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Joshua D.

Dwight, New Haven, CT

4.9 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
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Services

Joshua can host

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

Joshua can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I’ll be able to devote mornings, evenings, and weekends to pet care 😻 I have a full time job but most days of the week it is remote and flexible!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Joshua D.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
16% response rate
Usually responds within a few days
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an apartment that can host small to medium dogs and cats. In client's home's, I'll carefully follow care instructions from owners on how to maintain safety within the apartment.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Joshua D. would like to know about your pet

It's important to know about a dog's level of comfort outside, with other people, and when on walks. Also important to know any dietary restrictions! Among other things, I like to also know about any dog habits that I should keep an eye out (do they secretly know how to open the treat door?!).

A typical day

For dogs: The classic is a good park walk at Wooster Square or the Green! I love lettings doggos and pups chase animal-safe bubbles. Indoors, I love playing a good hide and seek game with treats. For cats: Must respect cat's rules and wishes at all costs haha and will pet them on-demand :)

Location

New Haven, CT

Joshua D.'s Neighborhood

Fun loving animal entertainer

Pet care experience

I'm a Stanford Alum who used to take care of pets in the Palo Alto area. Now working at Yale Med and trying to see some pet babies on the side! I've taken care of small to medium dogs (Shitzu's to Goldens), calm dogs to hyper dogs (love dancing around with a Husky!), shaved cats to fluffy cats, and sweet cats to feisty cats. Love them all so much! Been taking care of family dogs for years and have 2 years of formal cat care experience outside of the family.

Reviews

Eleanor V.
Boarding • Mar 27, 2026
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Was so great at keeping me updated with pictures and sending messages proactively while we were out of the country. Our dog looked so happy and got all her steps in!

Cecilia N.
Boarding • Mar 06, 2026
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Very reliable, communicative, and clearly loves dogs. I got regular updates and photos, and my pup was happy and well cared for. I’d definitely book again and highly recommended!!!!

Rohana N.
Boarding • Aug 18, 2025
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Joshua was great with Julius and was very easy to communicate with! Will recommend to anyone looking for a reliable sitter around New Haven

Kate W.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 27, 2023
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Joshua has been my go-to cat-sitter for a few years now and I can't recommend him highly enough! Super communicative and always sends the cutest pictures of my cat playing, getting pets or just hanging out.

About Joshua D.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
16% response rate
Usually responds within a few days
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an apartment that can host small to medium dogs and cats. In client's home's, I'll carefully follow care instructions from owners on how to maintain safety within the apartment.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Joshua D. would like to know about your pet

It's important to know about a dog's level of comfort outside, with other people, and when on walks. Also important to know any dietary restrictions! Among other things, I like to also know about any dog habits that I should keep an eye out (do they secretly know how to open the treat door?!).

A typical day

For dogs: The classic is a good park walk at Wooster Square or the Green! I love lettings doggos and pups chase animal-safe bubbles. Indoors, I love playing a good hide and seek game with treats. For cats: Must respect cat's rules and wishes at all costs haha and will pet them on-demand :)

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Joshua D.

Dwight, New Haven, CT

4.9 out of 5 stars
40 reviews