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Jena M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Jena M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Washington, DC

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dedicated to caring for your pets

I grew up on a small horse farm with lots of animals! My dad is a veterinarian and growing up, I often shadowed him as he worked on his patients. Because of this, I have experience caring for many animals of different breeds, sizes, ages, needs and temperaments. I have also cared for animals that have been rescued from abusive homes and have needed extra love and attention, including my dog, Sadie, who after 16 years together, crossed the rainbow bridge this past December. Because of her, I also fully understand the level of care senior pals need, and how important they are as members of your family. I am available to house-sit any day of the week, and can do drop-ins or walks in the mornings, afternoons and late evenings on weekdays, with flexible timing on weekends where I have availability. I absolutely love all animals and would love the opportunity to meet yours!

Cat care experience

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Kitty Care Expert

Jena also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Pets are treated as my own when they are in my care. I will follow any directions provided and as agreed upon to ensure your pet is experiencing as little disruption in their routine as possible while you’re out/away.

Ratings and reviews

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64 ratings
Ashley B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 17, 2026

As usual, Jena was amazing. She has stayed at our place twice now with Gus and he’s always very happy and relaxed when we return home, as if we hadn’t left at all. Our place looks great and we trust Jena to be in our home and take care of Gus. We hope to have her back again in the future!

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Nancy I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 12, 2026

Jena was wonderful with our two pups. Our younger one was a little under the weather and Jena had to run to the vet and handle medication and a food change Thank you Jena

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Ashley B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 14, 2026

Jena was an amazing sitter for our senior dog Gus. Gus has a few new challenges in his later years and Jena handled it all like a pro. She was flexible with his early morning wake ups, made sure he always got his meds on time and gave him the right amount of walks and attention to match his slower pace. She checked in with me the perfect amount throughout her stay, providing updates and pictures. We felt very comfortable having Jena in our home. She took great care of the space and left it cleaner than before. As Gus gets older, it gets harder and harder each time we need to leave him. With Jena we felt so good knowing he was in the best hands. We will absolutely reach out to Jena again for our future trips.

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Lexie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 20, 2026

Jena was wonderful taking care of my dog, Callie, while I was gone for a long weekend. She was attentive, reliable, and made sure Callie was well cared for the entire time I was away. I felt completely at ease knowing Callie was in such good hands and would absolutely book with her again.

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Stacey S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 30, 2025

Apollo loves to see Jena, who takes the best care of him. I don't worry when Jena and Sadie are there with him.

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Claire M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 21, 2025

Jena is the best! She is communicative and on top of everything, takes great care of my dog, and leaves the apartment spotless! Cannot recommend more highly.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am available for drop-ins and walks most days. I work weekday evenings from 3:30pm-9pm, so please note I am unable to accommodate pups who cannot be left alone for 6 hours. I will happily care for pets via house sitting and can adjust to almost any schedule to ensure all pets get the time and attention they deserve.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Jena can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
All dogs and cats are welcome to my care! I always love meeting new dogs and cats of every breed and can accommodate almost any of their needs as long as instructions are provided.
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.