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Jessica J.

Cottage Grove, MN

4.9 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Jessica can care for

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

Availability

I am willing to fit in visits and walks between 9am-10pm Monday through Friday, as well as on Saturdays. For house sittings, I ask that if the stay is THREE nights or longer, I need to know your view on other guests in your home. For these stays I do need my fiancé to stay with me to ensure my safety and mental wellbeing. We are more than happy to have him come with to our meet and greet so you feel comfortable having him there as well.

Available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Jessica J.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I always take care of clients pets in the clients home. I have found pets are much more comfortable at their home and when they stick closest to their regular routines. I like to meet with my clients in advance for each service I provide so they can show me where everything I need to care of their animals is located. I also ask questions about any rules or regulations because personal and professional boundaries should be a given! I also like to ask questions about your pets day to day, as well as their personalities, needs and quirks. I welcome questions about anything to ensure the safety and comfort of both the client and their pet(s). I am fully COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted, I hope this also brings you peace of mind.

Information Jessica J. would like to know about your pet

I would appreciate being informed of any special needs ahead of time, such as medication, help in any areas of the house, socks, slings, etc. I understand that you may forget to mention things. This is why I ask questions regarding your animals physical and emotional needs when we meet in person so hopefully nothing goes unmentioned (:

A typical day

I always plan to do the fun activities your pet typically par takes in on their regular day to day. I do my best to keep your pets entertained and happy. I encourage each owner to write me out a typical day for their pets, times they go potty, go on a walk, get treats, etc. I also like when owners give a list of their pets likes and dislikes when it comes to physical and emotional needs! That is something we will discuss so a list of their needs is not a necessity but it is nice to have. Some pets become overwhelmed, anxious, sad or even depressed when their owners leave and it is nice to have a tangible list to look back on!

Location

Cottage Grove, MN

Jessica J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I’m passionate w/ reasonable prices

Pet care experience

I am a very dedicated and hard worker. I have always been surrounded by energetic and loving pets, so I have a lot of patience. I am great at creating relationships with all kinds of animals and people alike. My previous pets include a Brittney Spaniel and black house cat. I currently have a medium haired black cat who is 6 years old. I also help to take care of my parents dogs on occasion. One of which is a flat coated retriever that is 8 years old and the other is a 5 year old springer spaniel. I have also helped to take care of my families pets over the years which have included; golden retrievers, pomeranians, terriers, shitzus, labradors, keeshonds, mini Australian shepherds and Pitt bulls. I have also had the pleasure of working at a local dog boarding and daycare facility. At that job I had the opportunity to work with a variety of dog breeds and a variety of ages. I am well versed with many breeds, temperaments and situations. Through out my life and work experience I have had to administer a plethora of medications to dogs and cats alike. Oral medicine, ear drops, eye creams, and eye drops to name a few of the most common. I have worked closely with puppies off and on for several years and am by no means a professional trainer but do have some tips and tricks to help aid in your training process. I am also 100% willing to help you reinforce the training processes you have already started with your puppy! As for senior dogs I have been around them through out my life and work closely with several within the past few years. I enjoy learning all their quirks and know to be patient with them, as well as support them with day to day things when needed. Things such as, getting up on a slippery floor, getting out of bed to go potty, staying outside to get a bit of exercise, helping them up the stairs or onto a couch or bed, etc. I love all animals tiny or huge and truly believe they all deserve to have the best life possible!

Cat care experience

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

Reviews

Susan C.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 09, 2025
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Fantastic, as always!

Carmen C.
House Sitting • Oct 25, 2025
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Thank you so much for taking such a good care of my 🐈‍⬛. We are always grateful for the numerous times you have pet sit my beautiful Peggy

John V.
House Sitting • Apr 28, 2025
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Jessica did a great job with our pups and our home. The pictures we got of our pups while away made us feel at ease that they were well taken care of.

Susan C.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 23, 2025
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We’re pretty sure our cat likes Jessica better than he likes us.

About Jessica J.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I always take care of clients pets in the clients home. I have found pets are much more comfortable at their home and when they stick closest to their regular routines. I like to meet with my clients in advance for each service I provide so they can show me where everything I need to care of their animals is located. I also ask questions about any rules or regulations because personal and professional boundaries should be a given! I also like to ask questions about your pets day to day, as well as their personalities, needs and quirks. I welcome questions about anything to ensure the safety and comfort of both the client and their pet(s). I am fully COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted, I hope this also brings you peace of mind.

Information Jessica J. would like to know about your pet

I would appreciate being informed of any special needs ahead of time, such as medication, help in any areas of the house, socks, slings, etc. I understand that you may forget to mention things. This is why I ask questions regarding your animals physical and emotional needs when we meet in person so hopefully nothing goes unmentioned (:

A typical day

I always plan to do the fun activities your pet typically par takes in on their regular day to day. I do my best to keep your pets entertained and happy. I encourage each owner to write me out a typical day for their pets, times they go potty, go on a walk, get treats, etc. I also like when owners give a list of their pets likes and dislikes when it comes to physical and emotional needs! That is something we will discuss so a list of their needs is not a necessity but it is nice to have. Some pets become overwhelmed, anxious, sad or even depressed when their owners leave and it is nice to have a tangible list to look back on!

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Jessica J.

Cottage Grove, MN

4.9 out of 5 stars
55 reviews