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Joy R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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Joy R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

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
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Retired Animal Lover

I’m retired and my little dog Gus (Chihuahua mix) and I need a job that I (finally) can love 💕. I’ve had ALL kinds of animals my whole life, and sad to say, but I like them more than most people.😬

Qualifications

20 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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69 ratings
Kathleen S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026

Joy seems to treat the dogs she cares for as her own. She has that "dog whisperer" quality. We were greatful that she was able to take our pup for a half day on relatively short notice. Joy was watching several other dogs and they all got along. It was like a canine party in her fenced back yard. Clean and thoughtful digs. Professional.

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Dana H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026

Joy is the best. Nice fenced yard with thick grass and she loves up our needy dog adding extra padding to his skinny dog bed. Thanks Joy!

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Rose M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 04, 2026

Clarky was very well cared for and had an active and wonderful stay with Joy, Gus and visiting pals. Thanks for going above and beyond to get more food when Clark’s ran out on his last days of boarding. Highly recommend Joy and we will be back again!!

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Linden J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 03, 2026

Perfect place for our dog! She got plenty of socialization and exercise

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Samantha C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 19, 2026

Joy sent us frequent updates, photos and videos. She had fantastic communication and flexibility. Her home and yard was set up perfectly for pets and even had a doggy door into her fenced yard, which I just know our dog loved! Upon picking up our dog, she was so excited and happy to see us - but also went to give love to Joy when she knew she would be coming home now - which speaks a lot to how much she enjoyed her stay with Joy. Joy also helped administer meds 2x a day for our doggo with allergies. She also went out of her way to bring our dog to the park to free run (after asking permission!) and sent videos which was amazing to see while we were away on vacation. We will 100000% use Joy’s services again in the future and highly recommend her!

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Camille & Jordan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 15, 2026

Domino had so much fun with Joy! He didn’t want to leave! 🤣 We will definitely book with her again when needed!

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Schedule

I’m retired, so I’m here all the time. Occasionally I take an overnight road trip, but not often. I take my fur baby on long walks twice a day and there’s a doggy door to get into the fenced yard with plenty of squeaky toys.😁

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 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and a Chihuahua mix named Gus. He has a sweet disposition and loves everyone. I have beds/blankets everywhere but no crates. If you need me to use one, you’d have to bring it with you.😊

Pets

A typical day

Chasing balls and squirrels in the back yard. Chasing balls in the house. Practicing commands and tricks. Staring out the window and napping on the window seat.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Joy can host up to 3 pets per night
I would appreciate a heads up if your fur baby is especially hyper or intense. My fur baby, Gus, needs a little time to warm up to the wild ones. He’ll be okay, one of his best buds has continuous “zoomies”!
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.