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Joel E.

Queen Creek, AZ

4.7 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
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Services

Joel can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I'm currently unemployed (over a year) so I have all the time in the world to monitor the pets. The kids are home-schooled so they will also be around 24/7 to assist as well. The schedule is usually dictated by the owner as everyone has their own routine(s).

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About Joel E.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

Boarding in our home may not work right now but in your home works, we provide 24/7 around the clock attention for your pets, or we can just pop in a few times a day if you prefer. I can board pets in my home. I will just have to separate them from my pets to avoid any issues. They are all vaccinated and attended to regularly. Once we get our "real" facility, we will be able to properly board your pets. I'm hoping by Fall/Autumn, depends on my employment situation.

Information Joel E. would like to know about your pet

Obvious things like medical issues, special diet or exercise needs. You know your pet better than I of course. :-) - How dogs are let outside, doggie door, they let you know when or just on a hourly schedule type thing? - Do the animals attempt to escape, require more "watching" as one enters and exits the house - Routines such as playtime, walks, etc. so I keep their routine consistent - Do the pets try to steal the food of the other, should they be fed separately?

A typical day

Since we're usually at the client's home, this dictates the daily activities. We walk dogs if that's what they like and are used to, wherever is available in the area. Cats we just play with their toys throughout the day. It depends on the energy level of the cat(s). Lots of treat breaks if allowed and my daughter teaches them tricks, even the cats! LOL. She taught my cat how to shake and give a high 5. I've never seen anything like it! My cat is so cool and smart. My daughter is ok too I guess haha.

Location

Queen Creek, AZ

Joel E.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Available on ALL upcoming holidays

Pet care experience

IMPORTANT: I only charge by the night, not how many pets you have. When I had to get MY dogs boarded, I was shocked at the cost of having multiple pets or getting them boarded at the vet. OMG!! So I vowed not to do that to other people LOL Usually it's $60 a night regardless of 1 pet or 3. If we get beyond that I would probably have to tack on some additional charges. For now I don't charge a holiday fee but once everyone in town wants me on the same day, hey, supply and demand baby! :-) I've had animals every year of my life since teenager, over 40 years. I've never been without at least one pet. My daughter works with me. We call her the "cat whisperer". She has an uncanny ability to gain an animal's trust. At the last customer we visited, they were shocked when she got the neighbors cat to come to her. They said they've seen anything like it, that the cat NEVER went to anyone other than it's owners. Normally we stay at your place 24/7 and between the two of us can provide around the clock care for your loved ones. I don't leave animals alone unless absolutely necessary and hate to put them in cages even more. So when their owners are away, I like to create as much of a comfortable and non-stressful experience as possible. In the future we will have a professional boarding facility but for now we can do pet sitting in your home or dog walking. I plan to enroll in animal CPR and first aid and am contemplating taking some dog and cat training courses that I have found. I have a no kill animal shelter. We currently have 6 cats and 2 dogs. I'm looking for some land to keep them at and that will be the beginning of my no-kill shelter facility. I plan to take in cats, dogs, horses and who knows what else? I can't stand to see an animal not have a family, a home. Our animals have all been strays or we adopted them. No pet store animals. There are enough strays without needing to go to a pet store. Strays usually end up being the best pets in the long run. We definitely have some characters!

Cat care experience

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Never met a cat I didn't like.

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

Reviews

Ryleigh J.
House Sitting • May 11, 2026
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Excellent care, proactive updates, and went the extra mile to keep our home clean.

Andrew B.
House Sitting • May 04, 2026
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Joel and Ashley once again provided exemplary service caring for our dog and cat in our home. It’s such a huge relief that we can take trips and know our pets are getting top-notch care and attention while we are away. It makes vacation much more enjoyable. Thanks again!

Erica G.
House Sitting • Apr 30, 2026
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We had an overall decent experience with Joel. He was quick to respond, communicative, and clearly kind and attentive with our pets, which we really appreciated. Our fur babies seemed well cared for and comfortable during the stay. He asked if his daughter could join him as she was learning the business. However, we were uncomfortable to learn that he did not ask to invite an additional family member into our home during his stay. To his credit, he did inform us via text after the fact. That said, we found this decision to be invasive and not in line with our expectations for privacy and respect in our home.

Shawn K.
House Sitting • Mar 25, 2026
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Joel was great. Arrived on time (could tell with my Ring). Stayed at the house much more than other sitters have done. Kept things tidy and cleaned towels, dishes, etc. prior to job completion. He offered to do the floors but Cabo kept going in and out of the pool. No problem at all. Now to the most important part, Cabo. Cabo seemed to have done well with Joel. I received pictures throughout the stay as well as communication. Joel even offered some tips that were definitely welcomed. Joel will my go to guy for future jobs. Strongly recommend. Thanks again, Joel!

About Joel E.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

Boarding in our home may not work right now but in your home works, we provide 24/7 around the clock attention for your pets, or we can just pop in a few times a day if you prefer. I can board pets in my home. I will just have to separate them from my pets to avoid any issues. They are all vaccinated and attended to regularly. Once we get our "real" facility, we will be able to properly board your pets. I'm hoping by Fall/Autumn, depends on my employment situation.

Information Joel E. would like to know about your pet

Obvious things like medical issues, special diet or exercise needs. You know your pet better than I of course. :-) - How dogs are let outside, doggie door, they let you know when or just on a hourly schedule type thing? - Do the animals attempt to escape, require more "watching" as one enters and exits the house - Routines such as playtime, walks, etc. so I keep their routine consistent - Do the pets try to steal the food of the other, should they be fed separately?

A typical day

Since we're usually at the client's home, this dictates the daily activities. We walk dogs if that's what they like and are used to, wherever is available in the area. Cats we just play with their toys throughout the day. It depends on the energy level of the cat(s). Lots of treat breaks if allowed and my daughter teaches them tricks, even the cats! LOL. She taught my cat how to shake and give a high 5. I've never seen anything like it! My cat is so cool and smart. My daughter is ok too I guess haha.

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Joel E.

Queen Creek, AZ

4.7 out of 5 stars
31 reviews