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Jennifer S.

Waxhaw, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•24 reviews
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Insured, Bonded, Senior Care Exp

Pet care experience

-JenniFURR’s Friends Pet Care--lnsured and Bonded! Extra protection for you! I would LOVE to make a new furrfriend and earn your business! Are you interested in a trustworthy sitter who invests in training, carries a pet first aid kit, and gives rewards to their clients? What would you do with the opportunity to travel when you want to and not worry about your furry family members? I serve Waxhaw, and all areas within 30 min of Waxhaw: South Charlotte, Weddington, Marvin, Matthews, Lancaster SC, Van Wyck SC, & Indian Land SC. As one of the few members in the area of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, I am always training. I'm also a former banker who has regularly dealt with lots of sensitive financial data for two decades, and I will give your family peace of mind. I am experienced in senior dog and cat care with thirty-eight years total caring for a wide range of animals. I am background checked with Rover's more detailed enhanced verified check, background checked with NAPPS, Federal and multi-state background checked with the National Notary Association, NC State background checked as I just got my NC Notary Commission, and again for my Electronic Notary Commission. I'm a NON-SMOKER, I will respect your property and privacy, and will be sure to clean up any messes as time allows. Extended the life of my senior dog by nine months, administering six medications three times a day and took her to the cardiologist many times. I also took care of my elderly cat who was on a special diet for her kidneys. I *have* given a cat insulin shots. I’ve cared for an ant farm, hermit crabs, fish, bunnies, horses, birds, cats and dogs. I love all creatures, even spiders and snakes. I love plants too, and will water them per your written instructions. If you need a reliable, trustworthy, friendly and experienced pet sitter for your furrbabies, hire me!

Reviews

Vlad V.
House Sitting • Apr 24, 2024
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Lilly and Tucker were well taken care of with daily updates and the sitter was beyond expectations. You will be in good hands hiring her for your pets!!

Diana B.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 19, 2024
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Jennifer was amazing as always! So sweet with my baby and thoughtful with her cards and photos. It’s so nice to have a trustworthy and reliable sitter.

Gary B.
House Sitting • Mar 19, 2024
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Jennifer was wonderful with our elderly dogs. She went above and beyond to take care of them and keep us informed.

Jennifer T.
House Sitting • Mar 10, 2024
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Jenn was excellent! She took amazing care of our dogs and our house. Great communicator! Highly recommend!

About Jennifer S.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

38 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very caring and detail-oriented, and will take care of your pets as you instruct, ask questions and make sure we are on the same page. PLEASE BE SURE TO LEAVE CLEAR WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS for house sitting-especially if medication is involved. I‘ll be able to serve your preferences better if everything is written down even if you mentioned them. A meet & greet is required for new clients prior to booking to see if we are a fit. When you book your meet and greet, please show me where the essential care items are, any special requests, and how you want me to keep them active. If you only have cats, birds or other animals a video meet & greet is possible. I do prefer to meet dogs in person. I WILL be taking notes while we discuss, however please also leave your instructions so I can be sure to follow them, as well as all emergency numbers and the location of supplies. I will NOT sit for any aggressive, hostile animals since this could potentially open you up to liability as well. I expect your pets to be up-to-date on all vaccinations, vet care and flea treatments. I only use positive reinforcement with pets and treat them like a member of the family. I hope you do the same!

Information Jennifer S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there are any special accommodations your pet needs, any allergies, medications, special diets, triggers they have, what commands you use, where your cleaning supplies, trash and trash bags are. Any unusual behaviors or health issues I need to be aware of? Are there any areas they are not allowed to be in? Do you need me to pick up poo? Note about KEYS: If there isn't a door code, PLEASE consider getting a key lock box from any hardware store to keep your key in and place it in an out-of-the-way area. IF YOU CHOOSE TO LEAVE YOUR KEY OUTSIDE, OR REQUEST ME TO LEAVE IT OUTSIDE, YOU WILL BE HELD LIABLE in case of theft. The safety of your pets and property is my top priority. I WILL turn on and off lights and take out trash, bring in packages, and get mail if needed as we do not want it to look like you are not at home. ***For overnights, I will need to know their regular schedule, if they are potty trained, where you walk them, where you keep the food and pet supplies, emergency contact info., where the trash is, anything different I need to know about your pets or home, and how long the furrbabies can be left alone during the day. If I am house sitting and away for any length of time I will make sure to keep it at a minimum. I do reduce my open slots for walking and drop-ins when I have a house-sit, and in exchange for a lot of attention, my prices reflect that. ****Please see my house-sit package pricing notes under the "Availability" section... click "Read More". I have two options! Your pets deserve to be taken care of and loved just as if you were there. Note: If you use negative reinforcement, shock collars, or anything similar for bad behavior or leave your pets outside regularly, we are not a fit. I believe in treating pets as a member of the family with positive reinforcement.

A typical day

I will follow your preferred schedule as best I can. Some services may be delayed for up to two hours depending on what I have going on that day. This allows for any traffic, emergencies, or other time I need to spend with my Furrfriends! I will give your dog, cat or other animal lots of love, playtime, food, fresh water and other accommodations if needed and requested. I know how important it is for pets to have company, be socialized and mentally challenged. They can get into trouble if they aren’t! ****EXISTING CLIENTS: I will throw in a **FREE** dog walk or thirty minute drop-in for you and your family member/friend/neighbor who live in my service area (Waxhaw, NC and within 30 min of Waxhaw) as a new client once they complete a booked service with me. As a local small business, I really appreciate your great reviews, referrals, and business so much!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$92per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$23per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$29per walk

Jennifer can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

I have open availability since I do this full-time, unlike some hobbyists. Please check my calendar. Please be advised all drop-in and walk times are approximate. If there are any delays or time conflicts, I will let you know. Please allow a three-hour window for services rendered. As some times may overlap and I may not show available, just ask me to see if we can work something out. House Sitting is a *premium* service, as I stay overnight and engage with your pet a lot. Therefore the house sitting rates reflect this along with the extra liability, my experience, training, insurance and supplies costs. If you only need several drop-in visits, this may be the more affordable option. I do limit my house sitting schedule two two weekends per month due to time away from home so I do not get burned out. :) This option is also the most popular, and my schedule tends to fill up. So you may want to book as soon as you know your schedule. For house sitting, I will be in the house keeping them company all night, letting them out as needed, cuddling with your pet all night if they are allowed on the bed, watching your home and dealing with any issues that arise. They won’t be stressed out from being in a kennel all night with other dogs they don’t know, nor will they have a chance to catch anything from other dogs! I may need to be away from your home for several hours at a time if I need to run errands or do other pet drop-in or walks. However, I will be there as much as possible. For most dogs I expect to be on hand to take them out for potty breaks every 4-6 hours. I offer 2 packages for house sitting, pricing listed is for the Premium Best Friends Package. Please let me know if your dog needs me there most of the time which requires an upgrade. Request Upgrade-Exclusive Best Friends Furrever Package /Puppy Package: This is perfect for an untrained puppy, elderly or special needs dog. Care 24/7 with very minimal breaks for 24 hours. Your dog will have constant company and I will be on hand to let them out every few hours. Let me know if you need an upgrade to your service request and I will update it to my puppy rate. I will love on your pet, play with them, give your pet medication, let your dog out, brush your pet if requested, play with and check on your cats, clean the litter box, check mail, water plants, feed and water your other animals!

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About Jennifer S.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

38 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very caring and detail-oriented, and will take care of your pets as you instruct, ask questions and make sure we are on the same page. PLEASE BE SURE TO LEAVE CLEAR WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS for house sitting-especially if medication is involved. I‘ll be able to serve your preferences better if everything is written down even if you mentioned them. A meet & greet is required for new clients prior to booking to see if we are a fit. When you book your meet and greet, please show me where the essential care items are, any special requests, and how you want me to keep them active. If you only have cats, birds or other animals a video meet & greet is possible. I do prefer to meet dogs in person. I WILL be taking notes while we discuss, however please also leave your instructions so I can be sure to follow them, as well as all emergency numbers and the location of supplies. I will NOT sit for any aggressive, hostile animals since this could potentially open you up to liability as well. I expect your pets to be up-to-date on all vaccinations, vet care and flea treatments. I only use positive reinforcement with pets and treat them like a member of the family. I hope you do the same!

Information Jennifer S. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there are any special accommodations your pet needs, any allergies, medications, special diets, triggers they have, what commands you use, where your cleaning supplies, trash and trash bags are. Any unusual behaviors or health issues I need to be aware of? Are there any areas they are not allowed to be in? Do you need me to pick up poo? Note about KEYS: If there isn't a door code, PLEASE consider getting a key lock box from any hardware store to keep your key in and place it in an out-of-the-way area. IF YOU CHOOSE TO LEAVE YOUR KEY OUTSIDE, OR REQUEST ME TO LEAVE IT OUTSIDE, YOU WILL BE HELD LIABLE in case of theft. The safety of your pets and property is my top priority. I WILL turn on and off lights and take out trash, bring in packages, and get mail if needed as we do not want it to look like you are not at home. ***For overnights, I will need to know their regular schedule, if they are potty trained, where you walk them, where you keep the food and pet supplies, emergency contact info., where the trash is, anything different I need to know about your pets or home, and how long the furrbabies can be left alone during the day. If I am house sitting and away for any length of time I will make sure to keep it at a minimum. I do reduce my open slots for walking and drop-ins when I have a house-sit, and in exchange for a lot of attention, my prices reflect that. ****Please see my house-sit package pricing notes under the "Availability" section... click "Read More". I have two options! Your pets deserve to be taken care of and loved just as if you were there. Note: If you use negative reinforcement, shock collars, or anything similar for bad behavior or leave your pets outside regularly, we are not a fit. I believe in treating pets as a member of the family with positive reinforcement.

A typical day

I will follow your preferred schedule as best I can. Some services may be delayed for up to two hours depending on what I have going on that day. This allows for any traffic, emergencies, or other time I need to spend with my Furrfriends! I will give your dog, cat or other animal lots of love, playtime, food, fresh water and other accommodations if needed and requested. I know how important it is for pets to have company, be socialized and mentally challenged. They can get into trouble if they aren’t! ****EXISTING CLIENTS: I will throw in a **FREE** dog walk or thirty minute drop-in for you and your family member/friend/neighbor who live in my service area (Waxhaw, NC and within 30 min of Waxhaw) as a new client once they complete a booked service with me. As a local small business, I really appreciate your great reviews, referrals, and business so much!

Location

Waxhaw, NC

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Jennifer S.

Waxhaw, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•24 reviews