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Julia J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Julia J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $40 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
13 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

CURRENTLY THURS-SUN BOOKINGS ONLY

I have been a foster with Close to Home Animal Rescue for over 10 years and have experienced a wide variety of dog and cat needs! I’m an alumna of The Ohio State University and University of Maryland. I have my own dog who is highly reactive, as well as two crazy fun kitties, and have lived with many other dogs, and have experienced an array of health and energy style differences, including blindness and torn ligaments! I’m comfortable with dogs of all ages and sizes and would be happy to help you out in any way I can, including basic commands and enrichment activities! I do have pet sitter’s insurance & am happy to provide verification :)

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I am working with my dog on proper socialization and relaxation techniques, so I am unable to provide services for you in my home. However, I am happy to pal around with your pet wherever you prefer! If you have a special park or trail you like to walk, I’d be happy to go there. Or if you just want some toys tossed around in your backyard, I’m happy with that too! Designing new enrichment ideas is one of my favorite things! I also love playing with cats and other types of creatures too! Animal enrichment is very important to me — working their body and mind at the same time shows a ton of social and emotional benefits for our babies.

Ratings and reviews

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38 ratings
Megan H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 04, 2025

Julia has top notch communication! She sent all the cute photos of our babies while we were away which made us feel like they were in such good hands. She also went above and beyond cleaning up when one of our old man dogs had an accident while we were away. We are so grateful for the love and care she showed our pups!

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Kathy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 29, 2025

Julia is the best! Our pup absolutely LOVES her!

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Minal S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 26, 2025

Julia is wonderful! She has been so great with our pup Ziggy! She sends great updates and pictures! We will be using her often!

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Minal S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 12, 2025

Julia was wonderful with our new pup Ziggy! Will definitely be using her again!

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Margaret B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 09, 2025

Julia was extremely communicative and sweet! We felt comfortable leaving our pets and home in her care. She went above and beyond and took great care of our home and most importantly our beloved dogs. I’d definitely recommend her services to anyone looking for a reliable home/pet sitter!

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will w.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 14, 2024

Julia was very responsive and kept us updated while she took care of our dog! She was on time and we didn’t have to worry about him while we were away.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am available during the week and the weekend, and am more than happy to help support and provide for the needs of your pet and family! I’m so excited to meet your furry family members ✨👏🏻 I currently work hybrid-remotely for UNCC (in office on Monday thru Wednesday) so I am very flexible to your needs, but I am currently only offering services on Thursday thru Sunday (unless your pet can be left alone for a full work day).

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Julia can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I would like to know if they have any special needs including allergies or restrictions! I’d also like to know how they are with other dogs and children, reactivity, and whether they know basic commands or not! I have no breed preferences. Is your dog prone to destructive behaviors or need a specialized schedule? Please let me know!
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.