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Josie P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients
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Josie P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients

Contact for Dog Walking

from $25 per walk

Highlights

Basic background check
13 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Vet Student, love for all pets!

I am in my fourth (& final) year of veterinary school at Iowa State with the intention of becoming a small animal emergency veterinarian! I have 7+ years of professional animal care experience. Care including feeding, medicating, cleaning up after, and exercising both dogs and cats. I also have experience with rabbits, guinea pigs, hedgehogs and small birds! I have worked as a vet assistant/tech in a general practice and an emergency practice.

Cat care experience

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Crazy cat mom of 4

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

Qualifications

18 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I am currently unable to offer my home as a location for pet-sitting; however, I would love to help out with any of the other pet services I am able to offer!

Ratings and reviews

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Angela Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 23, 2026

Josie was very responsible and attentive to our cats. She paid attention to details that many sitters miss. She was very professional.

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Margaret M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 23, 2026

Josie was great to work with! She was very kind, was always on time, and took good care of my dog. She also accommodated a last minute schedule change, which we really appreciated.

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Joselin W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 06, 2025

Josie was so awesome! She took fantasic care of of dog when we had to go out of town a few weeks post-dog-surgery. Excellent care! Would absolutely ask her to do drop in visits again when needed. Thanks!

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Shannon K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 26, 2025

Josie is a great pet sitter! She was responsive to messages and proactive about setting up a meet & greet. She took our lab out for some long hikes, gave her lots of playtime, and sent us in depth report cards after her visits. It's comforting to know a vet student is taking care of your pet. Highly recommend.

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Nicholas R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 03, 2024

We have worked with Josie on several occasions. She is remarkably dependable. Josie always responds quickly to our messages, keeps us informed when she visits our kitties, and takes photos of them playing with her. Usually, I have anxiety when I have to leave my cats during travels, but not when Josie is watching them.

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Nicholas R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 24, 2023

Josie provided excellent care for our two cats. Her communication was quick and friendly, and she was always on time for her visits. During her half-hour visit, Josie sent us a detailed summary of what she did, along with pictures. We could tell by the pictures that our more sociable cat thoroughly enjoyed her company. We highly recommend Josie as a Pet Sitter. When traveling and visiting family, things can be stressful, but you will not have to worry about your pets with Josie!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Feel free to reach out to me if you are curious about my schedule and whether it matches the care times you are looking for!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Josie can host up to 3 walks per day
I will always encourage clients to fill out the pet profiles and veterinary information in case of emergency. It's also important to know if a dog is food-aggressive, dog-aggressive, or reactive towards anything in particular. I'd also like to know if the dog has any medical or behavioral issues. As for breed preferences, all pets have their individual quirks, but cats have a special place in my heart and I do love big, fluffy dogs!
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.