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John J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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John J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
35 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Pets dig me

I’m a retired wildlife biologist with lots of time and interest in taking care of animals. I’ve had dogs and indoor (mostly) cats most of my life and thus I’m fully used to scooping poo, sweeping up kitty litter, etc. You will not return to a minefield in the yard or a messy litter box

Cat care experience

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Cats dig me

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

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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2 ratings
Jennica L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 21, 2025

Great sitter who does a great job with animals big and small. John has watched our dogs, cats, bird, chickens, and box turtle. He’s even taken care of our flowers & plants. Highly recommend! Our pets love him. :)

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Jennica L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 02, 2025

John did a great job taking care of our pets. Highly recommended!

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Lisa L.
Dec 31, 2024

John is reliable and trustworthy and I highly recommend him. He has a genuine love and compassion for animals. Whether it’s walking, pet sitting or companionship there is no one I’d trust more with my pet.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m retired and thus available often. You can count on me to spend quality time with your pets, not just feed and go. I look forward to meeting them

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I like animals more than most people, haha, and will care for them with great focus. Your pets will be my buddies and we’ll have a safe and fun time together. I do not have a fence but my house is in the middle of a 113 acre mostly wooded property I own.

Pets

A typical day

I will do whatever you request, but I will give long walks to dogs, play catch, pet, play, etc. you tell me what you want and I’ll oblige

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
John can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know about any meds, frequency to give; special exercise needs; dietary requests. I should be able to accommodate whatever you wish to make your pets as comfy as possible
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.