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Joanie S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Joanie S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$36 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Joanie has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Compassionate Care, Peace of Mind

# About Me I have over 10 years of experience providing pet sitting and house sitting services, and I genuinely love caring for animals. I enjoy getting to know each pet's unique personality and needs so I can provide attentive, compassionate care while you're away. I have no breed restrictions and am comfortable caring for dogs of all ages, from energetic puppies to senior dogs. I can also accommodate many pets with mild behavioral concerns, medications, mobility limitations, or other special care requirements. In addition to dogs, I'm happy to care for cats and other small animals, including small livestock. I understand that trusting someone with both your pets and your home is a big decision. I treat every home with respect and always leave it in the same condition I found it. --- # House Sitting House sitting is my most comprehensive service and is ideal for pets who are happiest staying in the comfort of their own home. Care includes feeding, fresh water, potty breaks, playtime, companionship, medication administration, and any other routine care your pet requires. Because I work part-time, attend school full-time, care for my own pets, and serve multiple clients, my standard house sitting service is based on scheduled visits throughout the day rather than remaining in your home continuously. Most pets receive care approximately every **4–8 hours**, depending on my schedule. Visits include potty breaks, meals, playtime, companionship, medication administration (if needed), and other routine care. For dogs, my standard house sitting service generally includes **one dedicated walk per day**, along with additional potty breaks throughout the day. While I always do my best to accommodate your pet's routine, I cannot guarantee visits at exact times or perfectly match their normal daily schedule. My standard service is best suited for pets that are comfortable being alone between visits and have some flexibility in their routine. I typically provide my final evening visit between **9:00 PM–11:00 PM** and return early the following morning to continue care. ### Enhanced & Continuous Care Some pets require more attention than my standard house sitting service is designed to provide. This may include young puppies, pets recovering from surgery, seniors with medical needs, pets with separation anxiety, dogs that require multiple daily walks, or pets that cannot comfortably be left alone for several hours. If your pet needs more frequent visits, overnight supervision, multiple daily walks, or continuous care, I may be able to accommodate those needs depending on my availability. Because this level of care requires me to significantly adjust my schedule and dedicate substantially more time to one household, these services are available **at an adjusted rate** based on your pet's individual needs and the level of care required. Please contact me before booking so we can discuss the best care plan for your pet. --- # Drop-In Visits Drop-in visits are a great option for pets who don't require house sitting but still need reliable care while you're away. Visits may include: * Feeding and fresh water * Potty breaks * Litter box cleaning * Medication administration * Playtime and companionship * A short walk, if time allows and it is appropriate for your pet Drop-in visits focus on meeting your pet's essential care needs during the scheduled visit. If your dog needs a full exercise walk, I recommend booking a dedicated dog walk. --- # Dog Walking Dog walks are dedicated exercise sessions focused on physical activity, mental stimulation, and enrichment. Each walk is tailored to your dog's age, energy level, pace, and individual needs to provide a safe and enjoyable experience. --- # Before You Book Clear communication helps ensure the best experience for everyone. If your pet has medical needs, strict scheduling requirements, requires frequent potty breaks, multiple daily walks, or cannot comfortably be left alone between visits, please let me know before booking. I'm always happy to discuss your pet's routine and determine whether my standard services or a customized care plan will be the best fit. My goal is to provide dependable, compassionate care while making sure your pets are safe, comfortable, and well cared for while you're away.

Cat care experience

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Your cats new best friend!

Joanie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I only host pets in my home for close friends and family. Opening your home to a stranger is no small thing and I never take it lightly. I treat my clients home with respect and always make sure to leave the home in the condition in which it was left.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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15 ratings
Kaitlin C.
4.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 26, 2026

We appreciated Joanie dealing with off leash dogs and protecting our one dog, making sure she didn’t get hurt. She also gave updates when our dogs weren’t eating food etc (we just moved so everyone was still adjusting). They seemed happy when we got home and it was nice getting photos throughout the stay.

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Rachelle H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 22, 2026

Joanie is seriously the best. She's extremely patient with our reactive fella, Anubis. With her help, he's gaining confidence trusting strangers and trying new things. She's definitely our dog sitter/walker of choice here in town.

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Evangeline A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 09, 2026

Joanie was just wonderful with our dog, Arlow. She was attentive and responsible and really earned both Arlows and our trust. She is so sweet and reliable and we can’t wait to have her back as our sitter! I really felt like i could sit back and enjoy our vacation knowing Joanie was taking care of our puppers. 🖤 10/10

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Steven F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 05, 2026

Joanie is awesome! She has been walking my two border collies for the past 3 weeks and they love her. They do both off and on leash walks and she gives them the exercise, love, and compassion they need. My dogs are 11 and 8 years old and have never been walked by anyone other than me. Joanie is punctual and super good at communicating. I am very happy we found Joanie. Book her with confidence.

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Diana F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 04, 2026

I’ve got 2 senior pups with some medical issues and Joanie took great care of them. Loved all the pics

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Steven F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 30, 2026

Joanie is fantastic. I have 2 border collies and they are a handful of work and need a lot of walking and activity. I recently had knee replacement surgery and my dogs have never been walked by anyone other than myself and they are 11 and 8 years old. I asked Joanie if we could do a paid trial walk where I came along and she was great. She has been walking them 1-2x a day for the past few weeks and my dogs love her. They are off leash a lot and listen to her perfectly. Joanie is responsive and really gives your dogs the love and attention they need. While I expect to recover in another month or so I will continue use Joanie afterwards whenever she is available. Just a super person and a super dog person. I highly recommend her.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work part-time while attending school full-time, so I primarily offer morning, midday/afternoon, and evening drop-in visits for pet care. During each visit, I provide potty breaks, short walks, feeding, fresh water, playtime, and plenty of companionship to help keep your pet happy and comfortable while you're away. Because of my schedule, pets should be comfortable being alone for approximately 4–6 hours between visits, and on rare occasions, up to 8 hours. I typically do not offer overnight stays or constant-care services. However, I may be able to accommodate these requests for an additional fee, depending on my availability.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Joanie can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Please let me know in advance if your pet requires any special attention or has any special needs or behavioral issues. I generally can accommodate most situations and have some background working with animals with anxiety, reactivity and other behavioral concerns.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.