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Joyce S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Joyce S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $27 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Passionate dog lover

I have had dogs all my life, I have experience caring for and walking them. I use my dogs to help house break new puppies, I'm experienced with large dogs after having quit a fee myself, including a Bullmastiff.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
30 ratings
Sandra S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 08, 2026

Joyce was so sweet and stayed in communication, letting us know how Toby was doing during his stay and providing pictures. She even provided snacks and reached out after his stay to see how he was doing.

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Brian R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 22, 2026

This was the second time Joyce has taken care of Luna and she always does a fantastic job in caring for our pet. We highly recommend Joyce for your pet care needs!

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Frank A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 24, 2026

First time ever using rover as well as ever leaving my boys anywhere, joyce was patient and took great care of my boys. Will definitely be using her in the future!

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Debbie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 21, 2025

Joyce always does a wonderful job taking care of Rusty.

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Kathy R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 06, 2025

Joyce was great with Boo. She kept me informed and sent photos. She showed concern when Boo didn't eat, I had told her she might not and not to worry. I highly recommend her and will be asking her again when I need a sitter for my baby girl. Thank you Joyce.

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Elena L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 15, 2025

My puppy Basil absolutely loved Joyce, she had so much fun playing with Joyce’s other pups and slept for an entire day after we brought her home. Joyce was amazing, Basil had to take pills while she was with her and Joyce had no issues with getting Basil to take them even though she’s normally stubborn. Joyce kept us updated with pictures and texts so we never had any reason to worry. We will absolutely be bringing Basil back to stay with Joyce whenever we need a dog sitter.

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Schedule

I just left my full time job, so I will be home all the time, doing pet sitting is something I always wanted to do.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 6 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have an 8 foot cinder block wall going around my large backyard, I have a pool, I am always in the yard with my new dogs.

Pets

A typical day

I can play ball I have a pool I can swim with them, walking them, just generally loving them, take them for car rides if that is aloud.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Joyce can host up to 2 pets per night
Medication, food preference, treats, any food restrictions, anything the pet parent doesn't want the pet to have. table food, I love to be with them and just watch them play together
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.