John M.
John M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Flexible Pet Lover! 🐾
Hi! I’m Johnny, and I grew up on a ranch in Colorado, where caring for animals was a part of everyday life. I was raised around horses, dogs, cats, and other animals, so being responsible for their care has been second nature since I was young. Throughout my life, I’ve continued to care for pets and understand that every animal has its own personality, routines, and needs. Whether your pet loves long walks, playing fetch, or relaxing on the couch, I’ll make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while you’re away. Professionally, I’ve worked in high-trust positions on Capitol Hill and at the Smithsonian, where reliability, communication, and attention to detail were essential. I’ll bring that same level of professionalism to caring for your pets and your home. I know leaving a pet with someone else can be stressful, so I’ll keep you updated with photos and messages and treat your furry family member like one of my own. Im a proud cat dad to a wild orange cat named Cheeter!
Cat care experience
John also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
First time with John, he did a great job with my dog. Would recommend his services.
John was great! Super communicative with us and our cat Perkins seemed to love him. Gave great updates and pictures. He even was nice enough to take out the trash and grab our packages, which was above and beyond! We will definitely be booking with John again!
John is a great walker! I had a last minute request and he responded quickly and was able to walk my dog. He’s really friendly and fantastic with Monty. Grateful I found John!
John was an amazing sitter for our two kitties! He’s clearly an experienced, thoughtful and caring individual, and he completely put our mind at ease while we were out of town. He’s great with communication, and he accommodated a last-minute change for us to pick up our boys early. I would absolutely recommend John, and we look forward to booking him again in the future!
Although I needed a very last minute sitter, John still went above and beyond for my dog Frida. He was very attentive, detailed, and communicative throughout the week. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing someone to watch their dog. 5/5
Johnny McInerney would do a stellar job for Rover. Anyone in need of pet care can rest assured they’ll receive tender loving care for their beloved pet family member. Johnny is full of kindness and compassion and he’s a responsible young adult guy. I highly recommend Johnny Mac for anyone needing pet care. Sincerely ~ Joan F
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
My schedule is currently flexible, giving me plenty of time for walks, drop-in visits, playtime, and attentive care. I’m available during weekdays and weekends and will communicate clearly about timing.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a comfortable apartment in Dupont Circle with access to a fantastic fenced-in shared courtyard for supervised outdoor time. I carefully follow each owner’s instructions, maintain their pet’s normal routine, and prioritize safety, cleanliness, and plenty of individual attention.
Pets
A typical day
My priority is to learn about your pets personality! What makes them tick, what activities they enjoy and find stimulating, or any triggers I should be aware of. Happy to follow a preferred walk route as I know dogs love routine. It’s always good to let dogs lead the way (within owners expectations). Patience is critical, and slowly easing into a relationship with any animal is important. If your pet wants to stop and smell the roses, I let them! Allowing dogs to use their noses stimulates their brains and results in a calmer animal. I’m in tune with animals and will quickly pick up their needs and preferences on an ongoing basis.
- CatsTakes only 1 client at a timeJohn can host up to 2 pets per night
- The more you can tell me the better! I am more than happy to have a meeting in greet both in person or virtually. If you are working on any training on your dog absolutely let me know so I can help reinforce the behavior. Repetition is key! You can never over-communicate with me, and I will provide detailed summaries with lots and lots of photos.
- Boardingin the sitter's home$25per nightDrop-In Visitsvisits in your home$20per visitDog Walkingin your neighborhood$20per walk