Jamie M.
Hemlock, NY
Services
Jamie can care for
Availability
I work Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm, so I'm typically only available evenings and nights during the week, but am also willing to make early mornings work under particular circumstances. If you're within the city of Rochester, I may be able to make brief mid-day stops even on days I'm working. Happy to discuss details and find flexible solutions for everyone involved!
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About Jamie M.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
In a client’s home for housesitting or drop-ins, I like to make sure pets are engaged and having fun so they have a full day even when their people aren’t around. I’m also happy to incorporate any training regimens a client is trying to establish. During over-night stays, I’m used to waking up for frequent potty breaks or for medical needs. I also stay very conscious of what will make the pets most comfortable and establish trust with them – whether that means giving them space or letting them stick with me 24/7 – so missing their family is as minimally stressful as possible. For walking services, I’m happy to adjust our pace and distance to make sure pets have all their excess energy out by the time they get home. I'm a runner so that includes runs for high-energy dogs. If a senior pet just likes to get outside during the day without the focus on exercise, I keep a very close eye on their energy level to make sure we take appropriate breaks or wrap up the walk before they push their limits. At the end of the day/visit, I like to give clients a recap of what their pets were up to, including the big and small things, just to make sure everyone’s in the loop and knows what’s going on in their pet’s life.
Information Jamie M. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any behavior issues around other dogs or children, particularly if you're booking walking services. I also appreciate a heads up on any habits you like to encourage or discourage in your pets so I can maintain consistency.
A typical day
I enjoy taking dogs on walks around Mt Hope Cemetery, Mendon Ponds Park, or where ever their normal routine takes them. When we get home, some light playing before I head out can be a good way for them to settle back in. I also like to set up puzzles or other mental exercises to keep pets challenged and engaged during the day if it's something they enjoy.
Location
Hemlock, NY
Big lover of big lap-dogs
Pet care experience
I grew up in a family with plenty of dogs, cats, and other critters and spent lots of time in 4-H clubs and at horse stables before I started fostering dogs at 15. Over about 3 years, I was the primary caregiver to 14 foster dogs ranging from 10-pound Chihuahuas to 90-pound American Bulldogs and from puppies to seniors. Having had difficult pasts before making it into a rescue, most of those dogs had some behavioral or medical issues (and often a combination of the two), so I built plenty of patience around training and even more familiarity with medical regimens. After graduating high school, I continued pet-sitting the cats and dogs of friends, neighbors, and family whenever I had a chance. Now that I’ve got a typical full-time job, I love using my weekends and evenings looking after other's pets!
Cat care experience
Jamie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Another great visit from Jamie! It’s comforting to know our animals are well taken care of while we’re away! Can’t recommend Jamie enough!!
We couldn't have asked for a better sitter for our animals while we were away! From the moment we met Jamie, it was clear they genuinely love animals and take their job seriously. They kept us updated daily with stories and notes about how our pets were doing, which gave us such peace of mind while we were gone. We came back to happy animals who were clearly well taken care of!! We highly recommend Jamie to anyone looking for a kind, responsible, and attentive pet sitter. We'll definitely be booking them again!
Jamie took great care of our dogs. He asked plenty of questions at the front end to ensure he gave the dogs the best care and provided plenty of updates during his stay
Jamie was great with my pup and very responsive!
About Jamie M.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
In a client’s home for housesitting or drop-ins, I like to make sure pets are engaged and having fun so they have a full day even when their people aren’t around. I’m also happy to incorporate any training regimens a client is trying to establish. During over-night stays, I’m used to waking up for frequent potty breaks or for medical needs. I also stay very conscious of what will make the pets most comfortable and establish trust with them – whether that means giving them space or letting them stick with me 24/7 – so missing their family is as minimally stressful as possible. For walking services, I’m happy to adjust our pace and distance to make sure pets have all their excess energy out by the time they get home. I'm a runner so that includes runs for high-energy dogs. If a senior pet just likes to get outside during the day without the focus on exercise, I keep a very close eye on their energy level to make sure we take appropriate breaks or wrap up the walk before they push their limits. At the end of the day/visit, I like to give clients a recap of what their pets were up to, including the big and small things, just to make sure everyone’s in the loop and knows what’s going on in their pet’s life.
Information Jamie M. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any behavior issues around other dogs or children, particularly if you're booking walking services. I also appreciate a heads up on any habits you like to encourage or discourage in your pets so I can maintain consistency.
A typical day
I enjoy taking dogs on walks around Mt Hope Cemetery, Mendon Ponds Park, or where ever their normal routine takes them. When we get home, some light playing before I head out can be a good way for them to settle back in. I also like to set up puzzles or other mental exercises to keep pets challenged and engaged during the day if it's something they enjoy.
Jamie M.
Hemlock, NY