Jennifer K.
Jennifer K.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Compassionate & Dependable Pet Care
Hello! My name is Jen. I’m a mom, runner, lifelong pet owner, and dedicated caregiver who believes caring for animals truly feeds the soul. My experience spans all life stages—from gentle, patient senior care with strict medical routines to upbeat, athletic walks for energetic dogs. I love learning from every animal I watch, constantly expanding my knowledge of pet behavior to meet each fur baby right where they're at. My flexible remote work schedule allows me to provide attentive, punctual visits while strictly following your care and home security notes. I’m also a big fan of sending frequent, high-quality photos and updates so you always have total peace of mind! 🐕🦺🐾😸🐈⬛
Cat care experience
Jennifer also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
As a long-time Haslett/Okemos/East Lansing resident, I treat every client's home with the highest level of care, respect, and security. Safety is always my top priority: I double-check that all doors, gates, and windows are secure upon entering and leaving, and I am especially mindful of safety details—like opening entry doors slowly in case a curious pet is waiting right behind them. I strictly follow your specific household and feeding instructions, ensuring food bowls, water sources, and other pet areas are kept clean and fresh. Whether we are out exploring local neighborhoods and trails on a tailored walk or having a quiet indoor drop-in visit, I provide close supervision, thoughtful communication, and frequent photo updates so you always have total peace of mind while away. 🐕🦺🐾😸🐈⬛
Ratings and reviews
Jennifer is good with our boy and it’s good to hear that he behaves well with her.
Very glad to get Jennifer at the last minute. Carl was happy when we got home and nothing was destroyed in the house.
I am thrilled with Jen’s care of Zaza. It was her first time being left with anyone. Very happy! Great experience!
Jenn was amazing with both of our dogs. She provided updates after each walk, along with photos, to ensure we were aware. Both dogs love when she shows up and she treats them like one of her own. Would definitely recommend Jenn for anyone looking for a caring, responsible and professional individual to look after their animals.
Jennifer is a great person who cares for your dog just like they were her own dogs. She asked lots of questions to make sure all of our dogs need were met. We have a pretty hyper dog that needs a lot of time for long walks and Jennifer had no problems taking her for her needed long walks. She also gave lots of doggie snuggles and sent us pictures of our girl while they were out and about. Jennifer is very kind and loving toward our girl and we will most definitely use her any time we are away from home.
There's very few people I trust my service dog with while I'm away, but Jennifer is definitely one of them! She takes such great care of my boy and respects the rules that I have in place for him. And she's not just great with dogs, she's wonderful with cats as well! She makes sure my cat gets the exercise and mental stimulation she needs while I'm gone. I could not recommend Jennifer more!
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Schedule
I work remotely with a highly flexible schedule, which allows me to seamlessly integrate pet care throughout my week. Whether your pet needs an early morning check-in, a mid-day walk, or an evening drop-in, I can be there reliably without feeling rushed. My flexible routine gives me the freedom to spend quality, unhurried time with your pets—giving them the dedicated attention, playtime, and careful routine tracking they deserve every single visit! 🐕🦺🐾😸🐈⬛
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsJennifer can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
- To give your pet the absolute best, most personalized care possible, I love knowing the following details ahead of time. ROUTINE & PREFERENCES: Mealtime details, favorite treats, favorite toys, and whether they prefer high-energy play or gentle, quiet companionship. PERSONALITY & COMFORT LEVELS: How they react to new people, loud noises, or other animals on walks, and whether they are shy, outgoing, or prefer to set the pace for interaction. HEALTH & SAFETY NEEDS: Any dietary restrictions, medications, mobility limits, or special handling instructions (like flight risks near open doors or harness/leash preferences). HOME LOGISTICS: Entry instructions, security codes, location of supplies (litter scoop, cleaning supplies, extra food), and emergency vet contact information.