Jennifer & Austin B.
Jennifer & Austin B.
Contact for Boarding
from $26 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Animal Lover & Experienced Pet Mom
I’ve been an animal lover for as long as I can remember. I grew up caring for a house full of pets—including a cat, parakeets, fish, and even a couple of snapping turtles—and have loved both cats and dogs throughout my life. As an adult, I was lucky enough to spend 11 years with our beloved German Shepherd mix, Evie. We completed obedience training together, and I have plenty of hands-on experience with daily walks, feeding, routines, training reinforcement, playtime, and all the everyday care that comes with sharing your life with a dog. As Evie got older, I also gained experience caring for a senior dog through arthritis and, eventually, a period of significant illness. Her needs changed considerably during her final months, so I’m comfortable administering oral medications, keeping an eye on changes in appetite or behavior, adapting routines for an older or less-active dog, and understanding when something just doesn’t seem quite right. I’ve also cared for pets for neighbors and understand how important it is to have someone you trust looking after your pet while you’re away. Since losing Evie in 2022, we haven’t been ready to bring another pet into our family, so I’d genuinely love the opportunity to spend some time caring for yours. I’m dependable, attentive, patient, and—most importantly—I truly enjoy being around animals.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Jennifer was great. My dog Ranger stayed with her and her family while we were out of town. Rang was well cared for and I never worried. She sent pictures showing him relaxing with the family. I would not hesitate to use Jennifer again!
Jennifer is one of the best pet sitters I've had for riley! She always treats her like her own and riley comes back feeling loved and well taken care off! Jennifer has had dogs of her own, so she knows how to care for dogs at all stages of life! She has a great out door space so riley can run around or just lay in the sun!! We are so lucky to have found her for Riley!
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Schedule
I’m self-employed and set my own schedule, which gives me plenty of flexibility to work pet care into my day. I’m generally available for morning visits beginning around 8:30 AM, as well as midday and afternoon care. I can build walks, potty breaks, playtime, meals, and plenty of attention into each pet’s normal routine, and I’m happy to follow the schedule they’re accustomed to at home. I know consistency matters, especially when pets are away from their people, so I’m happy to follow the schedule they’re accustomed to at home.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
We are a family of four with two children, ages 10 and 7, and our home has a fully fenced backyard for supervised outdoor time and potty breaks. We don’t currently have any pets of our own, so visiting dogs won’t need to adjust to other resident animals. I know every pet has different routines, boundaries, and comfort levels, and I’ll follow your instructions closely—from feeding and walks to medications, crate routines, sleeping arrangements, and house rules. I’m also happy to learn about your pet’s personality, triggers, quirks, and favorite things before their stay so we can make our home feel as comfortable and familiar as possible.
A typical day
A typical day will be tailored to your pet’s usual routine, energy level, and favorite activities. We have a fenced backyard for supervised outdoor time, plenty of opportunities for walks and play, and lots of attention and affection throughout the day. Since I work for myself and have a flexible schedule, your pet can spend plenty of time with me rather than being left alone for long stretches. Whether they love a good walk, playing fetch in the backyard, exploring all the neighborhood smells, curling up nearby while I work, or simply getting plenty of belly rubs and companionship, I’m happy to meet them where they are. Most importantly, while they’re staying with us, I want your pet to feel like part of the family. I’ll do my best to keep the routines they know from home while making sure they get plenty of exercise, playtime, attention, and downtime, too.