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Joseph S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Joseph S.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Local. Dog Lover. Experienced.

I grew up with dogs. When I was 18 I co-adopted two pitbulls who lived out their lives with me. After college, I volunteered for Monster Milers taking shelter dogs from Street Tails Animal Rescue out for runs to help them burn energy and become more adoptable. My wife and I have adopted three times. A fawn pug who lived until 9 years old, a black pug who lived until 17 years old, and a Alaskan Malamute/Husky/Amstaff mix (107lbs) that lived until he was 13 and we recently lost. I'm good with all furry friends big and small and adjust my approach based on the dogs energy.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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3 ratings
Kim C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 16, 2026

Excellent care, communication, and photos! Very accommodating with scheduling last minute and when our pick up was late due to a flight delay.

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Justine F.
May 14, 2026

Joseph is clearly an animal lover. He goes above and beyond to make sure our pets are happy, exercised, and well cared for. It gives us such peace of mind knowing our dogs are in such great hands. Highly recommend!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently have a ton of flexibility outside of my kids to help with your pups, but generally, I'm home a lot and very active so lots of room to get your pup out for long walks and exercise/stimulation.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I do not have a fenced in yard, and always keep my dogs on leashes until they were absolutely ready to listen solely to my commands. I use a gentle leader that helps minimize impact on their throat and also is very effective with pulling, but can be flexible to your sitch.

A typical day

Lots of exercise and stimulation. Long walks around my neighborhood where there’s lots of new smells, also have access to a ton of local parks most notably Valley Forge.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Joseph can host up to 2 pets per night
Any special needs or behavior that I can account for. Feeding and bathroom habits. Anything they really enjoy (treats, belly rubs, etc). I will adapt to their needs but good to know any quirks.
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.