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joy h.

5.0 out of 5 stars
46 repeat clients
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joy h.

5.0 out of 5 stars
46 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $65 per night

Highlights

joy has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Reliable & pet approved 🐾

Having grown up around dogs, cats, birds, fish, and more, I appreciate every animal's unique personality. I am familiar with care for dogs and cats of all ages. I have volunteered with PAWS NY, a non-profit group that offers pet care and dog walking services to vulnerable NYC residents, during which I completed dog and cat safety training.

Cat care experience

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Purr-sonalized care you can trust!

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

Qualifications

46 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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117 ratings
Drop-In Visits • Aug 20, 2026

joy h. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Kelsey M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 04, 2026

Joy took great care of our two kitties! She got our shy girl to come say hi every day and our stubborn one to take her meds. Definitely recommend!

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Catherine G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 02, 2026

Joy is attentive and responsive!

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Joseph L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 24, 2026

Always a great walk for tinto thank you !

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Joseph L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 16, 2026

Tinto had a great time !!!

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Stephanie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 14, 2026

Joy is the best! Sends me pet photos and I feel so at ease knowing she’s watching my fur babies.

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

I’m a recent college grad transitioning into a graduate program, so my availability is quite flexible. We’ll collaborate to personalize your pet's care and schedule.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

It’s always handy to have a few of their favorite treats and toys around for me to give them so they feel comfortable. Please flag any special needs/care details so I'm aware.

Pets

A typical day

For dogs, I love exploring together out on long walks, visits to the park, and lots of playtime. My favorite activity for cats are mentally stimulating that engage their natural curiosity, like treat puzzles or wand toys.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
joy can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know if your dog is reactive towards humans and/or other dogs, has separation anxiety, as well as if they have special needs ex. dietary restrictions, mobility restrictions. For cats, please notify me of conditions like urinary tract issues and if they are easily overstimulated by certain activities so I can best care for them. I always do Meet and Greets prior to caring your for pet to ensure the best fit!
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.