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Joyce L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients
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Joyce L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $38 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Will treat your dog like family

I am a stay at home mom. Our beloved dog cocoa passed away after 13 years with us. We have four children (9,7,5,3) they love helping me care for dogs we watch. They mostly help with giving lots of love and hugs. We have been helping folks through Rover for over a year and enjoy having many repeat dog watching requests.

Qualifications

18 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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31 ratings
Adrienne S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 21, 2025

Joyce was able to take my dog last minute! She kept me posted on how things were going and had another dog for mine to play with. My dog loves playing with other dogs so this was a big plus!

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Laura G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 01, 2025

Great place for Winner! He loved being w all the kids. We are so happy that we found Joyce!

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Kristin P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 23, 2025

Joyce and her family took great care of Finn. She was so easy to work with for drop off and pickup. I think Finn really enjoyed his time with their family. Will definitely use them again.

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Mark M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 09, 2025

Joyce was great. Very accommodating and went above and beyond. Would definitely recommend!

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Lydia T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 26, 2024

Easy to communicate with! Very accommodating (had a crate for our dog to use during his stay & allowed late night pick-up).

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Kay P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 13, 2024

This family is amazing with our Sage. These are the nicest most helpful young men. When we arrive at the home of Joyce, Sage cannot wait to play with the children. I love this little family. Joyce is always on time and ready (even when I am not on time). Homeschooling means these young children are usually home and they are so good with Sage.

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Schedule

I am a stay at home and homeschooling mom. Your pet would have many loving arms to be loved with. Our family loves caring for pets. We plan on owning a pet of our own in the future.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced-in large yard to accommodate for outdoor time and close to dog park for walking. I feel comfortable around larger dogs and know how to make them feel comfortable.

A typical day

I have 3 older kids who love dogs. Our yard is large and fenced in for playtime. We can also go on walks around our neighborhood.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Joyce can host up to 2 pets per night
No aggressive pets please or dogs who have not been around children. I feel comfortable with older pets that have special needs, just let me know what to do to help your pet feel as safe and comfortable as needed.
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.