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Joy D.

4.8 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Joy D.

4.8 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
50 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

I love dogs!

I have a lifetime of caring for and loving our pets. They have always been a huge part of my life. They simply are our best friends! They are a constant source of surprises and rewards. So when life and obligations call and you can't be there with them , you can count on me to love and take care of them like you do and as usual there will be lots of tail wagging when you get home! I have one dog Fang and a cat Trixie. Fang is an 8 year old chocolate lab. Trixie is 20. I have a large fenced in yard and time to do what I enjoy! I also make natural homemade dog treats!

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.8
stars
13 ratings
Anita F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 31, 2026

Joy was amazing with my dog Theo! I’m usually very nervous about leaving him with someone new, but Joy let us come by for a meet and greet prior to my trip. I can honestly say after meeting her I had no doubts and felt very comfortable leaving with him in her care. Her communication was great and she made sure to send pictures and all updates. Her dog Fang was also a sweetheart and got along great with Theo. She went above and beyond to make sure my dog felt at home and I could tell he loved being there. I will not hesitate to rebook in the future and very thankful I found her!

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Stacy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 16, 2026

Joy was able to accommodate my last minute request, and took excellent care of my pup Indy! Joy has a nice spacious, fenced in yard for dogs, and is very accommodating with any special requests or instructions. I would highly recommend Joy to anyone looking for a dog sitter in Pensacola area, I definitely will be going back in the future.

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antony z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 30, 2026

Joy was absolutely incredible, and I can’t recommend her highly enough! We had a unique situation with our dog, Pongo, and Joy went completely above and beyond to help us every step of the way. She was patient, understanding, flexible, and genuinely cared about making sure everything worked out perfectly. Throughout Pongo’s stay, Joy kept us updated, gave him so much love and attention, and treated him like he was part of her own family. It was obvious from the photos and updates that he was having an amazing time, and when we picked him up, he was happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. Finding someone you can completely trust with your pet is priceless, and Joy exceeded every expectation we had. If you’re looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and truly loves animals, look no further. We will absolutely be booking with Joy again. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of Pongo—you are the best!

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Blan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026

Jiy ( and Fang ) were great hosts. Definitely rebook in the future!!

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Shannon W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 24, 2021

Joy took care of my girl very well! I knew she was in great hands and highly recommend. She’s also a very nice lady!

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Kay F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 16, 2019

This was the first time we have ever left Paco & Chica. Joy did an excellent job with them, she bonded with our babies as if they were her own. Our cats, Abby & Rocco don't require much care but Joy took excellent care of them too, she even cleaned up the litter they tracked everywhere! We developed a great relationship with Joy and will definitely be using her again! Thanks again Joy for helping us enjoy our trip without worrying about our babies.

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Pets

A typical day

Whatever the owner prefers. There are some nice dog parks in the area. My dog, Louie, likes the bay or a walk thru the neighborhood.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Joy can host up to 2 pets per night
I don't have a breed preference. Non aggressive
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.