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Joy D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Joy D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Basic background check
36 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Easy going, fur-baby loving gal

I treat every animal as if he/she is my own. I will always love and protect them while in my care. I love all types of dogs and have had at least one all my life. I currently have a 7yo white Boxer who is a big goofball and loves to play. I am looking to help others and their animals get the exercise they need to live long and healthy lives. I have experience with various dogs of all backgrounds. Cocker Spaniels, English Bulldogs, Terriers, Boxers, Cockapoos, Mixed breeds, American Bulldogs, Staffordshire Terriers, Labradors, Golden Retrievers, old and young. I have gone through 3 levels of obedience training with my first boxer and two levels with my current Boxer. I know commands and speak with authority. My passed boxer was fed home cooked meals for the last four years of his life and I have no problem cooking for your fur baby. I understand some dogs get fed twice a day while others are fed once. I am able to do both. I am self-employed, running my own graphic design company. This allows me to make a flexible schedule and work from anywhere. So if you required me to sit with your fur baby for an extended amount of time, I can do that as well while working off my laptop. If you require walks, we can either walk your neighborhood or I can take your fur baby to the nearest dog park, as long as they are tagged and documented with the city as well as up to date with vaccinations. I am also good with cats and will be able to take care of their needs, if needed. If you need boarding, I provide an animal friendly home with lots of toys and an average sized yard to play in with my Boxer. Pets are welcome to get on the couch, but we ask that they bring their own bed for sleeping. If you need a bed, we can provide that for them, just let us know.

Cat care experience

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Cat friendly, PUR-fect for your cat

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

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
68% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
36 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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10 ratings
Elveta V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 24, 2026

Joy always takes amazing care of our Buddy! She loves him like her own. What more could any dog parent want??? ❤️

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Elveta V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 19, 2025

Joy is the best dog sitter ever. Buddy loves her and is so at home with her and her fur baby Elmer. Is is totally a relief to have such good care whenever we go away!

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Elveta V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 09, 2024

Joy takes excellent care of Buddy and makes him feel just like family. We are so blessed to have her!

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Josh J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 16, 2024

She's simply the best. I will ask her to watch my dog everytime. 10/10!

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Boarding • Jul 24, 2024

Joy D. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Elveta V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 17, 2024

Buddy had a great time. You can tell that Joy loves what she does!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work from home, so I am able to be with the furbabies all hours of the day. They will always get the attention they need from me.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a good-sized, fenced in yard where your furbaby can run around with my Boxer. They will also have a nice cool spot in the house to relax and the water bowl always filled up.

Pets

A typical day

I love to run or walk during my walks. I can go long distances or just around the block. I enjoy taking well mannered fur babies to the dog parks. Fetch is a good activity as well as training exercises like sit, stay, lay down, etc.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Joy can host up to 2 pets per night
No breed preferences. I would like to meet the fur baby first and make sure they like me and if staying at my house that they get along with my Boxer. I don't really have any other requirements, just that they feel comfortable around me before being left alone with them.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.