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Jodie S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Jodie S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
42 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Durham Pet Lover!

I’m a true pet lover! My family always had dogs growing up and I got my first rescue as soon as I became an adult. As a teen, I worked at a vet’s and was the neighborhood pet caretaker. Over the years, I have enjoyed fostering dogs and cats. I am comfortable giving medications and working with senior pets. My personal dogs have ranged in sizes from 5lbs (toy poodle mix) to 130lbs (Great Dane). I love taking my dogs to obedience training and am passionate about the human/animal bond. Currently, I am the volunteer coordinator for my hospital’s dog therapy program. In addition to 1 dog-loving cat, I have 2 sweet little mixed breed pups. One is a chill senior, and one likes to play. If the fit is right, I might also have an occasional easy going foster dog. We are a low-key household. I look forward to adding your pup to the mix!

Cat care experience

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Durham Cat Lover!

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

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
42 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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12 ratings
Julie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 14, 2025

Great sitter!!!

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Justin P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 08, 2025

Pearl had a great time with Jodie and all her four-legged friends. Pearl was worn out when I took her home, which is just what I want! Jodie was communicative throughout my trip, sending plenty of updates and pics. Thanks, Jodie!

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Kathryn H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 30, 2024

Jodie was friendly, responsive and took great care of our dog over Thanksgiving. She was flexible when we had to have someone else drop him off and sent pictures and videos throughout the stay. Highly recommended!

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Beth S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 19, 2024

I can leave town with zero worries my dog is going to be just fine. Jodie is such a wonderful dog sitter, she is an absolute go-to

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Annie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 21, 2024

Jodie was available to watch our sweet Shiba with little notice when we decided to sneak away to the beach last minute. Jodie is an excellent communicator, sending frequent photos and updates, and it is very obvious that she makes her canine guests feel comfortable and at home. We highly highly recommend Jodie!

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Deliyah N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 10, 2024

Jodie was very sweet and helped me out last minute. Kream was in great hands and hope to book with her again

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Schedule

I work outside of the home 3 days out of the week. My animals use a pet door to explore our fenced in large yard. If you are not comfortable with a pet door, no problem! I am happy to monitor potty/play breaks. I can also crate your pup if that’s what they are most comfortable with. My pets are allowed on the furniture and sleep on the bed, but I totally understand if you do not want your pup to get into the habit.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We are a relaxed household and it is not unusual to see both cats and dogs on the couch with me! We go on walks, go to restaurants and take trips places. We are a happy family and look forward to adding a fun companion to our group! If your pup needs a lot of exercisevor is aggressive to cats, this probably is not the best fit. We are a snuggly, loving, and quiet home that welcomes new doggy guests!

Pets

A typical day

Potty breaks in the back yard (I make sure they go out before and after work) and then walks/outings/playtime in the evenings and weekends. This depends on your dog’s wants and needs. I’ve had couch potatoes and activity seekers! Lots of snuggles and love when I’m home. I try to go by what each dog wants to do on their vacation!

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
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Jodie can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know how to best take care of your pet. Do they have any fears I should know about? What kind of interaction do they like? Any food/resource guarding? Any particular foods/treats you do not want them to have? Any leash reactivity? What is their schedule and what has worked best for them in new environments? Do they like rides in the car? Going out to new places? Walks in the woods? I want boarding to be a fun and enjoyable experience for them, and the more information, the better.
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.