Jo'Ell S.
Downers Grove, IL
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Pet care experience
Taking summer reservations now! Don’t DELAY bookings go fast! I have rescued dogs and cats for over 12 years!! Our household is an animal heaven. I love caring for our four legged family members. I am trust worthy and patient. Long walks and lots of attention I love to give. I am great with puppies and puppy training lots of positive reinforcement. Older dogs I love and have a special place for in my heart. Will play with them and give lots of attention to. I have boarded dogs, cats, bunnies and hamsters. I understand when attention is needed. I however do not allow anyone in my home during meet n greet or at time of drop off. Meet n greets are held outside in my front yard. As I am vetted and background checked unfortunately owners are not so please understand. Also at time of drop offs and picks they will all be done outside. Many pup owners are anxious and are first time Rover. Drop offs would be like a child always best to let me bring pup in alone. Long good byes simply aren’t good for your pup as you linger. I can provide pictures of house. I am pretty flexible and can attend to your pets needs. I am able to take in pet families with more than one. I have the space to place pups on separate floors. There are times when drop offs and picks ups overlap with other pups. It is inevitable that this will happen. I am constantly busy. Circumstances do come up and some pet owners need emergency help so at times more then one pup might be in home. Flights get canceled etc. and I wouldn’t toss any pup out. Rest assured I won’t ever expose your pup when cross over times happen. So please understand as your flight might get canceled or traffic is horrible. Some things are out of ones control. I am a widowed mom and some things pop up and some flexibility is needed on my end from time to time. Please be sure to leave or update times of drop off and pickup as your travel approaches. I plan according to your times on any other commitments. If your dog requires brushing I will charge for grooming. It is also crucial that your spouse/partner has access to the pet reservation should your phone break/get lost. Provide emergency contacts and vet. Please consider me for your pets needs. Thank you for your consideration. Have a great day.
Reviews
Thank you again! So great knowing Margo is in great hands with your family!
Jo’Ell was so wonderful. She was caring, attentive and took really great care of Maya! I highly recommend her services. She really takes great care of the pups!
Jo’Ell was great. I was at ease knowing my fur baby was in her care.
Jo’Ell is literally the best! Treats our dog like her own and her kids are so sweet with him to. She’s easy with drop offs and pickups as well.
About Jo'Ell S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I take the utmost care for your fur baby! They are never left alone in the fenced in yard. You can feel confident that the safety and environment while here in my home will be taken.
Home
Information Jo'Ell S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know any medications or special care that is needed. I have no problem giving medication to your pup or cat. Crate trained or not. Also if they use peed pads etc. please before you decide to book/board make sure your pet is seen by vet to determine necessary meds needed for anxiety. it is also crucial that you provide any and all anxiety medications for your pup if it’s their first time or have any separation issues. Please provide cbd, Xanax etc. an old shirt you have worn works great. For seniors who have eye sight issues and hearing it’s really truly important for anxiety meds. They often get confused at their new environment vet appt recommendation before stay. They could exhibit anxiety symptoms (blood in stool) and bark a lot in a new environment and have confusion. Often with poor eyesight and hearing they need to navigate a brand new environment. Helping to keep your pups relaxed and at ease is important. Please add your spouse/partner to the account. I have had clients break/or have their phone lost while away! Add emergency contacts! Vet info! I know it’s a lot but remember they are part of your family and I treat them as such when they arrive.
A typical day
I have a large backyard fenced in to have lots of outdoor play. Of course I take into consideration the breed of dog, weather etc I will never run them in yard in the heat of the day or the very cold winter days.
Services
Jo'Ell can host
Availability
My routine begins at 5am. Outside time begins along with feedings. Lots of yard time during the day. Simple routine with lots time for fur babies. I’ve been taking care of fur babies for over 12 years and have no problem fitting a fur baby into a routine. I do prefer early am drop offs. Between the hours of 6am-8:30(at the latest or after 4:30/5pm. I do keep to a time schedule and I often have other commitments planned around when you give a time for drop off or pick up so it’s important to keep this in mind. I also have three teenage mini adults. So there are times or things that can come up such as dr appts I may need to bring them to. In general pics and updates are in the am and late afternoon/pm. I do not allow anyone in my home for meet n greets or drop offs/pick ups. As I am vetted pup owners are not and I unfortunately have had some unfortunate experiences. So please understand I am a widow raising three kids on my own and safety is my utmost priority. I do run kids to and from school along with other appts. So I do ask for time forgiveness at times as I would do the same for unexpected situations on your end as well with flight cancellations and traffic delays.
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About Jo'Ell S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I take the utmost care for your fur baby! They are never left alone in the fenced in yard. You can feel confident that the safety and environment while here in my home will be taken.
Home
Information Jo'Ell S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know any medications or special care that is needed. I have no problem giving medication to your pup or cat. Crate trained or not. Also if they use peed pads etc. please before you decide to book/board make sure your pet is seen by vet to determine necessary meds needed for anxiety. it is also crucial that you provide any and all anxiety medications for your pup if it’s their first time or have any separation issues. Please provide cbd, Xanax etc. an old shirt you have worn works great. For seniors who have eye sight issues and hearing it’s really truly important for anxiety meds. They often get confused at their new environment vet appt recommendation before stay. They could exhibit anxiety symptoms (blood in stool) and bark a lot in a new environment and have confusion. Often with poor eyesight and hearing they need to navigate a brand new environment. Helping to keep your pups relaxed and at ease is important. Please add your spouse/partner to the account. I have had clients break/or have their phone lost while away! Add emergency contacts! Vet info! I know it’s a lot but remember they are part of your family and I treat them as such when they arrive.
A typical day
I have a large backyard fenced in to have lots of outdoor play. Of course I take into consideration the breed of dog, weather etc I will never run them in yard in the heat of the day or the very cold winter days.
Location
Downers Grove, IL
Pets
Jo'Ell S.
Downers Grove, IL