dogs of varying sizes in my home for my entire life- a collie, a scottie mix, a bloodhound, a golden retriever, a beagle mix, a husky, and a lab mix. My current sweetheart is a goofy little greyhound, who means more me than I could have imagined. Big, small, or in between, all these dogs have required loving care, and have been a huge part of my life as long as I remember. I would be very happy to dedicate the same care to your dogs that I have given to all of mine. All critters everywhere deserve love! Our animal rescue takes in rats, bunnies, guinea pigs and all other sorts of small critters (as well as farm animals), so I have a ton of experience watching over animals and making sure they thrive!

Reviews

Rebecca R.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 24, 2026
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When James is caring for my animals, I always feel comfortable. I know my dog can occasionally pull and bark, so he requires a strong and confident walker. James is also a good communicator.

Rebecca R.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 17, 2026
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James came through on short notice. This was very much appreciated!

Rebecca R.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 01, 2026
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James was wonderful with Midnight—even applying ear medication! He had a much easier time doing so than myself, apparently! I received lots of pictures, and I can tell he genuinely enjoyed my animals and treated them with love and respect. I would definitely nook with James again.

Brandi E.
Drop-In Visits • May 05, 2026
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James was absolutely wonderful. He cared for our 2 dogs for 10 days while we were away. Communication was spot on and we couldn't be happier! Recommend 10/10!

About James W.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I do my best to make your pet's day as normal as can be for them. I try to match their normal schedule for eating, walking, and attention as best I can while you're away.

Information James W. would like to know about your pet

I always ask if you can let me know your vet information before you leave, and just generally prefer to know your animal's daily schedule, as far as walks and food go.

A typical day

I try to match my day with your pets to their needs! If you've got a higher energy dog, we are likely to get out for many walks, but I have plenty of older animal friends who prefer to be couch potatoes.

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James W.

Egg Harbor City, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews