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Joy R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients
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Joy R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 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

21 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% 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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74 ratings
Joleen E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 06, 2026

You couldn’t have a better “home away from home” spot for your pet! Joy quickly figures out your pet’s personality/traits and goes above and beyond to make them comfortable and at ease in a new surrounding. This was our dog’s first stay with Joy - we’d definitely request Joy again!

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Dana H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 04, 2026

Joy has become our go-to dog sitter. She loves Tommy up and keeps us updated on his stay at her house. She has a perfect fenced back yard for him to run around in. He’s always happy when we drop him off. He seems to have fun at Joy’s!

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Ariel O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 27, 2026

Harlow was so well taken care of! You can tell Joy truly finds such joy (pun intended) in caring for not only her own dog but others as well ☺️ we will be returning!!

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Darien W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 21, 2026

Really felt like I could trust Joy with my fur babies. She sent update photos and videos throughout our time gone. Would recommend!

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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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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.