Janavi M.
Janavi M.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $30 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Gentle High Needs & Senior Pet Care
Newish to DC, I've been caring for dogs and cats for over ten years, and meet every pet and family where they are at, adapting to their routines, energy levels, and specialized needs. I find a lot of joy in caring for higher needs pets, who benefit from a tender, steady presence while their family is away. As I work from home full-time, I can adapt my schedule around your pet's needs and provide consistent companionship throughout the day. I've cared for puppies with separation anxiety, a dachshund with fussy eating habits, an anxious pit bull with an involved medication regimen, and accident-prone senior dogs - and have loved working with all of them, while being the reassuring carer that their families can rely on while they are away. I also have lived with and cared for many cats over the years, and love helping them hold down the fort while the family is away. Whether a cat wants to play and socialize, or just needs a friendly, caring presence until their family returns, I meet them at their comfort level. I know that many feline friends are particular about how their food, water, and litter is set up, and I do everything I can to ensure that everything is set up to their satisfaction.
Cat care experience
Janavi also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I aim to follow whatever routine you've set for your pet, and get as much information about their needs, quirks, preferences ahead of time, so that you can spend your time away worry free, knowing that I have the information needed to make your pet comfortable and supported during my time with them. I work with each pet family to set communication preferences, whether that is check-ins at specific times, a daily update, or more frequent communication, and send photos/videos throughout the day. While some families prefer continuous updates, others like a sitter who has the information to handle pet care without having to answer questions while away, and I try to gather all the info I can when we connect initially to be able to care for your pet and communicate how best works for you.
Ratings and reviews
Janavi was amazing! She took great care of my special needs pup and my place, was very communicative, and was very thorough in preparing to meet echo for the first time! Will definitely be reaching out again!
Rin (Janavi) did an amazing job dogsitting our two huskies, who require a lot of special attention. I can’t recommend her highly enough. She has a natural way with animals, and our dogs responded very well to her calm, confident energy. She carefully followed all of our instructions and reached out for clarification when needed. She has a lot of experience with high-needs animals and adapts her approach to each pet’s individual needs. She walked our dogs multiple times a day and spent plenty of time doing activities with them, just as we requested. She also took wonderful care of our home, leaving everything clean and tidy and bringing in our mail and packages while we were away. We felt completely comfortable knowing our dogs and home were in such capable hands. We would absolutely hire Rin again and highly recommend her!
Rin was amazing with my dog, Max! She watched him in my apartment for a few days while I was away on a work trip and she took such great care of him. She even stayed later than originally planned on the last day so that he wouldn't have to ride out a thunderstorm by himself. I came home to a very well-loved pup and a spotless apartment! I will definitely be booking with Rin again soon!
Rin went above and beyond caring for Sugar! Sugar was so sad to see her new friend at the end of the weekend. Highly recommend!
Rin was amazing, she communicated well & was very comforting to my anxious dog while staying at my apartment. She administered his daily medication with ease and made sure all his needs were met. She left the space clean and tidy after her stay and I would absolutely recommend her for your next sitting need!
Janavi has been an exceptional dog sitter. So much so my dog is visibly a little disappointed when she leaves, and always happy to see her. When Roxy (my dog) was adjusting to a new house, and then her owner gone for the weekend, she was severely anxious. However, Janavi went the extra mile by keeping me updated and planning with me over the phone all the things at her disposal to soothe my dog, including exact dosage of medicine. I would 100% trust Janavi with my dog again.
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Schedule
I can adapt my schedule to fit whatever works best for your pet and family, as I am at home, full-time, working on my thesis. I aim to keep your pet as close to their usual daily routine for their comfort and stability.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsJanavi can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Working off a schedule or guidelines usually works best for both your pet and for me, and I'm happy to ask the questions to help put that together if needed. The more I know about their usual routine and quirks, the easier it is for me to adapt their care effectively. Some helpful information for me includes any triggers or situations where they tend to get stressed, and if they have any comfort toys or treats. If I have to leave the house, are they crate trained (and for how long) or do they like to free roam? What areas of the house are off-limits to your pet and are there areas they like to get into or items they mess with (but shouldn't)? How do they do on walks and around other dogs? Do they like going to the park and socializing or are they happiest with human company?