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Josephine R.

Brooklyn, NY

4.6 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
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Services

Josephine can care for

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

Availability

I am a student, however, I am typically quite free on weekends (and even during the week) and am happy to do overnights, walks, and drop-ins.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Josephine R.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

With reactive pets, I gain their trust by giving them the space they need and letting them come to me. I also come prepared with treats! On walks, it is important to me to know pets triggers and how they prefer to be handled beforehand so that I can keep them safe and happy. I have also taken care of special needs dogs and tripods and understand that needs for certain dogs vary greatly.

Information Josephine R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has anything that spooks them, makes them anxious, or causes reactivity! Also, let me know their favorite treats and their level of shyness, as well as their energy level.

A typical day

I love to play with pets, cuddle, and walk them, but also am happy to just sit in a room with them if that is what they prefer! If they need any extra stimulation for their brain, I am also happy to provide them with thinking-based tasks.

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Josephine R.'s Neighborhood

Active animal lover!!

Pet care experience

I love dogs and cats and all pets!! I grew up with a big dog and two cats so I have experience taking care of both. I have also dogsat medium and smaller dogs, as well as catsat before. I am comfortable with handling reactive and anxious pets, and always let all pets come to me first so they feel as comfortable as possible. I will also maintain constant communication with owners through pictures, videos, and text updates!

Cat care experience

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Former cat owner, current cat lover

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

Reviews

Chenoa P.
Dog Walking • Jun 04, 2026
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Juno had a great time on her walk with Josie! She is super friendly and someone I would recommend!

Elsa K.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 23, 2026
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Josephine has minded our cats on a few occasions now and we'd highly recommend her! Easy to communicate with, trustworthy, and took great care of our three cats and our home. We will continue to book with her in the future :)

Sara D.
Dog Walking • Sep 09, 2025
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Josephine took care of Lily while we were away. We are very happy with the work she did and will definitely use her again.

Rose m.
House Sitting • Aug 06, 2025
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Josephine had excellent communication, was great when meeting both of our pets, left our apartment better than we left it, and made sure our pets were well taken care of. I would highly recommend her!

About Josephine R.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

With reactive pets, I gain their trust by giving them the space they need and letting them come to me. I also come prepared with treats! On walks, it is important to me to know pets triggers and how they prefer to be handled beforehand so that I can keep them safe and happy. I have also taken care of special needs dogs and tripods and understand that needs for certain dogs vary greatly.

Information Josephine R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has anything that spooks them, makes them anxious, or causes reactivity! Also, let me know their favorite treats and their level of shyness, as well as their energy level.

A typical day

I love to play with pets, cuddle, and walk them, but also am happy to just sit in a room with them if that is what they prefer! If they need any extra stimulation for their brain, I am also happy to provide them with thinking-based tasks.

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.
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Josephine R.

Brooklyn, NY

4.6 out of 5 stars
14 reviews