Janice H.
Janice H.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $30 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced animal care
*Note: My twin also works on Rover and my availability is based on her's so that we can make sure our own animals are cared for. I have had animals my entire life - primarily cats, but I have also had dogs, chickens, goats, rats, a chinchilla, fish, rabbits, and currently have a parrot. I have provided some basic care for horses and other farm animals as well. In high school, for Junior and Senior year I took the Veterinary Sciences courses at Alvirne High School in Hudson as an elective which gave me education in animal care, anatomy, and health along side my years of hands-on experience. I have also had to provide care for special needs animals from having to give oral and topical medications and shots (primarily insulin for diabetic animals) to higher needs round-the-clock care, wound care (to aid healing and prevent infection after initial vet consultations), etc. Outside of my own animals, I have also unofficially provided animal sitting for friends and family since high school. When people who know my personally are planning travel, I tend to be the first they ask when they are figuring out care for their animals.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I am committed to the safety and well-being of any animals entrusted to my care and will work with their family to make sure I understand clearly what their needs are in advance. Base Needs: I will need to know in detail what the specific animal's needs are so I can provide for them appropriately. This includes feeding schedules and amounts, supplements, medications, walking schedules, etc. Security and safety: I will ask for a veterinary emergency contact in the event of any emergency. While I hope this is never a necessity, I do think it's essential to have on hand just in case. I will also need to know any considerations for the animals' safety concerns such as if there are indoor only cats, if the dog needs regular walks but is not good around other dogs, if there are free-range chickens that need to be secured at night, etc. Enrichment and connection: All animals have different levels of need in terms of social engagement. I will need to know how your animal(s) operate and what level they need. It is important for me that the animal(s) feel comfortable with me so I will work to bond with them so I can provide a higher level of emotional care as needed. If an animal is high anxiety and/or prone to destructive behavior, I will need to know this in advance so we can discuss care solutions and options or safety controls. Hygiene: I work to ensure that the animals I care for are kept in clean and hygienic conditions so I will regularly clean cat boxes, enclosures, etc. as needed. I will need to know where supplies are stored and expected waste disposal (such as in a waste bin outside or the garage). I will also clean up after myself, take care my dishes, trash, etc. so that you can rest assured that I am being respectful of your home. Communication: Open communication is critical to a successful working relationship. If anything happens or comes up, I will inform you. If I have questions, I would like to be able to contact you or a proxy / stand-in if you are unavailable. Emergency contacts for pets for sure but also if there is a family member or close friend nearby.
Ratings and reviews
Janice took excellent care of our pets and house while we were away for a week. She communicated often and left our house neat and clean. I highly recommend her for your pet sitting needs!
Janice was fantastic! I really appreciated her updates and photos. Rue loved her and we will welcome her back any time!
Janice was great!
Janice has pet sat for my two dogs three times in the past year and we have always had a wonderful experience! She has stayed in the home which I feel makes it easier for my dogs. She takes the time to play with them and they always appear happy and healthy on our return. Highly recommend!
Janice was a wonderful sitter for our two whippets! When I returned home, the house was just as I left it and our dogs were happy! I knew that they were content while i traveled. Janice was so considerate and communicated any questions as needed. I look forward to having her back!
Janice watched our 3 kitties over the week of 4th of July and was wonderful! I needed to adjust my booking to time different than originally stated and she was quick to make that change for me! She sent daily messages with updates and photos following all of her visits. Aside from feeding and taking care of their litter boxes, she also had to administer medication for one of my cats and had no problem doing so. We felt very comfortable knowing our babies were in good hands with her and would highly recommend!
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Schedule
I have a full time Monday-Friday job that is primarily work from home, however I am expected to be in office usually once a week. This does give me the flexibility to provide care during the day most week days but animals may need to be left alone for a few hours at a time depending on what is required of my job. For weekends and evenings, I may have other commitments but my first priority is making sure the animals are getting the best level care that they deserve and require and will communicate any potential schedule conflicts in advance.