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Jay C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Jay C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Experienced Sitter

Hey there, I recently lost my 14 year old Beagle and am hoping on Rover to fill a void. I work from home and can easily care for your pet while you’re away. I’ll take care of them like they’re mine. Due to my building’s management policies, I am unable to watch pit bulls. Apologies in advance.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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10 ratings
Mindy G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 16, 2026

Jay is the best and treats my pup Rebel like a queen! Highly recommend!

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Mindy G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 16, 2026

Jay is the absolute best and always takes great care of my girl Rebel! Highly recommend!

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Mindy G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

Jay is the absolute best! He’s watched my pup Rebel several times and responds quickly, sends frequent updates and treats her like she’s his own. Highly recommend!

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Mindy G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 20, 2026

Jay has been so great with Rebel. He provides daily updates and photos and is always so accommodating. I feel extremely comfortable leaving my pup with him. 100% recommend Jay!

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Mindy G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 10, 2026

Jay was great. Kept in close contact and sent photos. Flexible pick up and drop off. Will definitely rebook!

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Amanda F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 10, 2025

Jay was great! Super communicative and sweet to Tucker. Would absolutely book again.

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Schedule

I work from home and have a lot of flexibility to care for pets during the day. I am also close to Mary B park - which has a dog park if your pet is interested in those.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I’ll ask about how your pet lives in your home and then plan to match that. My dog was allowed on furniture, beds, under blankets - happy to accommodate in any way.

A typical day

Typically we would go on a morning and afternoon walk, with breaks throughout the day as needed. I’m a consultant and spend a lot of time on the phone / computer but can step away.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Jay can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know if your pet as any special needs. My past dog made it into her senior years and was on several medications so I can accommodate that as well.
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.