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Joyce S.

Palm Desert, CA

5 reviews
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A pushover for sweet furry critters

Pet care experience

I'm known among my friends as someone who will fawn over their pets ad infinitum. I've been known to greet pets (at pet level) before greeting their owners. It's common for me to stop strangers on the street to ask if I can pet their dogs. In other words, I'm a total pushover for animals. I work at my home computer most of the morning, so on weekdays I can provide a quiet and soothing morning environment for another dog besides my Malti-Poo, Fred. After work (around 1:00 p.m.) Fred and I trundle off to Palm Desert Civic Center dog park to socialize with friends. As part of our family, your dog would come along and be well protected (it's rare for dogs to disagree at small dog park, the side of the park Fred and I go to). It's a great opportunity for your dog to get off leash and stretch his or her legs chasing other dogs. When the air is cool enough Fred and I walk the perimeter of the park. I live 3 minutes from the park so we can come and go on short notice. Sometimes I meet up with a crowd of my dog-loving friends for longer walks. All in all, it's a harmonious day for your pet. Just enough adventure, just enough play, just enough rest and down time.

Reviews

Sharon R.
Nov 21, 2019

I have known Joyce for almost 20 yrs. and in that time I have witnessed her love for her own pets, as well as her neighbors' pets. She has such an easy-going, loving, caring way about her when she is interacting with animals or people. She also knows when a firm trainers' hand is needed. Her pets are lucky and very happy members of her family. She would treat your pet the same. She always treated my 2 cats with understanding and love, especially my ornery one.

Jane U.
Nov 19, 2019

I’ve known Joyce for 15 years. She has a natural affinity for dogs and they with her. Her own dog, an insecure poorly trained rescue animal, has become a confident, obedient, happy pet under her loving and consistent direction. I would trust my dog into her care without hesitation. If you want a kind, attentive dog caregiver, Joyce is the best you could ask for.

Natalie H.
Nov 17, 2019

Joyce is an outstanding animal caregiver. She has cared for my dog Ned several times, showering him with attention and love. She makes the animal’s happiness her first priority and delights in the work itself. She is sensitive to their moods and their needs. Whenever Ned stays at her place, he comes home happy and well-fed. She has a calming influence on animals.

Janis C.
Nov 09, 2019

I have known Joyce for years from the dog park and we’ve become friends. She is very kind, patient and loving with dogs. If I need a pet sitter or someone to walk my fur kids, I would most definitely call her!

About Joyce S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

50 years of experience

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$94per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$26per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$125per day

Joyce can host

0 to 15 lbs

Joyce can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Joyce S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

50 years of experience

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Location

Palm Desert, CA

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Joyce S.

Palm Desert, CA

5 reviews