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L J.

Brentwood, Washington, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
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Services

L can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

L can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I have very open availability, what works best for your schedule works for me. As long as there is open communication about any changes you may need!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About L J.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I follow a set routine for my own pets and make sure to follow whatever routine you have for your pets exactly as described. I can take dogs out for walks or house sit them and play with cats and feed them and give them the love and attention they deserve.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information L J. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs such as medication, medical condition, etc. Also it's always great to learn about their idiosyncratic behaviors, i.e., any quirks they have that can help me understand them better!

A typical day

I love going to parks with energetic dogs where they can smell, run, and play to their hearts content. For lower energy dogs, I do short walks and can play with them in a smaller and less crowded setting. For cats, depending whether they are indoor or outdoor cats, I love enriching their day by setting traps for treats, taking them outside if they are outdoor cats, and playing with them inside if they are indoor cats.

Location

Washington, DC

L J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Relaxed and calm pet sitter

Pet care experience

I have a lot of experience taking care of cats and dogs of all temperaments. I have a calm temperament that makes pets around me as relaxed. Extremely patient and have open availability.

Reviews

House Sitting • Jul 29, 2025

L J. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

House Sitting • Apr 13, 2025

L J. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Melanie C.
Dog Walking • Mar 16, 2025
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LJ was great with my reactive dog. Calm, and patient, even when my dog would not stop barking and growling. I could tell immediately that she has had lots of experience with animals, she knew how to act and was well composed and confident (which is needed with reactive/aggressive dogs!).

Kalisha W.
House Sitting • Feb 23, 2025
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LJ is a truly patient, kind and professional pet sitter. After finding out on short notice that our regular sitter was unavailable, we were afraid we would have to reschedule our trip because our reactive dog is uncomfortable around strangers. However, we were so lucky to find LJ who was super responsive and willing to meet with us several times to make sure that both of our fur babes were totally comfortable before our trip. Our normally shy cat warmed up to LJ very quickly and our dog also accepted LJ as one of her trusted friends in just a couple of visits. Despite our dog's initial reactivity, LJ did a great job of remaining patient and using positive reinforcement to gain our pup's trust. While staying at our home, LJ not only went above and beyond in caring for our pets but also in caring for our home. We would absolutely hire LJ again and strongly recommend them to anyone else looking for someone trustworthy to care for your pets.

About L J.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I follow a set routine for my own pets and make sure to follow whatever routine you have for your pets exactly as described. I can take dogs out for walks or house sit them and play with cats and feed them and give them the love and attention they deserve.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information L J. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs such as medication, medical condition, etc. Also it's always great to learn about their idiosyncratic behaviors, i.e., any quirks they have that can help me understand them better!

A typical day

I love going to parks with energetic dogs where they can smell, run, and play to their hearts content. For lower energy dogs, I do short walks and can play with them in a smaller and less crowded setting. For cats, depending whether they are indoor or outdoor cats, I love enriching their day by setting traps for treats, taking them outside if they are outdoor cats, and playing with them inside if they are indoor cats.

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L J.

Brentwood, Washington, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews