Josie S.
Columbia, MD
Respectful Pet Care
Pet care experience
Growing up on a small farm, I've had the privilege of caring for many different animals over the years, including: dogs, cats, goats, sheep, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, and even one iguana. I currently work part time and have time available to lavish on your pet! I have a deep respect and fondness for animals.
Reviews
Josie took such good care of our two cats! She was prompt with her visits and took special care to keep us informed to make our time away worry free. Honestly, I think when we got home, the cats were a little disappointed to see me instead of Josie.
Josie was a pleasure to work with and did an amazing job watching my kitties. She’s very responsible and went above and beyond to make sure my kitties had everything they needed while I was away. Would highly recommend her to anyone needing a sitter.
Probably the best testimonial is that when it comes time to pick Dexter the dog up, he is not sure whether he wants to stay with Josie or come home with me ! Having Josie available to take care of Dexter for a couple days has freed me up to travel more.
Josie did a great job caring for our two newly adopted cats! We were nervous about leaving our cats for the first time, but she made sure to text us frequent updates and photos so that we could relax. She was meticulous about ensuring the cats had the right amount (and the right type) of food and took the time to learn how to handle our complicated water fountain and litter box setup. You can tell that she's spent a lot of time around cats and our cats warmed up to her quickly even though they can be shy and cautious with new people. When we set up the pet sitting, Josie took careful notes about all aspects of the cats' care and asked a lot of questions that I hadn't even thought about. I highly recommend Josie if you need a responsible and caring person to care for your pet!
About Josie S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Many pets are most comfortable in their own home during their primary caregiver's absence. During house visits, I pay close attention to the animal's individual need for space/trust building or companionship. I am also respectful of the homeowners privacy and property.
Information Josie S. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has any allergies, special needs, behaviors, or preferences. I acknowledge and expect that every pet is different and like to create a tailored experience.
A typical day
I enjoy letting dogs sniff and read their environment during walks. We can go as slow or as fast as they feel that day! I also love setting up treat obstacle courses indoors.
Services
Josie can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work part-time and love spending my off time with animals! With the exception of Monday and Tuesday, I am most available in the evenings after 5. I'm looking forward to caring for your pet!
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About Josie S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Many pets are most comfortable in their own home during their primary caregiver's absence. During house visits, I pay close attention to the animal's individual need for space/trust building or companionship. I am also respectful of the homeowners privacy and property.
Information Josie S. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has any allergies, special needs, behaviors, or preferences. I acknowledge and expect that every pet is different and like to create a tailored experience.
A typical day
I enjoy letting dogs sniff and read their environment during walks. We can go as slow or as fast as they feel that day! I also love setting up treat obstacle courses indoors.
Location
Columbia, MD
Pets
Josie S.
Columbia, MD