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Jana Z.

South Lamar, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
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Skilled Sitter Loves All Furbabies

Pet care experience

I have 30+ years of pet care experience including 7+ years of previous experience working in medical services with the Richmond SPCA in Virginia. Before joining Rover in early 2017, I also often took care of pets belonging to my family, friends, co-workers, and professors. I love pets with personality! I have a soft spot in my heart for seniors and special needs pets, whether medical or behavioral. And, I enjoy all breeds! I'm an animal lover in general and would love a chance to meet your furbaby or babies - no fur crew too large. (I've sat for 4+ pet households often in my sitting career.) Prior to moving to Austin over eight years ago, I worked at the Richmond, VA SPCA's (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) veterinary clinic for over seven years as Clinic Supervisor. I helped shape the clinic as we transitioned from a low-cost spay/neuter clinic to a full service veterinary clinic. I've also worked as a dedicated pet sitter for family and friends over the years. And, I took care of my own special needs cocker spaniel, Goldie, for nine years. Since I began pet/house-sitting in Austin, I have developed relationships with several repeat clients that I've connected with through Rover as well as on recommendation from established clients and from friends. Many of my petsitting families choose to book off Rover after the first stay, so I have more repeat clients than my profile indicates. I'm always happy to give direct references from current clients. Just ask! When sitting for your family, your pet(s) will be my number one priority. I'm detailed oriented and have no problem following special instructions, including specialized diets, medication routines, or training/behavioral plans. I'd love to meet your furbabies, happy to set up a meet and greet!

Reviews

Meredith M.
House Sitting • Jan 23, 2024
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Jana was amazing! She really made me and my husband comfortable leaving our babies for our first week-long trip in years. She was very diligent with our instructions and handled all of the little nuances with our special needs pup. We received lots of photos and excellent communication the whole time, we could tell that the pups were happy and relaxed with her. Can't say enough good things about Jana!

Daryl F.
House Sitting • Jan 08, 2024
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As always….. thorough and attentive! Love love love Jana.

Daryl F.
House Sitting • Dec 28, 2023
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Jana is THE BEST!! My pup was recovering from a very delicate ACL surgery in both of her back legs. There were tons of instructions as to medication, special exercise routine, limitations, etc. Jana was so attentive to detail and made sure Hattie not only had the best care, but plenty of attention and love. Jana sent photos and updates regularly. And she took immaculate care of my house. She even gave Hattie Christmas gifts, (one of which, her blanket, is Hattie’s new favorite). I had to leave town early for an emergency and Jana was extremely accommodating. I couldn’t recommend her more.

Kristi L.
Dog Boarding • Dec 23, 2023
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Words can’t explain how grateful I am to find Jana and James. Jana’s communication leading up to our meet and greet was professional and thoughtful. Her communication continued while Mooch was on “vacation” at her house. I’m pretty sure he did not want to leave from all the attention and his new cat buddies. I could not give a bigger recommendation than I do for Jana and James to watch your furry loved ones 🥰

About Jana Z.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When staying at your home, I will be sure to follow your pet's normal routine and rules of the house. I do not leave dogs alone outside - they either go out on a leash with me or go out into a fenced-in yard with me. I like to keep line-of-sight. For cats, I require that they be strictly inside while I'm staying with them. At my home, I have my sweet kitties, Ruby, Red, and Blue. If your doggo(s) is cat friendly, I can board at my home. My cats are very used to being around dogs. I live in a duplex with a fenced-in backyard (privacy fence) in a very walkable South Austin neighborhood. Dogs are allowed on my furniture and I have a Kuranda bed in the backyard. I have plenty of pet beds, blankets, bowls, poop bags, balls, toys and wholesome dog treats. I also have baby gates and a large dog crate. My husband also loves animals and your furbaby will be welcomed into our home as our own. Your pet's health and safety are my top priorities - as well as giving them lots of love!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Jana Z. would like to know about your pet

No breed preferences! I'm equal opportunity for all forms of furry cuteness! I do require a Meet and Greet with you and your furbaby at your home for dogsitting services and at my home for boarding services, prior to booking on Rover - so we can talk through your pup's or kitty's schedule and needs. (I am fully Covid vaccinated and boostered.) I'd like to know if your dog or cat has any medical issues, any special diet restrictions, and/or medications they need to be given. Please tell me about their personality - what they like and do not like - I'm interested and want to be aware. I'm happy to keep up with any dog training too, just let me know. Really, anything you think I should know, I want to hear. I greatly appreciate a detailed instructions note including veterinary information (just in case of an emergency).

A typical day

I like to keep to your pet's regular schedule as much as possible to make their time away from you as stress-free as possible. Whether your pet likes lots of play time and time outside or likes things to be more low key with lots of snuggles and cuddle time, I'm happy to oblige. I love to walk Austin neighborhoods (I, myself, take 1-2 walks in my own South Austin neighborhood everyday), so I'm happy to take your pup(s) out and about. I appreciate that most pups enjoy exploring their own neighborhoods, checking out their home territory. I'm also super happy to play ball and with toys in your yard, if that is what my new furry buddy is into! If your dog is more low key, I'm just as much a movie buff as a walker/hiker and love to sit and cuddle. And, playing in the house can be just as much fun as playing outside, especially on rainy days. I take a ton of picture updates throughout the day so that you will know exactly how your baby is doing while you are away!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$65per night
House Sitting
in your home
$80per night
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$40per walk
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Jana can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Jana can watch in your home

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

Availability

Currently, pet care is my full time occupation, which gives me the opportunity to give your furbabies my complete attention. When staying with your pets, I will treat your home as my home and spend most of my time there. I'm a homebody and only leave to run errands or check in on my cats/husband, usually 1-4 hours in a day at most.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Jana Z.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When staying at your home, I will be sure to follow your pet's normal routine and rules of the house. I do not leave dogs alone outside - they either go out on a leash with me or go out into a fenced-in yard with me. I like to keep line-of-sight. For cats, I require that they be strictly inside while I'm staying with them. At my home, I have my sweet kitties, Ruby, Red, and Blue. If your doggo(s) is cat friendly, I can board at my home. My cats are very used to being around dogs. I live in a duplex with a fenced-in backyard (privacy fence) in a very walkable South Austin neighborhood. Dogs are allowed on my furniture and I have a Kuranda bed in the backyard. I have plenty of pet beds, blankets, bowls, poop bags, balls, toys and wholesome dog treats. I also have baby gates and a large dog crate. My husband also loves animals and your furbaby will be welcomed into our home as our own. Your pet's health and safety are my top priorities - as well as giving them lots of love!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Jana Z. would like to know about your pet

No breed preferences! I'm equal opportunity for all forms of furry cuteness! I do require a Meet and Greet with you and your furbaby at your home for dogsitting services and at my home for boarding services, prior to booking on Rover - so we can talk through your pup's or kitty's schedule and needs. (I am fully Covid vaccinated and boostered.) I'd like to know if your dog or cat has any medical issues, any special diet restrictions, and/or medications they need to be given. Please tell me about their personality - what they like and do not like - I'm interested and want to be aware. I'm happy to keep up with any dog training too, just let me know. Really, anything you think I should know, I want to hear. I greatly appreciate a detailed instructions note including veterinary information (just in case of an emergency).

A typical day

I like to keep to your pet's regular schedule as much as possible to make their time away from you as stress-free as possible. Whether your pet likes lots of play time and time outside or likes things to be more low key with lots of snuggles and cuddle time, I'm happy to oblige. I love to walk Austin neighborhoods (I, myself, take 1-2 walks in my own South Austin neighborhood everyday), so I'm happy to take your pup(s) out and about. I appreciate that most pups enjoy exploring their own neighborhoods, checking out their home territory. I'm also super happy to play ball and with toys in your yard, if that is what my new furry buddy is into! If your dog is more low key, I'm just as much a movie buff as a walker/hiker and love to sit and cuddle. And, playing in the house can be just as much fun as playing outside, especially on rainy days. I take a ton of picture updates throughout the day so that you will know exactly how your baby is doing while you are away!

Location

Austin, TX

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Jana Z.

South Lamar, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews