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Jocelyn S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Jocelyn S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $22 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

sensitive + compassionate care 🤍

Hello hello! I've taken care of pets throughout my whole upbringing, and have always felt the deepest love and connection to animals. Anyone who knows me will testify that if there's a dog or cat around, you can find me giving it some love! I grew up taking care of dogs, cats, and bunnies, and have developed lots of knowledge around animals behavior and needs. I've cared for my current dog through puppy training, and previous dogs and cats through their old age. I also have experience with anxious and reactive dogs. My current dog has become quite the anxious girl after being attacked by another pup years ago. This change in behavior has led me to be conscious and responsive to her body language, so I know what she's feeling and what she needs from me. If you have a dog who's anxious around people or other dogs, you can trust that I'll be fully responsive to their emotions, and care for them accordingly. I'll make sure to get to know your dog's personality, and respond to their own unique needs. My main hope is that your animals feel comfortable, safe, and loved when they're around me.

Cat care experience

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Loving cats throughout all 9 lives

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

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
21 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

When your pet is in my care, you can trust that I'll get to know their unique needs and desires. I'm happy to spend the time and energy getting to know your pet, so that they can feel most loved and supported in my care. If your dog particularly loves to chase a ball and be outside, I'll gladly spend my time playing with them and getting out their energy! If your dog prefers to hang out alone and not be smothered in attention, and you just need someone to feed them and let them out.. that's cool too! My main priority at all times is that your pets feel cared for and happy, whatever that means for them :)

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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62 ratings
Mary Anne A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 31, 2025

Jocelyn provided excellent care for our goldendoodle, Ziggy, while staying at our house for several nights. She provided him with daily walks and adventures, kept up with his medicine, and left our house very clean and tidy. She also provided regular updates and photos. I highly recommend her for your pet sitting needs!

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Meilin B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 17, 2025

Jocelyn did a wonderful job looking after my two dogs for a week. She was responsible, and caring. I get anxious when thinking about leaving my dogs under the care of someone else because they can be handfuls. Jocelyn came to meet my dogs before staying with them and had wonderful questions about their routine, preferences, and personalities. She was patient with my Yorkie who is standoffish and weary around new people. When she showed up to dog sit, my Yorkie greeted her happily and with a toy. He only does that two 5 people so this was a great sign! My other dog is a spaniel who loves everyone and Jocelyn welcomed all the snuggles and kisses happily. Throughout my trip, she kept me updated with photos and details of what they had done that day. When I got home, I was shocked to find the driveway shoveled along with the deck. Laundry was done and dry in the dryer, and my home looked wonderful. Jocelyn went above and beyond not just with caring for my fur children, but my home. I would highly recommend to book dog sitting or walking with Jocelyn. You won’t be disappointed!

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Kristina S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 17, 2025

Jocelyn is fantastic!! She was all the things you want in a dog sitter (especially one staying overnight) - prompt, responsive, kind, communicative, trustworthy - and the dogs love her!! Even our girl Boston Terrier, who tends to be nervous when we travel, looked like she was relaxed and having a great time playing in the pictures Jocelyn sent along. We'll definitely book her again, and would 100% recommend her!!

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Michael C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 09, 2025

Jocelyn was fantastic. House looks better than when qe left it and Harvey is as happy as can be. Highly recommend!!

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Kelly C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 28, 2024

Jocelyn was wonderful with our two goldens! Was very responsive and flexible when our plans changed - she sent pictures and the dogs were healthy, happy, and tired upon our return!

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Max and Hailee F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 07, 2024

Jocelyn was so great with our black lab Ted!! We were gone for 48 hours (and very anxious to leave our best guy home) and Jocelyn made it so so easy for us and for him. Constant communication and updates and lots of pictures! She was so good with all his weird quirks and made sure Ted was always happy and safe, such a relief for us. We highly recommend Jocelyn to anyone nervous about leaving their pup!!

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

My schedule is wide open at the moment! I'm a freelance professional dancer, and in between projects. Would love to fill my time with some walks!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Jocelyn can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your pet has any sort of particular behaviors that I should be aware of (anxious tendencies, depression when family is gone, reactiveness, anywhere they don't like to be pet). I want to make sure your pet feels safe and comfortable at all times!
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.