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Joan & Jerry H.

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Joan & Jerry H.

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Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
35 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Paws, Play, & Plenty of Love

• Bringing 35 years of hands-on dog care, I treat every pet like family with lots of love, exercise, and attention—so they stay comfortable, relaxed, and happy right at home. 🐶

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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3 ratings
Veronica S.
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Boarding • Juni 27, 2026

Very grateful Joan and Jerry could take Evie last minute. They were incredibly caring, attentive and showed Evie a lot of love and patience. Evie has separation anxiety and needs a bit more attention. Joan and Jerry were phenomenal in making Evie feel loved and safe. Thank you so much for taking such good care of our little girl!

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Jeff & Joce F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Juni 15, 2026

Joan and Jerry were great with our Gilly! He was well cared for and came home happy, relaxed, and back to his routine!

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Ashley E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Juni 12, 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Joan and Jerry took wonderful care of Spike while I was away. He can be a little particular—he's an older dog with dietary restrictions, doesn't care much for other animals, and takes some time to warm up to new people—but they were incredibly patient, attentive, and understanding of his needs. They kept me updated, followed all of his instructions, and gave me peace of mind knowing he was in good hands. It's never easy leaving your pet behind, especially one with a few quirks, but I felt completely comfortable with Spike in their care. I would absolutely recommend Joan and Jerry to anyone looking for reliable, compassionate pet sitters and would gladly book with them again. Thank you both for taking such great care of my boy! ❤️🐾

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Mary Jo S.
Apr. 15, 2026

Hello, I have known Joan & Jerry Hotho for over 10 years. They have been dog owners as long as I have known them. After losing their last dog they decided to wait until getting another one. I recently adopted a dog from a shelter and they immediately offered their pet sitting services to me & my new adoptee, who came to me with high anxiety related issues. Joan & Jerry are two of the most loving pet owners I have ever met. Calm, patient, fun & full of doggy love!! They take my dog outside for exercise, comfort her in my absence, play with her, make sure she is fed & watered and send me photos of her to be sure my own anxiety about leaving her is minimized!! I highly recommend the Hotho's to provide top notch care for doggy parents who have a need to trust their pets care to others. These two have endless love to give and give that love & care naturally, from the heart!

Christy & Jonathan C.
Apr. 11, 2026

Joan is a highly compassionate and affectionate individual who holds a profound affection for animals. Whenever she visits my residence, she ensures that my pets are made aware of their exceptional value, and they consistently exhibit great enthusiasm upon her arrival. You will not find a better pet sitter!!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Caring for pets fits naturally into our retired lifestyle. We are home most of the day to provide dependable care, regular walks, playtime, and the companionship pets need to feel secure.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

You can feel confident leaving your pet in our care. With decades of experience, we focus on safety, consistency, and trust while providing a calm, secure, and loving environment. We have a large fenced backyard for pups to roam and play.

A typical day

Your dog will enjoy supervised playtime in our large fenced yard, interactive games, relaxing companionship, and plenty of attention, exercise, and fun throughout each day with us.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Joan & Jerry can host up to 2 pets per night
Please share your dog’s routine, feeding schedule, medications, allergies, temperament, triggers, commands, social behavior, exercise needs, and any special preferences so we can provide safe, personalized care.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.