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Janis C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
22 repeat clients
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Janis C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
22 repeat clients
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Takoma Park, MD

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Janis has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Pets are family!

I’ve always been an animal lover and had dogs thru my growing years. As friends, family and neighbors knew, they often would request I take care of their furry family when they went out of town, I suppose it was because they knew I would treat them w the love and care they do. I’ve pet sat many animals, including bunnies, birds, fish, iguanas and of course cats and dogs. I love all kind of animals and they tend to gravitate towards me as well! I have experience with taking care of senior dogs, pets with special needs and care and energetic puppies.

Qualifications

22 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

When I pet sit, I make it a priority to follow your family’s routine as best as possible, and follow what your family’s instructions/house rules may be. One guaranteed thing will be that if I’m taking care of your pet, I will try to make myself most available to spend time with your pet and that they will be treated like family

Ratings and reviews

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Lisa F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 01, 2026

Janis is wonderful! She took amazing care of our home and our beloved dog and cat. It’s obvious how much she loves animals and deeply cares about doing her very best. This was our first time with Janis and hope to have her back many more times.

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Erin R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 31, 2026

Janis is absolutely fantastic. She was prompt and clear in all of her communication, and the photos she sent of the kitties were fantastic. They clearly warmed up to her quickly when she was stopping by. We'll definitely book her again!

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Naomi Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 23, 2026

Janis was an absolutely amazing sitter for our cat Val while we were gone for a week. So grateful for her love and care for our baby, really put our minds at ease!

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Liv J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 25, 2026

Janis is wonderful!! The cats love her and she’s been able to give my elderly cat his meds, so that’s a huge help and removes a lot of stress while traveling.

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Cecily H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 23, 2026

Our cats love Janis and she takes wonderful care of them.

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Ethan C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 03, 2026

Did a wonderful job looking after my Cat. Was easy to communicate with, and flexible in terms of schedule. Would recommend!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have a full time job in downtown DC but have a flexible schedule and love being as active as any young pet needs or are mellow as a senior one may require. I have a car and can be available to do morning, mid day and evening walks or feedings

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Janis can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your dog’s favorite thing to do, their activity level/preference, their sleeping arrangement and their routine. I love to give cuddles and belly rubs - but if your pet is not into that, that’s okay! Diet and any special needs and instructions is also important!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.