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Jes S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Jes S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
9 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Trustworthy care, happy dogs!

Animals have always been a huge part of my life. I share my home with three amazing best friends — two German Shepherds and a Labrador — and I love spending my free time outdoors with them. I spend a lot of my off-shift time hiking the beautiful trails around Loudoun, and for dogs who would enjoy joining me, I offer safe, supervised Hiking Outings. For my day job, I’m a firefighter with Loudoun County, which gives me a unique schedule with plenty of days off. That flexibility allows me to dedicate real time and attention to caring for other people’s pets. Before joining the fire service, I worked in Emergency Veterinary Medicine as a receptionist, where I saw firsthand how important it is to notice the little details in a pet’s health and behavior. That background taught me to spot potential red flags early and communicate clearly with owners if something ever seems off. Professional, reliable, and compassionate, I’ll treat your best friends like family — making sure they feel safe, happy, and cared for while you’re away.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

My primary focus is to treat your pet like he or she was my own. When your pet is under my care, you can rest assured that they will be loved, respected, and protected! I will provide an environment comfortable for your pet to be themselves and enjoy our time together, and maintain a safe and proper experience for them!

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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8 ratings
Karly C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 08, 2025

Jes provides exceptional services and is extremely thoughtful and considerate when working with my dog. I sincerely appreciate his professionalism and caring attitude! Dogs are the best character judges and mine approves! Thank you!

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Jeanne K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 24, 2023

Wonderful!!!

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Chelsea L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 26, 2023

James and Michaela were very responsive during their visits - took the time to feel out the dog’s moods (we have one dog who struggles with anxiety), and adjusted the visits accordingly so the dogs were comfortable. It is clear they love dogs and are very experienced. I greatly appreciated the thoroughness of the Rover cards after each visit. Very happy with their service and would highly recommend!

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Veteran Pest and Wildlife Services i.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 24, 2023

Completely reliable! My dogs love James.He will be our go to guy from here on out. Morgan

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Ashley H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 21, 2023

James was absolutely amazing!! He looked after our dogs and our house for 10 days. He asked great questions, took lots of pictures and videos, and gave us great updates. He did an incredible job of looking after our babies exactly as we asked! I would absolutely recommend James and will be using him again in the future.

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Beth K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 12, 2023

James was amazing with our Ernie! Sent photos and a video…was super professional, friendly and was super easy to communicate with

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Schedule

I work a 24-on/48-off schedule as a firefighter, which means I have plenty of full days off to fit in visits, walks, and even hiking outings. My schedule gives me the flexibility to spend real, quality time with your pets rather than rushing in and out. I’m also open to house sitting! Because of my shifts, we’d just need to plan coverage for the times I’m on duty. I have trusted contacts in the local pet care community, or I’m happy to coordinate with another sitter of your choice to make sure your pets always have consistent care.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Jes can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
I like to know as much as I can about your dog so I can keep them comfortable and happy. Please share any medical issues, allergies, or major medical/surgical history. It also helps to know what commands they respond to, how well they listen, and if there are any triggers I should be aware of — like other dogs, new people, or loud noises. Don’t worry if you’re not sure what to include — just tell me what you think I should know and we’ll go from there.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.