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Joseph B.

Star Sitter

Gainesville, FL

4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
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Joseph can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Joseph can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I have two part-time jobs, one of which allows me to work from home. Otherwise, I am only away from the house from 1 PM to 4 PM Monday through Friday.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Joseph B.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a .5-acre fenced-in backyard/sideyard in the middle of Gainesville. It's truly a special place for a pup as we have a small pond, as well as plenty of toys and balls to play with. We can feed the dogs either once or twice daily depending on your preference. Fresh water is changed daily. Depending on the weather, should it cooperate, we will spend time in the morning outside and then, once again in the evening. Should the temperature get too high (let's be honest, it's going to be hot!) then I will move the dogs inside the 350 sq ft Florida room to stay cool. They're welcome to free roam in this area as it is a dog-safe area when I am not in the house, otherwise, they will have more access to the rest of the house. If your dog requires medication or special treatments of any kind, I am happy to oblige, so long as I can receive detailed instructions on said procedures. *I do have a dog of my own, Luna, who is a 6-year-old Golden Doodle. I also have 2 children, aged 6 and 9 who will be staying with me every other week. My dog and children all love other animals, but please feel free to notify me if you're concerned about this in any way. **Luna is up to date on all of her shots and is regularly treated for heartworms and fleas/ticks.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Joseph B. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if there are any special needs or attention that your dog or cat might need. I am more than happy to provide oral medication or even injections if required. I have experience raising young puppies and working with senior dogs. The more I know, the better care I can provide!

A typical day

I am comfortable and enjoy different types of play including fetch or chase. I run around the yard daily playing soccer and frisbee with my dog, so any type of physical activity is cool with me.

Location

Gainesville, FL

Joseph B.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Joseph B. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

When your pet's here they're family

Pet care experience

Growing up, not only did we always have the typical "house dog'', but my father also raised beagle dogs as a hobby. At any one time we might have as many as 15 dogs at the house. And I loved every second of it. I'm 37 now, and my passion and love for animals have stayed the same. I have a lot of experience caring for older dogs and am very comfortable working with younger pups as well. We believe in play, healthy eating, and a lot of love and attention.

Reviews

Kelly M.
Boarding • Jun 19, 2026
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Joseph was great with my dog Asher, giving him lots of cuddles and exercise during his stay. He was prompt with communication, flexible with pickup and dropoff hours, and provided regular picture and text updates during Asher’s 2 week stay with him. Would definitely recommend him.

Katerin C.
Boarding • May 26, 2026
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Joseph sent me a lot of pictures which I love.

Christopher G.
Boarding • May 23, 2026
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Tucker and Teddy greatly enjoyed their time with Joseph & family. Great experience

Desiree B.
Boarding • May 04, 2026
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Elvis just loves staying at Joseph’s house. He loves his kids and their dog Luna. He is always well taken care of and happy. We will definitely be booking with Joseph in the future.

About Joseph B.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a .5-acre fenced-in backyard/sideyard in the middle of Gainesville. It's truly a special place for a pup as we have a small pond, as well as plenty of toys and balls to play with. We can feed the dogs either once or twice daily depending on your preference. Fresh water is changed daily. Depending on the weather, should it cooperate, we will spend time in the morning outside and then, once again in the evening. Should the temperature get too high (let's be honest, it's going to be hot!) then I will move the dogs inside the 350 sq ft Florida room to stay cool. They're welcome to free roam in this area as it is a dog-safe area when I am not in the house, otherwise, they will have more access to the rest of the house. If your dog requires medication or special treatments of any kind, I am happy to oblige, so long as I can receive detailed instructions on said procedures. *I do have a dog of my own, Luna, who is a 6-year-old Golden Doodle. I also have 2 children, aged 6 and 9 who will be staying with me every other week. My dog and children all love other animals, but please feel free to notify me if you're concerned about this in any way. **Luna is up to date on all of her shots and is regularly treated for heartworms and fleas/ticks.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Joseph B. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if there are any special needs or attention that your dog or cat might need. I am more than happy to provide oral medication or even injections if required. I have experience raising young puppies and working with senior dogs. The more I know, the better care I can provide!

A typical day

I am comfortable and enjoy different types of play including fetch or chase. I run around the yard daily playing soccer and frisbee with my dog, so any type of physical activity is cool with me.

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Joseph B.

Star Sitter

Gainesville, FL

4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews