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Joanna S.

4.8 out of 5 stars
33 repeat clients
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Joanna S.

4.8 out of 5 stars
33 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $28 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Home full time

A caring and compassionate person. that loves dogs of all kinds. whether they be puppy,adult, especially seniors, or special needs. All breeds welcome. I have a large fenced in backyard, with a ramp, for older dogs that can't use the stairs. I also will help the dog learn how to walk on a leash, and helping anxious dogs feel right at home. Also run an animal sanctuary for senior dogs and cats, that have a good home here. To be in, for the rest of their lives. This sanctuary is Maw & Paws Ark Inc. I have helped many. Pets are not throw aways, they are family. I treat every dog like they are family. All are welcome. No dog is, Ever, left unattended outside. Even if it's fenced in yard.

Qualifications

33 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.8
stars
71 ratings
anitha P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 18, 2026

Joanna was kind and very caring for our Hans.

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Dale H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 01, 2026

Opie loved Joanne, she was wonderful! I definitely will be calling her again! Sweet lady !!

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Ashlee S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 03, 2025

Joanna was an excellent dog sitter! She was very nice and had a warm spirit about her. You can tell she truly cares about animals. I would definitely use her again when I would need services.

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Be E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 20, 2025

Joanna was very nice and really made Smokey feel at home. She was very pleasant and caring about animals. She took time with Smokey. I will book with Joanna again.

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Ronnie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 01, 2025

She's a very nice person to meet. She loved attending to Romeo, and we were very satisfied with her attending to him. And we won't hesitate having her to take of Romeo again, hopefully she will be available when that time comes again,thank you Miss Joanna.

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Josephine S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 21, 2025

Joanna took great care of my cat! He had a great time, and Joanna even helped me figure out a good supplement to help keep his fur nice and soft. She’s the best!

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Schedule

it fits in ,my everyday schedule, i really do not have a schedule, i run an animal sanctuary ,so caring for dogs and cats is very full time

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

i board dogs, on a full time schedule, just because i am here full time.again i run a animal sanctuary for senior dogs and cats, this is the safest place you will ever place your pet in. this place is full of love and compassion. I do not travel to people's homes.

Pets

A typical day

a typical day, will be feeding and taking dogs out for their walks,what i call their constitutional, walks, i need to know if the dog is house trained, knows to go out potty, i understand the accidents, as i do clean up as well, not the prettiest thing to do, but its part of the description of caregiver. Some dogs i have cared for . i will play ball with them, with a frisbee, etc

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Crate-trained dogs only
Joanna can host up to 3 pets per night
to know that the dog is crate trained, NEEDS TO Know simple commands,manners, like sit stay, how to walk on a leash, i play ball with them, frisbee, always prepared, for anything. yes, my hours for arrivals and pick ups,are 9:00 am -8:00 pm in the summer and 9:00am -6:00pm in winter. i am flexible, on a case by case situation,
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