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Joey S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 repeat clients
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Joey S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

I love your dog more than you do!

I really love dogs. A lot. A major goal in my life is to love all people unconditionally. Luckily dogs pretty much already do that so I just follow their lead and treat them with the utmost respect they deserve ("God" is "Dog" spelled backwards, just saying!) Things that set me apart from other Rovers: - I was once a certified massage practitioner: When I pet your dog I theoretically could charge ~$100/hour! Your pup will always receive complimentary cuddles and positive reinforcement. It’s my pleasure to provide the utmost care and attention for however long you need - I've got a dog-friendly car: I’m Rochester-based but I’ll go anywhere to help out. If your furry friend has a favorite destination they like to visit I can take them on a field trip at your discretion - Is your dog a little skittish, anxious or aggressive? Or maybe suffering from separation anxiety? No need to be nervous about booking me. I take pride in assisting dogs with special needs and will gladly abide by your specific handling requests so as to improve their temperament. During a meet-and-greet we can discuss all details necessary to make sure they get the extra attention they deserve. It’s my goal for you to see behavior improvement and extra smiles when you reunite with your pup - I’ve completed the American Red Cross Cat and Dog First Aid course and am fully prepared to act fast and responsibly in case of emergency Excited to meet you and your puppers! - Joey

Qualifications

34 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I’m currently unable to house dogs in my home as per building pet policy but am happy to relocate to your place to house sit as necessary Please consider me for special requests and don’t hesitate to ask any questions. I don’t bite! (and hope your dog doesn’t either haha)

Ratings and reviews

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Caley F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 03, 2026

Joey did an amazing job caring for our fur babies! 10/10

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Staci H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 30, 2026

Joey is the best person to have take care of your pets. He goes above and beyond for your animals and takes excellent care of your home. As long as Joey is available he will always be our choice for dog sitting. Thank you Joey!!!

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Sandra S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 13, 2026

Joey has a wonderful personality, he absolutely aced it with my cats. He took great care of my home while I was away, I have seven cats ranging from 16 to 6 months that are all rescues. While I was away, one of them had to be medicated for a UTI and Joey did that. He fed the birds. And he sent me pictures every single day of each cat that had the cutest captions underneath! When I got home, my home was beautiful and I really knew I did the right thing by hiring Joey. He’s passionate and he really does love the animals!

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Deanna M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 04, 2026

Joey is absolutely wonderful! Our three Labrador boys really loved him and it put our minds at ease. He was very professional and made sure to re-visit our home before we left on our vacation so our boys could meet him again and to learn their schedule and ask questions. We had zero concerns while we were away which was very nice. He also sent us amazing photos of our boys every day. When we returned, the house was pretty much in the same shape as we left it. It was a great surprise to not have to come home to a mess. We could go on and on about how wonderful he is but overall, if you are looking for a great dog sitter, we would definitely recommend Joey!

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Michelle M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 31, 2025

Joey was great and a fantastic human! It was our first time using this service but I felt so comfortable leaving our dog with him and he took excellent care of him. The funny daily updates were a highlight including the absolute beautiful photography he did of our dog. Appreciate him so much!

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Kayla B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 10, 2025

Joeys the best and so loving to my little girl. I highly recommend him. 😊

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Hopefully I’m busy taking care of your pets all day, every day. When I walk your dog your best friend instantly becomes mine as well

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Joey can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
It’s best that I know EXACTLY what your dog is like, their genuine self. That way I can determine if I’m the best fit for them. I don’t care if your dog poops diarrhea every single damn time, so long as you tell me and then I’ll bring baby wipes just in case. Or if your dog despises children: might be important for me to know Foo-Foo’s penchant for baby face gets stronger the more I accidentally allow toddlers to approach! I’m happy to help adjust your dogs behavior through positive reinforcement techniques and genuine “Uncle Joey” unconditional love but this would come at a greater cost than the listed walk/housesit rate. Although I may not be able to diagnose exactly what is going on with your aggressive/anxious/depressed/fearful pet I can try to pass along what I’ve learned and studied for the past 9+ years of taking care of dogs. Uncle Joey will let your dog do whatever it wants to do for the whole half/full hour walk. I spoil the shit outta them (literally, and I’ll even clean it up too!) What’s not to like?
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.