Jessica S.
Jessica S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Active, Loving Care from a Vet Pro
Caring for animals has been a part of my life since childhood. I’ve owned dogs since I was 7 and spent 15 years working hands-on in veterinary clinics, as well as at shelters, gaining experience with dogs of all ages, sizes, and needs. Before having children, I also ran my own pet-sitting service, caring for pets as if they were my own. I’m now a marine biologist who primarily works from home, but my love for animal care has never changed. Your dog will share our home with Sheriff, my very friendly black Lab, and my two young children, who love helping give extra attention and cuddles. Between playtime, walks, and lots of love, I’ll make sure your dog has plenty of fun and feels right at home.
Cat care experience
Jessica also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Jessica was amazing. Panther loved his stay.
Jessica was wonderful with Kiwi! She took great care of her and even brought her out for a fun day at the beach. Kiwi came home happy and well cared for. We’d happily have Jessica look after her again and would definitely recommend her!
Jessica was great! Our little guy came home very happy. He even pulled us towards her house when we were on our evening walk a couple of nights after his stay with her. 🤣
Jessica is a gem. Communication was prompt and easy. I felt at ease leaving our fur babies, and our home, in her care.
Jessica is the best dog sitter. My little dog who is just 3 months in Canada (from Mexico) felt safe and comfortable in her home. Even with her large dog, Jessica helped to make her feel right at home. She sent me regular updates and pictures of how Sancha was doing which helped me not to worry about her. I will use her again.
Jessica was incredibly caring, patient, and understanding with our shy dog, Sawyer. She knew exactly how to help him feel comfortable and at home during his overnight stay. Sawyer got lots of exercise, had a great time playing, and came home happy and relaxed. Jessica also sent us photos and updates throughout his stay, which we really appreciated and made us feel at ease. I would highly recommend Jessica to anyone looking for someone trustworthy to care for their furry family member!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine and is a central part of our home life. I work from home , which allows me to be present throughout the day for feeding, playtime, walks, pats, and monitoring each pet’s comfort and wellbeing. My days are structured but flexible, with plenty of one-on-one attention, enrichment, and downtime. Whether it’s daily check-ins, extended stays, or extra cuddles, caring for pets is something I truly enjoy and prioritize every day of the week.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I care for pets as if they were my own, focusing on safety, comfort, and maintaining their normal routine as much as possible. With 15 years of experience working in veterinary clinics and shelters, I’m comfortable administering medications, monitoring health, and recognizing changes in behavior or wellbeing. In my home, pets enjoy a clean, calm, and spacious environment with plenty of attention, playtime, and enrichment throughout the day. I follow each pet’s feeding schedule, exercise needs, and any special instructions provided. Pets are never left alone for long periods and are supervised to ensure they feel secure and relaxed. In a client’s home, I’m respectful of both the pet’s space and the household. I provide reliable visits for feeding, walks, litter care, playtime, and companionship, while keeping routines consistent to reduce stress. I also provide regular updates and photos so you can feel confident your pet is happy and well cared for.
Pets
A typical day
I love to hike and take the dogs to the beach! We will also play fetch in our fenced back yard. Typically, I’ll head out for a 30 min morning walk to the beach in the morning and then a longer hike or walk in the woods in the afternoon. On the weekends, I’ll tend to go for longer hikes.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeJessica can host up to 1 pet per night
- Please let me know if your dog has any special needs, dietary restrictions, medications, or behaviours that I should be aware of. Since we have young children in the house, it would also be good to know if they have a tendency to chew things or eat foreign objects!