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Joyce O.

4.9 out of 5 stars
116 repeat clients
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Joyce O.

4.9 out of 5 stars
116 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from US$40 per night

Highlights

Joyce has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Former guide dog puppy trainer

I have worked with several Guide Dog Foundations raising and training guide dog puppies for nearly 12 years. Additionally, I have worked with the local Humane Society as a dog walker, dog bather and foster mother for the past ten years. And I have also volunteered off site at numerous charity events for the Humane Society. I have extensive experience with a variety of sizes, breeds of dogs, temperaments and medical needs. I am young, fit and healthy and can handle the physical exertion necessary to handle the activity level of any dog. I do not have a job outside my home, so your dog will have my full and undivided attention. Whether they are elderly or young, I will devote myself to making sure that they are loved and comfortable. Also I think I should make it clear that I personally do not have any dogs. But I think that a lot of people are confusing my profile with my calendar. I usually DO have other dogs in my house if your dog is a dog that needs to be an only dog than I would not be a good fit for you because there are usually other dogs in the house.

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
254 ratings
Heather M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

Joyce was wonderful! She sent multiple updates and pictures of my babies to let me know how things were going. She’s very loving and responsible. Highly recommended!

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Heike S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

Rigby was in the very best hands with ❤️ and care; thank you, Joyce ‼️

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Lisa J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 03, 2026

Joyce is AMAZING!! This was my first time using Rover and Joyce made it easy and made our getaway pleasurable! She sends pictures and messages through out the stay to give peace of mind to her clients. She is very conscious of all the dogs in her care and treats all the dogs as if they are her own. Joyce is very down to earth and easy to talk with and is extremely responsive to texts and bookings! She has earned every one of these 5 stars and more! Pick Joyce, you can thank me later.

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Robert H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026

First time using a dog sitter and the app I was very satisfied with both. Joyce was very communicative, helpful and organized which we really appreciated.

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Tessa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026

Highly recommend!! Very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. Thank you again for watching Finn for us in a pinch.

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Kate M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 29, 2026

We just moved to the area and have a 15 year old Shih Tzu. Cookie spent 4 days with Joyce and he had a great time. I really appreciated all the updates and pictures.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

This is my full-time job. I am here to play and take care of your dogs all day long. My daily routine completely revolves around the needs of the dogs

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard. I have an enclosed lanai. They have full reign of the house. And at night they all sleep in the bedroom with me so nobody is scared or alone

A typical day

They have full reign of the backyard to play and run and chase each other and interact with other dogs. If they prefer just to hang out on the Lanai and sunbathe that's fine too

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Joyce can host up to 8 pets per night
If the dog has any special dietary needs or medications I would need to know that. Please advise of any behaviors that are particular to your dog that I should be aware of
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.