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Jess U.

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients
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Jess U.

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Jess has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Pet & Plant Nanny LLC ™️

Hi! Thanks for visiting my page! My name is Jess Urban Rickels. I am the founder, owner & CEO of the Pet & Plant Nanny LLC, License & Insured. As a women owned small business, my mission is to ensure Happy Pets, Healthy Plants & Relaxed You! I love working with all animals; dogs, cats, bunnies, rodents, birds, fish, reptiles ect. My home currently consists of two dogs! My husband & I adopted our oldest Male Boston Terrier at 3 months old & is a true representation of the breed, now at 1.5 years old. Our little girl Bonnie is the newest & sweetest Boston Terrier addition to the family. She is only 11lbs at the age of now 5 months! She is cuddly, playful with a lot more growing to do! Our first Boston Terrier Hagen, may he RIP, lived the royal life of a true gentleman from 8/2014-8/2025. Throughout my life I have owned dogs, cats, birds, fish & rodents. I have been in the pet care industry, working with animals of all sizes and ages, for the last 15 years! I am able work on basic training & socialization, as well as, attending appointments (additional fees may apply). I know dog/cat CPR, as well as the Heimlich Maneuver. I appreciate you taking the time getting to know me! I am super excited to meet my new pawed, clawed & feathered friends! See you soon!

Qualifications

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

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have had a variety in sizes and breeds of dogs growing up! My current fur babies are Boston Terriers; Older brother is 11 years old & younger brother is 9 months old . They are spoiled with healthy limited ingredient food, variety of fueling snacks, interactive toys, play time, & comand/walk training. This keeps them physically healthy as well as mentally stimulated! I also have a fenced in yard for safe outside free play & socialization.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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86 ratings
Lee S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mag 18, 2026

Jess did an amazing job with our animals. They were well taken care of care of while we were out of town and with this being the first time using Jess she surpassed our expectations. We will be using her again for sure.

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Siobhan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mag 12, 2026

Jess was wonderful when taking care of my cats. She took lots of pictures and was able to quickly charm my shy cat out of hiding. I will not hesitate to use her again when leaving town.

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Andrea H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • apr 18, 2026

We always appreciate Jess watching our boy, Anubis. He seems to really enjoy her company!

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Courtney H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • apr 04, 2026

Jess does a great job with Willie! He looks forward to getting to see his friend for a midday visit 🤗 🐾

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Gloria B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • apr 01, 2026

Jess: always does a great job!

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Andrea H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mar 16, 2026

Jess was fantastic. The meet & greet went so well and we knew Anubis (our doggo) would feel safe with her. During the visit she was very well with updates and sending pictures. I'm very nervous leaving my baby with anyone, Jess constantly madee feel secure with how well she is with communication! She worked with my dog on some of his needed areas (focus, sitting and staying etc) which was so helpful. They went to the park and apparently he had so much fun he slept so well lol. We really like Jess! We are excited to have Jess do more drop one for us!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have the ability to be flexible due to having control of my own work schedules, as well as a clean valid drivers license & reliable transportation. Additionally, I am available Week & Weekends with same day requests!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Jess can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I should tend to or keep an eye on. Any triggers, limitations or allergies should also be mentioned ahead of time. If any grooming or vet visits are needed - I am happy to make the visit with them!
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.