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Joy M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients
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Joy M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $32 per night

Highlights

Joy has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
35 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Animal lover

I grew up with many different types of animals. Dogs, fish, horses, birds, gerbils, cats. I loved them and cared for them all. I understand the value of a loving pet and the attention and care they need. I feel like an animal is part of the family and cherish the bond between them and their owner. I’m easy going and active. I used to do dog massages for my elderly dog to help her with her joint pains and muscles aches. I’m responsible, follow directions well and pay attention to details. I’m pretty flexible and can work with your schedule to make the experience of leaving your loved one to someone that will care for them like you will. I look forward to help you meet your animals needs.

Qualifications

30 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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75 ratings
Dorothy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 07, 2026

Joy did a wonderful job with our elderly dog. She confidently took care of her meds and wound care. We appreciated her communications with us and timely responses. We could enjoy our trip knowing that our dog was well cared for.

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Randy I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 16, 2026

Did a great job. Provided pictures and handled the medication well. :) would recommend again for sure

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Phil S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 22, 2026

Joy always does a great job with Jake.

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Jill L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 22, 2026

Joy did a great job with our dog who needs shots daily. She is very friendly and did a fantastic job taking care of our dog.

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Andrea G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 16, 2026

Did great on check ins and updates

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Allison L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 16, 2026

Joy was a wonderful sitter for our boys. Responsive and attentive, she did not hesitate to reach out with concerns as needed. More than once we spotted Joy on camera giving extra attention to our very attention-needy boy. Thanks for everything❤️

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Schedule

I am currently a grad student at SIUE for pharmacy school. I have a three year old daughter that loves all of her pet friends. She is gentle even with senior animals.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a yard and a miniature schnauzer to play with your pup or I can board your pet separately. Missy is very friendly and loves to play

Pets

A typical day

Missy and I love to take our friend on walks, play tug of war and snuggle. All of these activities I love doing with all pets.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Joy can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know about any special needs your furry friend needs and I will do my best to accommodate. I have lots of experience in many different situations
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.