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Jamie R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
197 repeat clients
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Jamie R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
197 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $72 per night

Highlights

Jamie has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Honest, Reliable, Compassionate

Every pet in my care receives all the love and attention they desire and need! Walks? Play time? Cuddles? Yes! Special instructions? No Problem! I have experience caring for seniors, including giving injections, sub-qu fluids, and pills - I try to lean towards cooperative care whenever possible to reduce stress in the animal and caregiver. This also applies to meeting new cats and dogs, I never force an interaction unless necessary for their care, but I'm also not against offering treats as a bribe! Treats are always good. Serving: Downtown, Capitol Hill, and the Central District neighborhoods only. I love all the kitties, kittens, special needs kitties, shy cats, social cats, playtime or cuddles or sitting nearby. For meet and greets with cats, we'll cover food, litter box, playtime/cuddles, and any special instructions. For the dogs! I can provide midday walks, with a special focus on decompressing and relaxation (it can be stressful being alone all day!), special enrichment and exercise, and or more structured and focused on going the distance kind of walks. Just let me know what you and your dog prefer! I'm an experienced pet sitter, with experience points earned in doggie daycare, overnight care, dog walking, cat and kitten care, and fostering. I'm knowledge in both canine and feline behavior, care, and enrichment. In my downtime, I'm either creating something with my hands, or working on my next short story. Spending quality time with all the dogs and cats is always a pleasure!

Cat care experience

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Your cat's pace & cooperative care

Jamie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

197 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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664 ratings
Hannah H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 24, 2026

Jamie did an excellent job of caring for my cats!

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Matie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 21, 2026

Jamie was wonderful with our kitties as always! Communicated clearly, sent great photos, and most importantly took great care of our cats :)

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Rachael M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 16, 2026

As always, Jamie was terrific with my older kitty. I always trust that he'll get much desired attention when Jamie drops in!

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Allyza M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 11, 2026

Jamie is so good with my cats! Now even I’m scaredy cats come out to greet her

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Enrique M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 10, 2026

Jamie did a fantastic job taking care while we were gone! Made sure to give playtime and pets with lots of photos!

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Ajima O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 29, 2026

Thank you, Jamie!! I very much appreciate your care and attention with Mirza and Naki. It's such a joy to have your support.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Full-time pet sitter, cat care giver, dog walker, and overnight care. Cat visits: Availability 8:30am-7pm Dog walks: Available time slots: 9-10:30am, 1:30-3:30pm For overnight care: I'll typically be away from 9am-3pm, and 4-6pm, depending on my schedule.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Drop-In visits: I will be with your cat(s), and, or dog(s) for the full 30-60 minutes requested and will send a detailed report after each visit using Rover's report card system. Boarding: For small, cat friendly dogs only. Everyone gets 3 walks a day, their usual meals, toys and playtime, downtime, and cuddles at night.

Pets

A typical day

I typically leave in the morning about 8-10am to take care of cats and dogs in their own homes, then return home typically by 3pm. Everyone will get a walk in the morning, when I get home, and then before bed. For cats that I'm taking care of while their people are away, I try to be there at the same time every day to give them a routine and something to look forward to each day. We'll play, enjoy as many pets and brushing as they like, I'll make sure they have food and fresh water, and a clean litter box, as well as administer any medications they may require. For dog walks, I typically start the walk time when I enter your home. I'll quickly get your dog ready for a walk, leashed and with any other equipment and treats they'll need. Then we'll enjoy a nice walk around the neighborhood, stopping to allow them to do their business, sniff, and enjoy the weather. Once our walk has ended, I'll send a report with pictures and include any important details like if they appeared to have an upset stomach, if they ate something they shouldn't, or if they had a strong reaction to something new or anything else that may come up unexpected. For boarding, I don't typically crate anyone while I'm away. I only accept one dog at a time. Everyone is welcome to share space, play with the toys, and hang out wherever they'd like in my home. There are plenty of beds to go around, toys, and a variety of bowls and puzzle feeders as well.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Jamie can host up to 1 pet per night
For walks, does your dog pull or are they sensitive to any triggers outside, for example squirrels or other dogs? For dogs and cats, do they not want to be touched anywhere on their body? What is their reaction? For boarding and house sitting, do they have any behaviors like separation anxiety, chewing, resource guarding or excessive barking that I should be aware of? How are they with cats and other dogs? Anything else you'd like to share about your pet?
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