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Jessica C.

Durham, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
190 reviews
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Services

Jessica can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Jessica can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am home almost all the time except to run errands or go to the gym. Sometimes I do checkins for animals at their homes. Otherwise I’m home. :)

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Jessica C.

Communication

90 repeat pet parents
68% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I communicate with pet owners about the individual safety needs of their pet. Please feel free to tell me what your pet needs! :) Currently I live in a ground level apartment where stairs are totally avoidable (helpful for senior and disabled dogs!). I am willing to negotiate a monthly rate with you if you need long term care at my place. I give frequent updates with both photos and videos. I know you miss them <3

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Jessica C. would like to know about your pet

Dogs need to have minimal barking - this is a family housing unit and noise very much carries. Acceptable barking: knocks at the door or doorbell ringing is fine and normal. Not acceptable: If I leave for an hour and they bark incessantly/ anxiously the whole time. Dogs are allowed on my furniture and will not go without cuddles. I have made my entire home a pet friendly paradise. Please leave me with emergency vet information - just in case.

A typical day

I usually have multiple dog bookings, but I always make sure dogs get along by taking them on pack walks, and by giving dogs personal space time in the various rooms of my house if needed. Dogs must have no history of attacking humans or dogs.

Location

Durham, NC

Jessica C.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Camp Couch Potato

Pet care experience

Hi! I’m Jess, and I am a full time animal caretaker! I have my own business - Jess the Fairy Dogmother, LLC. My specialty is in boarding couch potatoes. I proudly prioritize senior, disabled, and special needs dogs that have a hard time in typical boarding facilities. About me: I am dog mom to Choco, a chocolate Chihuahua, and cat mom to Marco, a blind Russian Blue. They are good around all different kinds of dogs, old and young, big and small. They’re great companions for socializing your dog around other animals. My cat thinks he’s a dog - please don’t tell him otherwise. I do check-ins, boarding, and daycare. I don’t do overnight house sittings. I don’t take dogs in my home under 1 year old. I affectionately call my home Camp Couch Potato. For boarding and daycare, I am able to take dogs out for potty breaks 3-4 times per day, or more, if needed. Couch potatoes and low to moderate energy dogs are preferred - I don’t have a yard for easy zoomy access. Camp Couch Potato gets lots of sunshine and we love to lounge in it. I have beds for small and big dogs, dog gates, white noise makers, blankets, heating pads, toys, bowls, poop bags, washable diapers, and my own slip lead leashes - all you need to bring is their food and medicine! If they use a slow feeder you’ll need to bring me theirs. I don’t crate unless you already do at home and bring theirs to my place. I have plenty of experience administering different oral medications, ear and eye drops, injections, and wound dressings. I don’t hesitate to take animals to their vet while in my care if you and I decide they need it.

Reviews

John P.
Boarding • Jun 15, 2026
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Jessica is great! She always sends tons of fun update photos. Highly recommend.

Lori T.
Doggy Day Care • May 18, 2026
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Excellent space and care for my brand new foster pup.

Chris C.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 27, 2026
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Jessica does great. Callie really liked it at her place. She even made friends with her blind cat Marco.

Qing C.
Doggy Day Care • Mar 14, 2026
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Jamie is truly a great sitter! Her place is so perfect for a dog to relax and have fun. Chill and relaxing and fun vibes. The cat Marco is super dog friendly, lovingly make friends with my dog. Hjamie is very responsive and flexible with my pick up and drop in time. I’m so happy koala spent the day at her place, making dog and cat friends!

About Jessica C.

Communication

90 repeat pet parents
68% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I communicate with pet owners about the individual safety needs of their pet. Please feel free to tell me what your pet needs! :) Currently I live in a ground level apartment where stairs are totally avoidable (helpful for senior and disabled dogs!). I am willing to negotiate a monthly rate with you if you need long term care at my place. I give frequent updates with both photos and videos. I know you miss them <3

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Jessica C. would like to know about your pet

Dogs need to have minimal barking - this is a family housing unit and noise very much carries. Acceptable barking: knocks at the door or doorbell ringing is fine and normal. Not acceptable: If I leave for an hour and they bark incessantly/ anxiously the whole time. Dogs are allowed on my furniture and will not go without cuddles. I have made my entire home a pet friendly paradise. Please leave me with emergency vet information - just in case.

A typical day

I usually have multiple dog bookings, but I always make sure dogs get along by taking them on pack walks, and by giving dogs personal space time in the various rooms of my house if needed. Dogs must have no history of attacking humans or dogs.

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Jessica C.

Durham, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
190 reviews