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Jonell M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 repeat clients
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Jonell M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Affectionate & Attentive Pet Lover!

Hello! I have been doing Rover since March 2022. Being born and raised in St. Pete I have grown up surrounded by cats and bunnies, and even chickens as well for a few years! I have experience administering oral medication and insulin injections for cats, alongside oral medication and eyedrops for dogs. Currently I have 5 kitties of my own with my parents and help take care of my neighborhood’s registered cat colony of 10+ cats! I am an absolute cat person and overall animal lover! While I can’t own a dog of my own, I get my love in through Rover of all breeds and all ages of pups! ***I do require a meet and greet for all bookings via Rover to be introduced with one another and ensure I am the best fit for your pet(s)!***

Cat care experience

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Lifelong Cat Lover❤️

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

Qualifications

41 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

When taking care of an animal my first priority is to keep your animal happy, while respecting your home and their boundaries! Itineraries will always be followed to minimal details, whether it be your pet goes for a walk at specific times, food prepared specifically, and allowed on/off furniture! I want them to be comfortable with me and have company when needed while their owners are away, whether that takes constant playing and attention or company! I like to ask questions about how to make your pet comfortable with a stranger while you are away. I love to send tons of photos and updates per the client’s request and making them feel at home. I always leave apartments and houses the way it was and clean up thoroughly before I go, communication is key!

Ratings and reviews

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Bridget M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 15, 2026

Jonell was amazing as always! She takes such great care of my babies and always keeps me updated with lots of pictures 😁

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Jaimie P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 08, 2026

Jonell is amazing! Communicates very clearly and is obviously a compassionate person. Every time she’s been my cat sitter, we start off with interesting situations (my cats have notoriously been very skittish) and each time she pulls through! Jonell is definitely my go to sitter.

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Patti M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 14, 2026

Jonell dropped in for our two kittens and took great care of them and sent us a lot of photos!

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Michael B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 11, 2026

Jonell was awesome! Took amazing care of my cat and sent lots of pictures. Would definitely recommend!

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Angela H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 10, 2026

We’ve been booking with Jonell for three years. Our babies trust her and so do we.

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Whitney M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 21, 2025

Jonell is fantastic and our kitties warmed up to her right away. Very communicative and lots of pictures which we loved. She is reliable and so sweet! We can’t wait to have her back!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My schedule is consistent in the following: Monday's, Tuesday's, Wednesday's 8-4:30PM...Thursday's 7-3:30PM...Saturday's 9AM-7:30PM... at a hospital in downtown St. Petersburg. I will always be upfront with my schedule and obligations in advance as soon as I receive my schedule!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Jonell can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
I would like to know if there are any medication needed, their veterinarian details in case of emergency, special needs, favorite toys and timing of when they normally are fed. And any spots they love being pet at! Also knowing if there are any dogs in the neighborhood they don’t get along with to avoid conflict, their normal walking routes, spaces the animals are not allowed/furniture they are not allowed on, and any important information crucial to the stay and their comfort!
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.