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Joy L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients
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Joy L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $22 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

Joy has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Happiness, Well-being, & Safety

Reactive? High energy? Anxious? I've got you covered! My dog Noodle, my best friend, was an amazing, high energy cattle dog. My little guy Scout was extremely reactive when he came into my life five years ago. Now, he's only slightly reactive. Then there's sweet, anxious Korra. Sometimes she gets so scared on our walks that I have to carry her for a bit. I love the world of cats and dogs, and I especially love working with rescues. If they're shy or anxious, I wait for them to approach me. Even the most apprehensive ones will eventually come out of hiding to make my acquaintance, and we always form the best of friendships. When I take a dog on a walk, it's all about the dog. My role is to steer them clear of triggers and make sure they don't do anything unsafe. They get to choose the route and where to sniff when at all possible. I'm here to give your furry family member companionship, care, and love while you're gone.

Cat care experience

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Your cat's happiness is my priority

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

Qualifications

26 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

When I care for your pet in your home, I stick to the routine you have for them, and I am happy to clean up animal waste as well. I will feed, brush, cuddle, and play with your furry family member. When I take your dog on a walk, I let them walk, run, and sniff at their own pace. I am skilled in keeping an eye on the environment around me and steering them clear of any dogs or situations that might be stressful for them. I love rainy walks, so if that is something your dog enjoys, we will have the time of our lives! I prefer to use a body harness when walking your dog.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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157 ratings
Lisa J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 14, 2026

Joy takes amazing care of our dogs and treats them like they are hers!

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Rebecca Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 09, 2026

Joy is organized, reliable, & thoughtful. She’s great at communicating with us, & she’s made the effort to bond with our extremely shy cats. We’re thankful for her reliability, skills, & kindness. It’s a relief to know our kitties are in her hands when we travel.

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Cameron B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 09, 2026

Joy did a fantastic job checking in on our two dogs. She provided plenty of pictures and very detailed reports on how each visit went. Her communication was excellent during the visits and before. Would highly recommend for future dog sits.

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Duffy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 02, 2026

Joy loves my dog and he’s always so happy to see her. She takes great care of him on his walks.

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Duffy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 25, 2026

Joy is amazing!!

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Lisa J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 23, 2026

We appreciate Joys kindness and flexibility!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have a flexible schedule morning, afternoon, and evening. I am available for drop in visits and dog walks, runs, and sniffaris. I am also available for last minute, emergency visits.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Joy can host up to 16 drop-ins per day
Let me know about your pet's special needs or preferences, and I will make sure to attend to them. I understand that each dog, cat, ferret, or beardie is unique, and I love getting to know all their individual personalities.
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.