Joseph R.
Joseph R.
Contact for House Sitting
from $40 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Couch Crasher Champ
Just moved to St Pete from Hawaii. Looking to continue to provide excellent and loving care to your pet, and bring the same Aloha! I grew up with dogs my entire life, oftentimes having at least 2 in the house. I don’t currently own my own, but I frequently foster or “Couch Crash” dogs for the Hawaiian Humane society, focusing on pups who have been with the HHS for some time. I enjoy these dogs because it gives them a small break in shelter life, gives me a great friend for a few weeks, and helps me understand their personalities more to help lead to future adoption. Out of the three dogs I have fostered, all three have been either immediately adopted by families, or found their forever homes within 48 hours. Couch crashing can require patience, care, and special attention for dogs that this may be their first experience inside a home. It’s also fun to train dogs basic skills that maybe haven’t had the chance learn yet. Aside from HHS, I have also cared for a few different coworkers pets, both in their homes and my own. I have base access if required for any services for your dog!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
If watching your dog at their place, I recognize that I am a guest, and it is their world. Any and all instructions will be followed precisely to ensure they remain comfortable in their own space and no additional stress is introduced.
Ratings and reviews
Joseph did an amazing job watching the cats. He sent us updates daily, and left the house in great condition! So thankful he was able to watch our cats over the holidays.
Joey was absolutely fantastic with our Frenchie, Lilly! He watched her for 13 days and went above and beyond the entire time. We got frequent updates and amazing pictures that showed just how happy and comfortable she was. Joey kept us informed about everything going on with Lilly, which gave us total peace of mind while we were away. It’s clear he genuinely cares about the dogs he watches. We couldn’t recommend him more highly — we’ll definitely be booking with him again!
We are beyond grateful for Joseph!!!!!!! This was our very first time leaving our three dogs for an extended period of time while we went on vacation, and honestly, we were a little nervous about it. From the moment we connected, Joseph was so informative and communicative that he immediately put our hearts at ease. He gave us peace of mind knowing our pups were with someone we could trust, who would care for them and love them just as much as we do. While we were away, Joseph kept us updated with messages and photos, which we appreciated more than we can say. Seeing our dogs happy, comfortable, and clearly bonding with him made it so much easier to relax and enjoy our trip. His personality is awesome — warm, dependable, and easy to work with — and it’s obvious that our dogs loved him, which truly says it all. We’ll definitely be booking with Joseph again for all of our future trips or anytime we need a sitter. Highly, highly recommend him if you’re looking for someone who goes above and beyond and genuinely cares about your pets. He was a huge blessing for our family! Mahalo Joseph!!!!! 🐾💛
We left our girl “Olive” with Joseph for an extended time. Having never used a dog service before, we were apprehensive and cautious. Joseph was so professional and caring. From our first “meet and greet”- he alleviated our worries and got along great with Olive! His communications were thorough, prompt and he anticipated potential issues (hurricane coming) and conveyed his willingness to do whatever we needed. Joseph allowed us to have a great vacation worry-free which was priceless! Highly recommend Joseph to care for your pet family members!
Joey was very kind and attentive to our beloved Hoku. I would absolutely rebook for future visits
Joseph is really great with my four girls. They really enjoy their walk, and the attention he gives them. I would recommend him to anyone.
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Schedule
I recently separated from the Navy and enjoying some time off between jobs. Which is great news because I am available any day of the week at any time to provide care for your pup!