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Kirk & Joy S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
83 repeat clients
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Kirk & Joy S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
83 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Treat the pup to a HAPPY PLAY DATE!

Bring your pup over to Kirk and Joy's for a "Happy Play Date!". We are located in beautiful South Vineland, NJ on a 12 Acre farm. We have 2(two) large fenced in areas with doggie pools to cool down your pet during the hot summer months. You can relax knowing that your dogs are safe and secure with all the comforts of a loving home. Our home is air-conditioned on hot days and is always toasty warm in the winter. While at their stay, doggies will receive lots of positive praise, kisses and belly rubs. Your dogs will be bathed before their return home. We use natural shampoos. Our goal is to provide a safe and relaxing stay for your pets while you are away. Special Services: Administration of medication (oral and liquid) Photos and updates provided while your doggie is on vacation Special needs may be accommodated upon request (ie: music for dogs with separation anxiety) Special meals can be provided upon request. We recommend bringing your pets favorite food to avoid belly aches and to help them feel at home. Transportation to and from your home upon request. ***Complimentary doggie baths with organic soaps prior to returning home*** **While we encourage families to do a meet and greet visit we will always try to accommodate last minute guests. Coming to the Jersey Shore? Leaving the South Jersey shore and headed on vacation? We are 6 minutes off Rt 55 (exit 26). Your doggies can stay here with us while you enjoy your vacation worry free. About Kirk and Joy We have recently moved back to the state on a 12 Acre farm located in beautiful Vineland, NJ. We have a deep passion and love for animals. We take pride and joy in rescuing animals of neglect or abandonment. Kirk is a retired Police Officer and has been a Board Member for the Humane Society of Atlantic County NJ (among others) Working with rescues has given us a tremendous amount of exposure and experience with various animals. This love has grown each year. Together, we have always had a passion for taking care of animals. We love all animals, not just our own. Taking part in the rescue of other animals and ensuring appropriate placement gives us pride and joy. You can trust that your pets are in the hands of sincere and loving people.

Qualifications

83 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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199 ratings
Jelisha M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Kirk and Joy! Leaving your dogs behind is never easy, especially with new sitters, but they immediately put our minds at ease. They were incredibly communicative throughout our trip, sending regular updates, photos, and messages that reassured us our pups were happy, comfortable, and well cared for. They were patient, attentive, and genuinely treated them like one of their own. We also ran into an unexpected issue with forgetting one of our dog’s medication before our trip, and they were so understanding and helpful. Their kindness and willingness to help during a stressful situation meant more to us than we can say. We wouldn't hesitate to book with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and dependable sitter. Thank you again for taking such amazing care of our boys!

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Daniel T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 19, 2026

This was our first time booking with Kirk and Joy and we are beyond satisfied. Its obvious that they both love dogs and took excellent care of our little guy as if he was one of their own. We definitely will be booking future stays when needs arise.

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Marley M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 05, 2026

Ripp’s week-long stay with Kirk and Joy was fantastic! He got tons of fetch time in their fenced in yard and became friends with their two pups. We got picture and video updates every day and Ripp came home with a fresh bath. Would absolutely love to have Kirk & Joy watch our boy again sometime soon.

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Andrew L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 22, 2025

Excellent as always. Nino had a great time.

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Glen Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 28, 2024

Kirk&Joy took great care of our dog and stayed in contact every day with pictures.

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Nathan L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 11, 2024

Kirk and Joy took great care of our 2 year old beagle while we were gone for 5 days. They kept in contact with me each day with updates on how he was doing and he also had a great time playing with their dogs. I highly recommend them if you need a sitter.

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Schedule

During your pets stay she will be treated as one of our own. We will entertain any special requests to make your pets stay more comfortable.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

We have a large fenced in yard and two small dogs (Luna and Coco) to play with and keep your pet company. We take your pets safety very seriously.

Pets

A typical day

We have dog pools in the back yard for hot days. Plenty of toys and a large fenced in area for the dogs to play in.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Kirk & Joy can host up to 5 pets per night
During the meet and greet we will discuss your dogs needs and attempt to replicate whatever you do in your home in our home to make the pet feel more comfortable.
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.