Jill J.
Jill J.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Stress-Free dog sitting!
My dogs have passed and at this stage in our lives we travel to visit our children and grandchildren and so it's not reasonable for us to have our own dogs anymore. Instead when we're home we Foster dogs, we have fostered over 100 dogs for Monterey Bay Lab rescue. And we watch dogs for our friends. Rover gives us an opportunity to watch dogs for you and let you come to the Monterey peninsula or go camping or to family events or wherever you need to to go knowing that your dog is in our home and being loved completely. A home away from home for your dog. I promise. I work from home with a laptop on my lap sitting on a couch. All the dogs always love to sit next to me and snuggle and sleep and they love the fact that that's just what I do all day. They wander out to our little backyard area because we keep the door wide open and it's right next to the couch. They can bring their own toys but we also have a ton of toys. If you're from out of town, you can bring your dog to Carmel and go to the beach and Carmel Beach is the best for dogs. And then you can drop your dog off with me and you can go to the Monterey Bay aquarium or go out to dinner or do whatever you want. I'm a professor at our local University, my husband travels for business so he's gone a lot. I would love to have your dogs as companions during the days or nights. At our house dogs can go on the couches, they can sleep on the bed, they pretty much have the going to Grandma's house experience. I don't mix and match dogs unless I've watched them for a long time and I know they're all going to get along together. I like to just have one at a time or if two come in from a family, two is fine. Even three is okay if they're coming from the same family and they all like each other. We do have a dog park about a half a block away so if the dog is one that likes dog parks, we can do that. I will say from my fostering experience for the last 16 years, dogs normally do great when they meet someone who is just going to love them unconditionally. It's funny because the rescue organization gives me the dogs that need quiet and safe, loving and space to just decompress. So if your dog likes to just chill and you want to go, have a great adventure on your own and know that your baby is safe. I am definitely the pet sitter for you
Cat care experience
Jill also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Wonderful!!! Jill kept me updated on how our boy was doing throughout the day with both wonderful pictures and extremely comforting messages! She expressed how happy they were to have him and that made us feel so good! 10/10!
Jill was so amazing with our dog, Meike! We were so nervous to leave her for the first time, but she was in great hands. Jill was amazing at giving her love and making her feel comfortable. She also made sure to play with her daily. We loved the daily updates and pictures. We would recommend Jill and will definitely be contacting her if we need a pet sitter in the future. She’s amazing!
Jill was awesome and Jack really enjoyed his day with her. He came back cleaner than when we left him and a happy pup. Would definitely use Jill again when we are in the Monterey area!
We loved how Jill took care of our dog, Penny! But I think Penny loved Jill more! Penny spent the weekend with Jill at Jill's house and came back happy! Jill loves dogs -- you can tell by the way she talks about them, and how she talks to them. Penny does not get along with other dogs which has always been disappointing to us. Jill understood what to do, and how to handle Penny outside of her house. We love Jill and will bring Penny back to her whenever we need help! Thank you!
If you’re looking for someone who will treat your dog like family, look no further. My mom has fostered over 100 dogs for Monterey Bay Lab Rescue, providing love, care, and training to dogs in need. She works from home, so she’s always available to give dogs the attention they deserve. With a deep understanding of canine behavior, endless patience, and a true passion for animals, she ensures every dog feels safe, happy, and loved!
Jill is an absolute treasure when it comes to caring for dogs! As a dachshund parent, I was initially cautious about finding the right sitter for my long-haired mini dachshunds, but Jill won me over completely. Her natural way with dogs is evident - I've had the pleasure of watching her at the dog park where she shows such genuine joy and understanding in every interaction. What truly impressed me was how she connected with my babies - they absolutely adored her! Her attentiveness and genuine love for dogs shines through in everything she does. I trust her completely with my fur family and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a caring, reliable, and passionate dog sitter. If you want someone who will treat your dogs like their own, Jill is your person!
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Schedule
I teach online so I'm very rarely out of the house. I'm usually sitting on my couch with my laptop. I have a nice fenced-in back yard / patio area and I leave the door wide open to the back all the time, And the door is literally 2 ft from the couch. The dogs can come and go safely. I just love to have a dog snuggling up with me on the couch while I'm working. My husband teases me that we can't walk anywhere without me stopping and petting and talking and scratching every dog I see.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in small backyard. I leave the door open between my living room and the backyard so the dogs can come and go. Some dogs love to just lay in the sun on the back pavers other dogs just go out to go to the bathroom while other dogs won't go out unless I go out and sit with them. It's very very safe
A typical day
Primarily it's just whatever you tell me your dog wants. They want to play ball. We play ball. If they want to go to the dog park we go to the dog park. If they want walks we do walks. Mostly though I find the dogs just are really happy that I sit in one place and that when they want attention they snuggle up next to me and when they want to be independent they play with the toys on the floor. Really it's just like life with toddlers