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James W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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James W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
25 years of experience

Pet care experience

Dog Lover Wants to Watch Your Pets

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!

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
25 years of experience

Pets

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.

Ratings and reviews

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34 ratings
Rebecca R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • juin 17, 2026

James came through on short notice. This was very much appreciated!

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Rebecca R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • juin 01, 2026

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.

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Brandi E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mai 05, 2026

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!

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Halei A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • mars 09, 2026

James is THE best. We have booked with him multiple times. He watched our dog and cat while we were out of town for 3 days for a wedding. Our pup loves him and we loved getting updates with pictures. He is our go to for pet sitting and walking needs. Highly recommend him for anyone looking for an attentive and caring experience.

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Brianna Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mars 01, 2026

Punctual and very attentive to Cleo!

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Halei A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • nov. 23, 2025

James is THE best! Our pup loves James. He is highly reliable and has great communication. We’ve booked with him multiple times and will continue to be repeat customers. Thank you James for all you do!

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Schedule

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!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
James can host up to 10 drop-ins per day
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.
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.