Jesse K.
Jesse K.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Former Vet Tech/Animal Care Expert!
I worked as a zookeeper for a few years, briefly worked as a professional dog walker, and for over 7 years I have been a vet tech! I have lots of experience with animal behavior/handling, fear free/positive reinforcement training, and veterinary medicine. I graduated from University of Delaware in 2015 with my Bachelors degree in Animal Science. Comfortable giving pets medications if needed, or caring for exotic pets. I own 2 dogs of my own currently (they stay with my partner while I’m watching other pets), and would love to provide professional and quality pet sitting or dog walking services to the Durham community, as I recently relocated here!
Cat care experience

Jesse also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I provide care at your home, as I feel most pets are most comfortable in their own space! I am happy to drop by for pet checks, walks, feedings, or to medicate. I am available for pet sitting overnight services as well, if you are going to be out of town. Happy to discuss details of your individual pets' needs!
Ratings and reviews
I can't recommend Jesse enough! She is incredibly reliable, caring, and always goes above and beyond for our dog. It's obvious how much she loves what she does, and our pup gets so excited every time she comes by. We feel so lucky to have found someone we trust completely!
Jesse has dropped in to take care of my two cats the last few times I’ve been out of town. She’s one of the most reliable and thoughtful pet sitters. My cats love her because she spends time playing with them (one is especially young and playful). I’ve also really appreciated how she can accommodate their feeding schedule and my older cat’s medication schedule. I know they’re both in good hands when they’re with Jesse!
Jesse K. Did an amazing job taking care of my pets during a really difficult time. She cared for each one as if they were her own I didn’t have to worry at all about them knowing they were being loved on, walked, snuggled and taken care of. I trust her completely and highly recommend her!
Jesse did an amazing job watching my Ayla, a 2 year old corgi mix with a love for chewing socks. She paid a lot of attention to Ayla's medication needs so she didn't have any scratching flare ups at all while I was away. She always showed up on time and played with Ayla on top of walking her three times a day. Jesse asked me lots of great questions about my dog before meeting her for the first time. She's really experienced and I felt at ease because she's worked at vet clinics before and would know how to handle any kind of situation. I would definitely welcome Jesse back to take care of Ayla.
Jesse is the most responsible pet owner I know. I constantly go to her for advice on my own dog because I know how informed she is on the topic. She has a background in animal science and has worked many jobs dealing with various animals. She has 2 dogs of her own who I love dearly and can confidently say Jesse is more than qualified to care for many different animals.
Jesse is the best doggie caretaker. Duke (middle-aged pup) has some serious separation anxiety, but he is so excited when Jesse shows up to stay with him or take him for walks. She loves him like he's her own. I trust her to watch him over night and take him on walks. And when he gets to that age where he needs help with medications, Jesse is the person I'd trust most with that!
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Schedule
I recently relocated to the Durham area, and currently have open availability! I will update if this changes, but right now I can provide care any day of the week!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsJesse can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know if your pet has any special medical needs, as I am happy to discuss further and make sure you feel comfortable with the care I will provide for your pet!
