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Jess G.

Star Sitter

Waltham, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Jess can care for

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

Availability

Running my own overnight sitting and walks business. Overnights with an option of 1-3 walks per day. Short walks, drop ins, and pee breaks available as well as longer stay options. Now Open: Doggy Day Trips!

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Jess G.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I like to know a bit about your dog and how they like to be approached so I don’t make them uncomfortable but mostly I wait until they come over to me.

Information Jess G. would like to know about your pet

Happy to sit dogs with special needs. I like to tailor each stay for each animal I take care of so that they have the best stay possible.

A typical day

For active dogs- we can set up 2-3 walks a day. For older/lower energy dogs- slow walks around the neighborhood and play time. I have my own car and can pick up your dog for neighborhood walks or longer walks on hiking trails.

Location

Waltham, MA

Jess G.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Jess G. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

"The Dog Nanny"

Pet care experience

I am a long time animal lover! I used to work at the New England Aquarium, training sharks. I upgraded to full time furry friend services in Winter of 2024, starting with overnight clients and then adding dog walking and hiking. I specialize in slow, quiet stays for older/low energy dogs, and can also handle many walks and adventures throughout the day to keep up with higher energy/younger dogs. Now Open: Looking for repeat dog walk clients and dogs for a regular Play/Hike Group. Please message me so I can see who is interested and if the interested dogs would be a good fit!

Cat care experience

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Jess also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Lauren C.
Dog Walking • Jul 19, 2026
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Saw our chaos and rolled with it. Jess was a great help, very much needed.

Nicole O.
House Sitting • Jun 29, 2026
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Our boy Toby loves Jess! He clearly had a wonderful time. It's nice to know he's having his own stay-cation while we go on vacation. Thanks Jess!

Sophie S.
Dog Walking • Jun 12, 2026
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Jess has been a reliable, flexible, and trustworthy dog walker for my 70lb hound/pitt mix! My dog can be reactive on the leash, and I have felt very confident to send her out with Jess. She provides great communication pictures every day, and adapts to meet the needs of my dog. Highly recommend for any animal care needs!

Kate H.
House Sitting • Jun 11, 2026
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Jess recently watched our Golden at our home over several days, she was great - responsive, communicative, and our pup was relaxed and happy when we got home.

About Jess G.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I like to know a bit about your dog and how they like to be approached so I don’t make them uncomfortable but mostly I wait until they come over to me.

Information Jess G. would like to know about your pet

Happy to sit dogs with special needs. I like to tailor each stay for each animal I take care of so that they have the best stay possible.

A typical day

For active dogs- we can set up 2-3 walks a day. For older/lower energy dogs- slow walks around the neighborhood and play time. I have my own car and can pick up your dog for neighborhood walks or longer walks on hiking trails.

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.
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Jess G.

Star Sitter

Waltham, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews