Joy S.
Joy S.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $18 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Pet’s New Best Friend
I’ve been caring for dogs since I was 8 — from purebred Collies to rescue pups with trauma. I rescued my own dog, Shadow, in 2019, and helped her heal from deep fear to become the cuddliest companion. I’ve worked with everything from tiny terriers to Bernese Mountain Dogs, plus cats and even chickens! 🐔 I’m calm, patient, and intuitive — animals feel safe around me. I’m experienced with giving oral meds, and while I haven’t officially worked with senior pets, I feel confident doing so with clear instructions. I treat every animal like family, and I’m all about creating a stress-free, loving environment.
Cat care experience
Joy also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Whether it’s a quick check-in, a walk, or a full house-sitting stay, my focus is always on creating a calm, safe, and loving environment for your pet. For check-ins and walks, I like to know your preferences — where your pet normally goes, how they like their leash handled, and what makes them feel most at ease. If I’m house sitting, the more I know about your pet’s usual routine, the better! I aim to keep things as familiar as possible so your pet feels secure and cared for — whether they’re missing you or living their best life while you’re away. I also respect your home as your sacred space. Even though I’m the guest, I move with care and mindfulness so both your pet and your space feel respected and peaceful. All house sits include all laundry (sheets/towels) done and vacuuming/cleaning of main space so all is ready for your return. Please note I do require a meeting with you and your pet before booking to ensure that everything is discussed and safe.
Ratings and reviews
Joy was professional and kind with our dogs. I can tell our boys had a great time with her. She handled one of our dog's medication perfectly. The house was exactly as we left it, and the boys were clearly well cared for. Thank you again!
Joy was amazing. She was very communicative and followed all instructions perfectly. My shy boy Theo even warmed up to her really quickly. And, icing on the cake, she made sure everything was all clean and just as I had left it for my return.
We were new to town and needed a house and petsitter for the wknd.. We were limited due to being far out in the country. JOY from Rover said she was up for it and boy, we were sure happy to have met her! She was caring, thoughtful and completely capable and responsible with our property and fur babies. We left for our trip carefree and super pleased with the updates from Joy while we were away. I would highly recommend Joy to watch your pets and house. In fact, we will be requiring her service in the near future again!
Our three sweet girls adore Joy! She has been a wonderful addition to our weekly routine! We are so grateful for her time and attention ☺️
Joy did an amazing job watching our fur babies while we were out of town! She sent daily pictures, kept us updated on how the were doing and even cleaned up before we came home! We will definitely request Joy for future trips!
Joy has been watching our zoo of a household multiple times a year for a few years now. We have a big floofy bernese mountain dog, 2 adorable cats and 6 clucky chickens. One of our cats is a giant mama's boy and used to have a lot of anxiety when I would leave for any length of time. I am so grateful that I no longer need to worry about him (or any of my other fur babies) when I leave! Joy is like a second mama to them all. She loves them like her own and makes sure that they are well cared for when we are gone. A giant bonus is that she is also super communicative and if I forgot anything, I know that I can reach out and she will respond. She also sends me random update pictures so I know everything is good at home. I have had a lot of pet caregivers over the years and I am grateful to have one that is kind, loving and that I know I can trust in my home!
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Schedule
I’m building my own business, so my schedule is very open — perfect for spending extra time with your pets! Whether it’s a walk in the middle of the day or a full week of pet sitting, I’ll be there with calm, consistent, loving care (and plenty of cuddles, if they’re into that).