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Joy H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients
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Joy H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $54 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Milspouse pet lover

Hi! I've helped watch furbabies from the east coast to the west coast. We’ve fostered dogs from Virginia German Shepherd Rescue and Wolf Trap Animal Rescue. I have experience with puppies, senior dogs, and handicapped dogs.

Qualifications

15 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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87 ratings
Gabby L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 19, 2026

Always wonderful working with Joy and her family!

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Gabby L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 27, 2026

Always a pleasure receiving pictures and updates of Tala from Joy and her family. We always know she’s in the best hands having the best time!

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Drop-In Visits • Apr 24, 2026

Joy H. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Drop-In Visits • Apr 06, 2026

Joy H. cancelled a booking 3 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Mikaela C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 24, 2026

Joy was very kind and communicative. Pandora really enjoyed her whole family! I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to her again for boarding.

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Casey P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 20, 2026

Thank you Joy!

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Schedule

I work from home, which allows me the flexibility of taking care of pets when needed. I enjoy taking a break from the computer to go on walks.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

My goal is to make sure your pet is as comfortable as possible. I know that each animal has their own personality and style. I can adapt to what they need.

Pets

A typical day

We have a lot of dog balls and toys to play fetch with and a large, fully-fenced yard. For walks, I have leash training experience.

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 1 pet per night
(If boarding) I have 2 kids - how is your pet with children? Does he or she have any food allergies or food aggression? What is their feeding schedule and exercise routine?
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.