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Janel F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Janel F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Let us cuddle your pets!

I've taken care of animals for what feels like my entire life. I have raised two gorgeous dachshunds and have two crazy hot dogs currently. Love both cats and dogs, and I enjoy taking the dogs for walks. I have taken care of both puppies and seniors, and both need lots of care. I take care of my friends pets when they are away, and groom my own dogs. I work full-time and am generally able to do walks or visits anytime on the weekends. I cannot block out specific times on this site, and leave things mostly as available, HOWEVER, I am free after 4pm on Monday’s and Tuesday’s. Wednesday thru Friday I am only free before 10:30am or after 7:30pm. So please keep that in mind when requesting services. Friends have either lent me keys or smart access to go in and care for their pets and plants. I will usually go in, play, walk and feed (or just walk and play depending on needs). I have taken care of their pets overnight while they're away and have stayed at their homes for extended vacations, if need be. My pets are friendly, playful and curious. They do well with both senior and puppies. All three of my pets are crate trained. The puppy is currently in the process of crate training now. I do not like to leave pets unattended for too long. Dogs that have not been socialized, are not cat friendly, or are aggressive may be problematic to board, as I do have pets in the home.

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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23 ratings
Kevin K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 14, 2025

Absolutely amazing and would highly recommend- Janel cares so much about our dog and his well being

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Kevin K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 23, 2024

Janel is so great, really good communicator and so great with our guy. Would recommend and book her again

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Barron S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 22, 2024

Janel was great and the dog actually seemed happier when we got home.

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Andrew F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 10, 2024

Janel was great and very easy to work with. I was in a pinch and needed a drop in visit with short notice.

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William L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 09, 2024

Janel helped us on very short notice—thanks!

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Sebastian Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 09, 2024

It's hard to express in words how incredible Janel was as my house-sitter while I was away. She took such good care of my girls. I let her know how nervous I was to leave my kitten and senior super routine-oriented dog, and she was super reassuring, warm and provided me with constant photos and updates. I felt very at ease seeing how everything was going, she showed a true interest in and love for my girls. And she left my home looking better than when I left it. And when I got home, my girls were so relaxed, it was as if I never left! I am booking again for my next trip!!

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Schedule

I will work doggy dayplay and stays around any dog walks that are prearranged. Occasionally, I can do last minute appointments, but typically like to schedule out the week ahead. I take care of my two dogs daily, so adding another to the mix is typically no problem.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I treat all pets like they are my own. I love animals and I will try to work with them as much as possible while ensuring everyone’s safety. I follow the owners requests when going into client homes and will ensure any requests or dietary concerns are addressed if they are dropped off.

Pets

A typical day

I love to go on hikes, whether short or long. We could go down to the Beacon Riverfront or up to the walkway in Poughkeepsie. Or if your dog loves fetch as much as mine does, we can play fetch in the yard!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Janel can host up to 2 pets per night
It's important to know if they have any special needs or can't walk a certain amount of distance. It's also important if they come for doggy daycare or boarding if they have any issues with other animals. I want to keep everyone safe, so the best way to do that is to know as much as I can ahead of time. Also, important to know is whether or not they are potty or leashed trained. I have no issues making sure they use the restroom outside, but would like to be notified ahead of time.
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