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Jocelyn D.

Newington, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
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Services

Jocelyn can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am taking a light course load this semester, so my schedule is open for all services. I am also free to sit on weekends and holidays.

About Jocelyn D.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a leopard gecko named Charlie, and a tabby cat named Jolie. I always make sure that my pets are safe, well-fed, and get lots of love and attention.

Information Jocelyn D. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. I have experience with administering medications including insulin injections. I am willing to accommodate any pet to the best of my ability!

A typical day

I spend a lot of time with the animals, giving lots of attention and play, and making sure they are happy and content during the visit.

Location

Newington, CT

Jocelyn D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Animal Caretaker

Pet care experience

Hello, I’m an undergraduate student studying biology at Central Connecticut State University. I have experience caring for dogs, cats, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and barnyard animals.

Reviews

Melanie L.
House Sitting • Jul 14, 2026
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As always, Jocelyn took wonderful care of our pups. They love her and get excited when she comes to stay and they sleep in her room when she leaves. She is great!

Melanie L.
House Sitting • Jun 21, 2026
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Jocelyn was so great with our dogs this weekend as she always has been! She is so responsible and just genuinely loves the dogs and is comfortable staying here and taking great care of the house and them. We are lucky to have her here and to not worry about our beloved pups when she is with them! She plays outside with them and feeds them and can give meds to our big boy and they absolutely love her!

Melanie L.
House Sitting • Apr 13, 2026
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Jocelyn is an amazing and loving pet sitter! she has her own animal friends at home with her and clearly loves them so much. She remembers our dogs as if they are her own pets and she loves them and they love her back! She really gives us honest and funny updates and pictures and videos of them having a great time with her, competing for her attention, playing and looking so happy! Jocelyn adores animals and it shows. She is a very responsible young woman and we are very fond of her. We only know her through Rover and that is enough to be able to trust and rely on her with our beloved doggies! Thanks so much Jocelyn for always clueing us in and doing the best for our pups and especially never making it seem like a chore but always loving to stay with them the way our own son and daughter do! We came home to happy and relaxed, exercised dogs who were happy to see us but certainly not frantic or anxious in any way. That is the magic of Joelyn!

Melanie L.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 29, 2026
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What would we do without lovely Jocelyn to care for our pups as if they were her own? She loves animals and is always kind and warm and professional in her work. It is clear that she is a natural with animals and our dogs love her. She always sends us updates and lets us know know how it is going, one they are outside paying and when they've eaten and are down for the night and up in the morning. She is a treasure!

About Jocelyn D.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a leopard gecko named Charlie, and a tabby cat named Jolie. I always make sure that my pets are safe, well-fed, and get lots of love and attention.

Information Jocelyn D. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. I have experience with administering medications including insulin injections. I am willing to accommodate any pet to the best of my ability!

A typical day

I spend a lot of time with the animals, giving lots of attention and play, and making sure they are happy and content during the visit.

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Jocelyn D.

Newington, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews