Joy J.
Spokane, WA
Services
Joy can care for
Availability
My schedule is very flexible. I make my own hours with my online work, and I am usually available for sitting anytime. My summer sitting schedule is open, and as a newbie to this site, I'm looking forward to doing a really good job at a reasonable starting rate. (So far I've had a great experience). I am responsible and extremely mindful of people's plans and expectations. I try to be as professional as I can, returning messages as soon as possible. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me and feel free to ask me any questions you may have. I am a creative arts teacher (working online) and I hail from Central Oregon. I have an MA in Myth and Psych, and I really like to travel and learn new things. platform. Animals are by-far my favorite thing, on par with painting and writing. My main passion is painting. I love experimenting with acrylic on canvas and I am trying to teach myself watercolor. I’m introverted and love to read and write. Animals, especially dogs, have my whole heart. I have always wanted a pet, but my love of travel has held me back. When not traveling, I'm a homebody. (In short, I’d probably prefer to hang out with your pet, rather than go out on the town..) I like to be cozy with books, tea, and walks in nature. I have a car, and I am flexible with my schedule. I want to accomadate the sensitivities and special needs of any household and/or pets, and I welcome anyway I can to make you feel more comfortable with me as your pet-trustee. Thanks so much for your time!
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About Joy J.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
At the moment, I do not care for pets in my own home. But if I get the opportunity I would put just as much care and compassion in that as I do as a walker/sitter.
Information Joy J. would like to know about your pet
I love to know if a dog has anxiety issues at the start so I can know how to speak to them and act in a way that will elicit peace and safety for your pet. If a pet is high-energy, I can accommodate myself to that as well, and knowing ahead of time is always helpful so I know what mode to be in from the start. I pride myself on having a pretty good intuition (and plenty of practice) on how to tailor my behavior to adapt to them, and not the other way around.
A typical day
I truly love being with the animals I watch. As soon as I am around an animal, they're basically my new best-bud until you come home again. I love taking walks, stimulating their energy (if needed) and/or calming dogs that may have anxiety issues and giving them space if that helps. Basically, I lead with love in all I do. I like to think I have a well-developed doggie intuition for what may or may not be needed at any certain time.
Location
Spokane, WA
Joy J. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Animal-Lover for your Fur-Babies :)
Pet care experience
As someone who works online, my hours are completely flexible and can be done most anywhere. I use this to my advantage as a pet-lover. It means I get to be surrounded by pets as much as I can, and as someone who cannot have their own dog, I cannot express how fulfilling and heartening it is for me to do so. I have also pet-sit for friends and family all my life. I truly love animals. I go in with this mindset: how would I want others to treat my home-space and my own pet? My aim is that you can travel with a peaceful certainty your pet will be showered with love and attention, and you don't have to worry. I genuinely love animals, and as an introvert, I spend most of my free time with them whenever I can.
Reviews
Joy took good care of our fur babies and home. She sent daily updates with cute photos so we could relax and know they were doing well.
Joy was very attentive and so kind to our pets! She kept great communication and I know our pets were in great hands. Will happily welcome Joy back!
From the moment I met Joy at our meet and greet, I felt very comfortable having her stay at our house to watch our dog and cats. Our dog Chance took to her right away, and the cats soon became quick friends as well. She sent us pictures and text each day, took Chance on daily walks, brought over extra toys to amuse the kitties, and even washed the sheets and remade the bed. All in all, Joy was a complete JOY to have at our house watching our fur family.
Joy is an excellent dog sitter! After having a couple of bad experiences with Rover I was relieved to find Joy. She is a reliable professional who treated my pets as if they were her own. She watched my dogs and cat for 7 days. I returned home from a much needed vacation to happy pets who thrived while I was gone. She walked them twice a day, fed them a prescribed diet, gave snuggles and even successfully gave medication to my older dog. She sent me updates with photos twice a day which was much appreciated. I will definitely use her again. Hands down she is the best sitter I have found in Spokane. I highly recommend Joy!
About Joy J.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
At the moment, I do not care for pets in my own home. But if I get the opportunity I would put just as much care and compassion in that as I do as a walker/sitter.
Information Joy J. would like to know about your pet
I love to know if a dog has anxiety issues at the start so I can know how to speak to them and act in a way that will elicit peace and safety for your pet. If a pet is high-energy, I can accommodate myself to that as well, and knowing ahead of time is always helpful so I know what mode to be in from the start. I pride myself on having a pretty good intuition (and plenty of practice) on how to tailor my behavior to adapt to them, and not the other way around.
A typical day
I truly love being with the animals I watch. As soon as I am around an animal, they're basically my new best-bud until you come home again. I love taking walks, stimulating their energy (if needed) and/or calming dogs that may have anxiety issues and giving them space if that helps. Basically, I lead with love in all I do. I like to think I have a well-developed doggie intuition for what may or may not be needed at any certain time.
Joy J.
Spokane, WA