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Joy D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients
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Joy D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients
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Highlandtown, Baltimore, MD

Highlights

Basic background check
16 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Reliable, Affectionate, and Fun

Hello! My name is Joy and I have been caring for dogs my whole life.I got my first puppy when I was 5 and since then I just fell in love with dogs. They’re little humans with fur! I was raised in North Carolina on a farm with my grandfather and my passion for animals grew.I treat dogs and any other pet like family because they are. Pets have feelings and needs just like we do and I make sure to make pay attention to every last one. I live right across the street from a park so exercise will be no problem. I have 2 very friendly dogs that provide regular play and love throughout the stay. I will provide fun photos of your pup and updates just so that there is no room for worry. My home is their home. I’ll provide a caring home for your pup to relax while you are able to work, take vacations, or whatever needs you have! Feel free to email me with any further questions. JOYD78461 Is my code for $20 off your first time using Rover! Update - 3/22/21 For Daycare there is a 12 hr time window. For Boarding, there is a 24 hr time window. Anything outside the window would $10 extra.

Qualifications

17 repeat pet parents
48% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
44 ratings
Aaron S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 15, 2026

Joy is very pleasant to our dog Buddy and great to work with!

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Doggy Day Care • May 20, 2026

Joy D. cancelled a booking after the stay began.

Grace W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 30, 2023

Joy takes such good care of our girl and provides regular updates. Thank you, Joy!

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Gabriella R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 30, 2023

Such a great experience, thank you Joy!

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Grace W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 09, 2023

Joy was great! She sent photos of our pup each day. Thank you, Joy!!

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Giulia L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 13, 2021

Came home to a happy kitty once again. Thanks so much for everything Joy!

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Pets

A typical day

Whether it is playing fetch, on a walk around the neighborhood or a nearby hiking trail, or dog park, your dog will get plenty of exercises, supervision, and fun activities to keep it happy and occupied while you are busy working, dining-out, on a date-night, vacationing, or called away for important work-related or family/personal matters, etc.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Joy can host up to 4 pets per night
I like to know everything I can about your sweet pup. Load me up with all the info! Be sure to let me know about medical needs or worries, walk preferences, day-to-day routines, behavioral issues, training words and commands, and all other important info! Does your dog bark when you are not home or have separation anxiety? Does your dog have any allergies?
Boarding
in the sitter's home
$44per night
House Sitting
in your home
$75per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$28per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$28per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$24per walk
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.