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Jennifer N.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
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Services

Jennifer can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat

Jennifer can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Pet care fits easily into my daily life because I love animals and enjoy the companionship they bring. I make time each day for walks, playtime, feeding, and giving pets the attention they deserve. I understand how important routines are, so I work hard to keep pets comfortable and on their normal schedule. Whether it's an energetic puppy who needs extra activity or a senior pet who needs a little more patience and care, I'm happy to adjust my routine to meet their needs and make them feel loved and secure. 🐶🐱💕

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About Jennifer N.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour

Skills

33 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

What sets you apart from other sitters? Be sure to include any special skills like training puppies or senior care. I want to respond in the best way. If this is for a pet-sitting profile, you want to highlight reliability, communication, and any special care you provide. Here's a strong response you can personalize: What sets me apart is the level of care, patience, and attention I give every pet as if they were my own. I understand that leaving a beloved pet with someone else requires trust, so I make communication a priority by providing regular updates, photos, and messages for peace of mind. I have experience caring for dogs with different personalities, energy levels, and needs, including puppies who require consistency, supervision, and reinforcement of basic training routines. I am also comfortable caring for senior pets who may need a slower pace, medication administration, extra patience, or special accommodations to keep them comfortable and safe. My goal is not only to meet a pet's basic needs but to make sure they feel loved, secure, and happy while their family is away. I pay close attention to routines, behavior changes, and individual preferences so each pet receives personalized care and companionship. For a warmer, more personal tone: I'm the kind of sitter who genuinely enjoys building a bond with the pets I care for. Whether it's helping a puppy burn off energy and stay on schedule or giving a senior pet the extra patience and comfort they deserve, I tailor my care to each animal's unique needs. I'm dependable, attentive, and believe pet parents should never have to wonder how their furry family member is doing, so I provide frequent updates and photos. My goal is simple: to make your pet feel safe, loved, and at home while you're away. ❤️🐾 How does pet care fit into your daily or weekly routine? Here's a professional yet personable response: Pet care naturally fits into my daily routine because I genuinely enjoy spending time with animals. I plan my schedule to ensure pets receive the attention, exercise, companionship, and care they need. Whether it's morning walks, feeding schedules, playtime, administering medications, or evening check-ins, I am committed to maintaining the routine your pet is accustomed to. I understand that consistency is important for pets, so I make reliability a priority. I enjoy being active and spending time outdoors, which makes walks and exercise an enjoyable part of my day. Caring for pets isn't just something I do—it's something I truly enjoy, and I take pride in making sure each pet feels safe, comfortable, and loved while their owner is away. 🐾❤️ For a more warm and personal approach: Pet care fits easily into my daily life because I love animals and enjoy the companionship they bring. I make time each day for walks, playtime, feeding, and giving pets the attention they deserve. I understand how important routines are, so I work hard to keep pets comfortable and on their normal schedule. Whether it's an energetic puppy who needs extra activity or a senior pet who needs a little more patience and care, I'm happy to adjust my routine to meet their needs and make them feel loved and secure. 🐶🐱💕 How do you care for pets in your home and/or your client's home? This will vary depending on which service you offer. Whether I am caring for pets in my home or in a client's home, my priority is making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved. I follow the pet's normal routine as closely as possible, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, potty breaks, medication needs, and bedtime routines. In a client's home, I respect both the pet's environment and the owner's instructions. I know pets are often most comfortable in familiar surroundings, so I work to maintain their routine while providing companionship, exercise, and plenty of attention. I also keep owners updated with photos and messages so they can feel confident their pet is happy and well cared for. When caring for pets in my home, I provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where they receive plenty of supervision, affection, and enrichment. I make sure they have opportunities for exercise, mental stimulation, rest, and individualized attention based on their personality and needs. Every pet is unique, and I take the time to learn their preferences, habits, and any special requirements so they receive personalized care and feel like part of the family while they're with me. 🐾❤️

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Jennifer N. would like to know about your pet

Before caring for a pet, I like to know as much as possible about their routine, personality, and needs. Important information includes feeding schedules, exercise requirements, medications, allergies, behavioral quirks, fears or triggers, and how they interact with other people and animals. I also like to know their favorite activities, treats, sleeping arrangements, and any commands they respond to. Understanding these details helps me provide a safe, comfortable, and stress-free experience while maintaining the routines they're used to. The more I know about your pet ahead of time, the better I can tailor my care to ensure they feel secure, happy, and loved while you're away. 🐾❤️

A typical day

I believe pets should have fun while staying active, engaged, and comfortable. The activities I do depend on each pet's age, personality, and energy level. For active dogs, I enjoy walks, fetch, tug-of-war, outdoor play, and exploring pet-friendly trails or parks (with the owner's approval). For puppies, I incorporate basic training reinforcement, socialization, and interactive games that help keep them mentally stimulated. For cats and more relaxed pets, I enjoy interactive play with toys, laser pointers, enrichment activities, and plenty of one-on-one attention. Senior pets often prefer gentle walks, cuddle time, and slower-paced activities that keep them comfortable while still providing companionship and enrichment. Most importantly, I make sure every pet receives lots of affection, attention, and positive interaction. My goal is for pets to feel happy, loved, and excited during our time together, while giving pet parents peace of mind that their furry family member is having a great experience. 🐾❤️

Location

Silver Spring, MD

Jennifer N.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Pet care experience

I have experience caring for dogs with different personalities, energy levels, and needs, including puppies who require consistency, supervision, and reinforcement of basic training routines. I am also comfortable caring for senior pets who may need a slower pace, medication administration, extra patience, or special accommodations to keep them comfortable and safe. My goal is not only to meet a pet's basic needs but to make sure they feel loved, secure, and happy while their family is away. I pay close attention to routines, behavior changes, and I'm the kind of sitter who genuinely enjoys building a bond with the pets I care for. Whether it's helping a puppy burn off energy and stay on schedule or giving a senior pet the extra patience and comfort they deserve, I tailor my care to each animal's unique needs. I'm dependable, attentive, and believe pet parents should never have to wonder how their furry family member is doing, so I provide frequent updates and photos. My goal is simple: to make your pet feel safe, loved, and at home while you're away. ❤️🐾

Reviews

LOLLY V.
Boarding • Jun 30, 2026
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Highly recommended! Jennifer is awesome! Super sweet, lots pics and videos and updates. Def booking with her again! So happy we found her!

About Jennifer N.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour

Skills

33 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

What sets you apart from other sitters? Be sure to include any special skills like training puppies or senior care. I want to respond in the best way. If this is for a pet-sitting profile, you want to highlight reliability, communication, and any special care you provide. Here's a strong response you can personalize: What sets me apart is the level of care, patience, and attention I give every pet as if they were my own. I understand that leaving a beloved pet with someone else requires trust, so I make communication a priority by providing regular updates, photos, and messages for peace of mind. I have experience caring for dogs with different personalities, energy levels, and needs, including puppies who require consistency, supervision, and reinforcement of basic training routines. I am also comfortable caring for senior pets who may need a slower pace, medication administration, extra patience, or special accommodations to keep them comfortable and safe. My goal is not only to meet a pet's basic needs but to make sure they feel loved, secure, and happy while their family is away. I pay close attention to routines, behavior changes, and individual preferences so each pet receives personalized care and companionship. For a warmer, more personal tone: I'm the kind of sitter who genuinely enjoys building a bond with the pets I care for. Whether it's helping a puppy burn off energy and stay on schedule or giving a senior pet the extra patience and comfort they deserve, I tailor my care to each animal's unique needs. I'm dependable, attentive, and believe pet parents should never have to wonder how their furry family member is doing, so I provide frequent updates and photos. My goal is simple: to make your pet feel safe, loved, and at home while you're away. ❤️🐾 How does pet care fit into your daily or weekly routine? Here's a professional yet personable response: Pet care naturally fits into my daily routine because I genuinely enjoy spending time with animals. I plan my schedule to ensure pets receive the attention, exercise, companionship, and care they need. Whether it's morning walks, feeding schedules, playtime, administering medications, or evening check-ins, I am committed to maintaining the routine your pet is accustomed to. I understand that consistency is important for pets, so I make reliability a priority. I enjoy being active and spending time outdoors, which makes walks and exercise an enjoyable part of my day. Caring for pets isn't just something I do—it's something I truly enjoy, and I take pride in making sure each pet feels safe, comfortable, and loved while their owner is away. 🐾❤️ For a more warm and personal approach: Pet care fits easily into my daily life because I love animals and enjoy the companionship they bring. I make time each day for walks, playtime, feeding, and giving pets the attention they deserve. I understand how important routines are, so I work hard to keep pets comfortable and on their normal schedule. Whether it's an energetic puppy who needs extra activity or a senior pet who needs a little more patience and care, I'm happy to adjust my routine to meet their needs and make them feel loved and secure. 🐶🐱💕 How do you care for pets in your home and/or your client's home? This will vary depending on which service you offer. Whether I am caring for pets in my home or in a client's home, my priority is making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved. I follow the pet's normal routine as closely as possible, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, potty breaks, medication needs, and bedtime routines. In a client's home, I respect both the pet's environment and the owner's instructions. I know pets are often most comfortable in familiar surroundings, so I work to maintain their routine while providing companionship, exercise, and plenty of attention. I also keep owners updated with photos and messages so they can feel confident their pet is happy and well cared for. When caring for pets in my home, I provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where they receive plenty of supervision, affection, and enrichment. I make sure they have opportunities for exercise, mental stimulation, rest, and individualized attention based on their personality and needs. Every pet is unique, and I take the time to learn their preferences, habits, and any special requirements so they receive personalized care and feel like part of the family while they're with me. 🐾❤️

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Jennifer N. would like to know about your pet

Before caring for a pet, I like to know as much as possible about their routine, personality, and needs. Important information includes feeding schedules, exercise requirements, medications, allergies, behavioral quirks, fears or triggers, and how they interact with other people and animals. I also like to know their favorite activities, treats, sleeping arrangements, and any commands they respond to. Understanding these details helps me provide a safe, comfortable, and stress-free experience while maintaining the routines they're used to. The more I know about your pet ahead of time, the better I can tailor my care to ensure they feel secure, happy, and loved while you're away. 🐾❤️

A typical day

I believe pets should have fun while staying active, engaged, and comfortable. The activities I do depend on each pet's age, personality, and energy level. For active dogs, I enjoy walks, fetch, tug-of-war, outdoor play, and exploring pet-friendly trails or parks (with the owner's approval). For puppies, I incorporate basic training reinforcement, socialization, and interactive games that help keep them mentally stimulated. For cats and more relaxed pets, I enjoy interactive play with toys, laser pointers, enrichment activities, and plenty of one-on-one attention. Senior pets often prefer gentle walks, cuddle time, and slower-paced activities that keep them comfortable while still providing companionship and enrichment. Most importantly, I make sure every pet receives lots of affection, attention, and positive interaction. My goal is for pets to feel happy, loved, and excited during our time together, while giving pet parents peace of mind that their furry family member is having a great experience. 🐾❤️

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Jennifer N.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review