Jennifer R.
Jennifer R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
$35 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
TONS of photos and fun!
I am fully insured and bonded. When you book with me, you're in for a delightful experience filled with photos and updates to see how much fun your furry friend is having while you’re away! I absolutely love taking dogs for invigorating walks, playing in the yard, or simply relaxing together on the couch for some cozy snuggles if that's more their style. I bring playful ribbons for your feline family member and provide excellent cuddle time. Being a full-time pet sitter means filling my days with joyful dog walks and the purring of happy kitties! While in photography school, I volunteered at DAWG, an excellent no-kill shelter in Santa Barbara, where I walked dogs and captured their personalities through photos to help them find loving homes. I proudly cared for my Great Dane named Oswald, and now cherish my role as a pet parent to Bootsy, my therapy dog. Together, we visit nursing homes and college campuses, spreading joy through cuddles. I can’t wait to meet your special companion and treat them as my own! To ensure the best connection, I like to set up a meet-and-greet to see if we’re a perfect match. As a dedicated full-time pet sitter, I am available for drop-ins, walks, and even overnight stays in your home on weekdays and weekends. I’ll follow your routine to make sure your pets feel comfortable and loved while you’re away. Let me know if your furry friends are allowed on the furniture; comfort is key!
Cat care experience
Jennifer also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I make sure to follow your routine. I want your pets to be comfortable while you are away. Please let me know what they like and their preferences.
Ratings and reviews
Jennifer was absolutely wonderful, and we felt incredibly fortunate to have her caring for our cats while we were away. She took wonderful care of all four of our indoor cats—Layla, Koda, Meeka, and Bella—as well as the community cats we care for outside. It was obvious throughout the trip that she genuinely cared about their well-being rather than simply stopping by to complete the basics. We have a multi-cat household with several different personalities, needs, and a somewhat complicated feeding routine, and Jennifer handled everything with patience, diligence, and close attention to detail. Bella, our newest addition, was timid with her at first but seemed to warm up very quickly and form a real bond with her. Jennifer spent quality time playing with both Bella and Layla, which meant a great deal to us. Layla, our youngest, has significant trust issues after years of needing regular medication and will usually bolt as soon as a stranger enters the house. Seeing her become comfortable with Jennifer so quickly was unusual and incredibly reassuring. Cats can be very selective about people, particularly ours, so their responses told us a lot about Jennifer’s calm, gentle approach. We also truly appreciated that she didn’t forget about our outdoor community cats. She made sure they were fed, took time to interact and play with them, and included photos of them in her updates. Being able to see that they were also safe and cared for gave us an additional layer of reassurance while we were overseas. Our feeding setup includes several automatic wet-food machines, and Jennifer encountered an issue with one of them during the trip. She attempted to contact us, but because we were overseas and dealing with network problems, I unfortunately did not receive the call. She was resourceful, calmly worked through the problem, and was able to resolve it. She was also proactive about flagging any issues with the machines as they arose, which gave us confidence that she was paying close attention and making sure everything continued to function properly. Her updates were detailed, thoughtful, and communicative, and throughout our trip we felt confident that everyone was being genuinely well looked after. Coming home to happy, relaxed cats is always the best sign that they were in great hands. Even our more cautious cats greeted us when we returned, which told us they had felt safe and secure while we were gone. Jennifer also left us a thoughtful note summarizing how everyone did, which was such a kind personal touch and made us smile after a long day of traveling. We would absolutely trust Jennifer with our pets again and will not hesitate to book her for future trips. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone dependable, communicative, attentive, resourceful, and genuinely interested in spending time with animals—not just checking a box. She would be an especially wonderful choice for anyone with multiple pets, shy animals, complicated routines, or pets who need a little extra patience and care.
Jennifer was great with our pup once again! We had recently switched his diet to a mixture of homemade dog food and kibble. She followed the feeding instructions perfectly and gave our pup lots of extra cuddles while we were away. She sent photos and kept us updated on how he was doing. I highly recommend Jennifer for any pet sitting needs!
Jennifer has been a joy to work with. We will definitely book her again in the future!
Always fantastic with Jennifer. She’s always been a huge help with our Milo.
Jennifer was a fantastic sitter for my animals while I was on an extended vacation. Not only did she provide detailed descriptions for each visit and plenty of very well shot pictures, but she also brought in unexpected deliveries instead of leaving everything on the porch. I will definitely use her again!
Repeat customer. Jennifer took care of our cats for 2weeks. Excellent communications. Cats love her. 👍
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Schedule
As a full-time per sitter, I’m excited to offer my free time for drop-ins, dog walks, and full-time house-sitting—let’s connect and see how I can help!