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Jocelyn D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Jocelyn D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Animal Caretaker

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.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

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.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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47 ratings
Melanie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 14, 2026

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!

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Melanie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 21, 2026

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!

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Melanie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 13, 2026

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!

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Melanie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 29, 2026

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!

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Melanie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 08, 2025

It was another great part visit with Jocelyn. Our dogs LOVE her and get excited when I tell hem she is coming! Thanks Jocelyn for all your wonderful and loving care and play with the pups!

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Melanie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 30, 2025

Jocelyn is a wonderful person who is great with animals and loves them and I ndetsyands them. Our dogs are always calm and happy when we come home after Jocelyn has been staying with them. We so appreciate her responsible care of our pups and everything is s in order when E return. She sends fun videos and pictures, gives our allergic German Shepherd his medicine and gives them both lots of playtime and snuggles! She is great!

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

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.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Jocelyn can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
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!
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.