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Joan S.

Port Charlotte, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•82 reviews
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I was a Veterinary Technician at the busiest Animal Clinic in Port Charlotte for over 15 years. If you truly would like a Pet Professional to watch your furry family members, I am that person! I keep a routine, and no one is ever alone. I am here 99% of the time. If I leave the home it is to just go and check up on a cat or walk a dog. I do not use dangerous chemicals on my property,which is fully fenced and very shaded. There are oak, pine and sea grape trees as well as mostly native plants. All non-toxic to animals. The yard is a favorite spot, but if it's too hot, playtime is limited to early morning and dusk. There are solar, security lights all over the yard, so after dark potty breaks are fully illuminated and always accompanied by myself. I can assure you that your dog will have a good time here! About this sitter: I have been a veterinary technician since 1992 and have also been pet sitting since then. I know most of the vets in our area and have a working knowledge of pets that most sitters do not. I am very concerned about the welfare of your pet while he or she is staying here with me and I will make sure that your little or big one is safe and sound and most of all, HAPPY!!! Why I love dog sitting I have been an animal lover all of my life, but I have been a Veterinary Technician since 1992. Meet my pets I have an African Grey Parrot who is 18 yrs old. I also have 3 older cats About my yard Yep, I have a nice, fenced in yard that is shady with lots of play room, there is a track that they can run, usually they chase one another around the track. There are shaded, sandy areas to dig and there are spots in super shady areas to sit and relax and there is an Igloo house to sit in if they like. I always go out and stay with the dogs when they are outside, they are never left alone. My experience administering medication Absolutely, either oral or injectable. Subcutaneous injections or intravenous injections. I am a trained Veterinary Technician.

Reviews

Don H.
Dog Boarding • Sep 04, 2018
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Joan was awesome! I don't know how she did it. She took great care of our boys while she was coping with a very personal loss. She is a sweetheart who is more than qualified to take care of your dog. We will use no other dog boarder!

Krista V.
Dog Boarding • Jul 27, 2018
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Joan is awesome! Her home is very pet friendly and you can tell she has a genuine love for animals. During our stay Joan unfortunately had a personal emergency but found an excellent Rover sitter to take her place for a couple days. Care of my dog and other pets staying at her home was never compromised! She truly makes it a priority to make sure everyone is well taken care of. I will definitely be bringing Peanut to Joan's home again. She came home happy, clean and literally dog tired from having so much fun!

Nancy B.
Dog Boarding • Jul 12, 2018
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You can't find anyone better than Joan to care for your dog! She and her home are devoted to love and attention. I received daily updates and pictures and felt Snickers didn't miss me at all! He made friends and played and had a great vacation while I was on my business trip. I'm sure he can't wait to go back.

Tom R.
Dog Boarding • Jun 23, 2018
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Joan was excellent! We were away for almost 3 weeks. We had a meet and greet a couple weeks before our schedule and then she picked up the dogs that day before we left. She sent numerous pictures to give us an update. On the day of our return she brought the dogs to our home and as a bonus gave them a quick bath before bringing them back. I would most definitely use her again.

About Joan S.

Communication

26 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few days
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

26 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Joan S. would like to know about your pet

*Please, if your dog is in any way Aggressive Towards Cats, I CANNOT watch your dog. It is very important to us that everyone is safe at our home. Thank You!!* And of course, they must like other dogs. I have a senior, blind dog that I am fostering, two elder dogs and two younger dogs...so really anything goes here. The Seniors are fosters that were pulled from a horrible shelter in Miami. I do lots of rescue and adoption work.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks well we play out in the back yard and there are nice sidewalks in my neighborhood. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Any where he/she likes!!! I allow dogs/cats to sleep in bed if it makes them feel better. I also place comforters and doggie beds around the home so that where ever they would like to plop down, there is something soft to lie on. Time I'll spend with your dog Well most of the day, since I am always home with them.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Joan can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Joan can watch in your home

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

About Joan S.

Communication

26 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few days
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

26 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 4 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Joan S. would like to know about your pet

*Please, if your dog is in any way Aggressive Towards Cats, I CANNOT watch your dog. It is very important to us that everyone is safe at our home. Thank You!!* And of course, they must like other dogs. I have a senior, blind dog that I am fostering, two elder dogs and two younger dogs...so really anything goes here. The Seniors are fosters that were pulled from a horrible shelter in Miami. I do lots of rescue and adoption work.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks well we play out in the back yard and there are nice sidewalks in my neighborhood. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Any where he/she likes!!! I allow dogs/cats to sleep in bed if it makes them feel better. I also place comforters and doggie beds around the home so that where ever they would like to plop down, there is something soft to lie on. Time I'll spend with your dog Well most of the day, since I am always home with them.

Location

Port Charlotte, FL

Joan S.'s Neighborhood

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Joan S.

Port Charlotte, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•82 reviews