jill a.
jill a.
Highlights
Pet care experience
I will treat your pets like my own.
Now a mostly retired zoo professional, I have decades of experience in animal care, including having dogs for 30 years and caring for the pets of friends and family. I have a special fondness for seniors and have adopted several over the years. I am certified in pet CPR and I am volunteering at Muttville! Being in the presence of animals is my greatest joy.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
We are always worried about leaving our dogs, but Jill was absolutely the dream sitter for us. Her demeanor, her house, her love for dogs - I knew the dogs were going to love it there and they did. Jill was also extremely responsive, accommodating, and sent lots of pictures! I am so grateful that we found Jill and will definitely be looking to her in the future for pup sitting.


Jill did an amazing job taking care of our girls! She went above and beyond making sure that they get playtime and sent us many pictures and updates.


We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Jill! She was absolutely outstanding with our two rescue dogs, Claude and Clementine. This was our first time leaving them for an extended period of time, so naturally, we were incredibly nervous. From the moment we met Jill, though, we knew they were in the best possible hands. During our meet-and-greet, both dogs felt comfortable enough to climb right into her lap, which was a huge testament to how naturally they connected with her. It is so obvious that Jill has a true gift when it comes to animals. She welcomed Claude and Clementine into her home with so much love, patience, and warmth and treated them like they were part of her own family. She went above and beyond to make sure they were happy and comfortable, keeping them entertained with walks, playtime, trips to the park, and plenty of love and attention. Jill was also incredibly communicative throughout their stay. She consistently sent us the sweetest pictures and updates, which made being away from them so much easier. She was incredibly patient as they settled into a new environment and clearly took the time to understand their individual personalities and needs. On top of being amazing with our dogs, Jill was extremely accommodating and flexible with our travel plans, which we appreciated more than we can say. We never once had to worry about whether Claude and Clementine were happy, safe, or well cared for — we knew they were having the time of their lives! We would recommend Jill wholeheartedly to anyone looking for someone to care for their pets. She is trustworthy, caring, attentive, communicative, and truly goes above and beyond. We feel so lucky to have found her and will absolutely be booking with Jill again. Claude and Clementine already miss their second home! 🐾❤️


Franklin had another wonderful stay with Jill and her family. She took great care of him. The daily photos and updates are lovely and appreciated. Thanks again, Jill!

Jill was super patient with my nervous senior pup. She really gave her time and space to warm up, and was great at giving updates throughout her stay! Thank you, Jill!

I love having Jill babysit Kony! He never wants to leave when I get him! Kony went back to her couch and wouldn't come with me. Thanks, Jill, for making him so comfortable.

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Schedule
My schedule is flexible, and I can care for your babies any time during the day or early evening on most days. Just reach out and let me know when and where!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I will follow your instructions to the letter and will be certain to treat your babies as my own. Working in the zoo field for decades has given me a deep appreciation for the importance of following protocol and prioritizing animal safety while having fun and finding joy in the moment!
Pets
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timejill can host up to 3 pets per night
