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Laquitta & James S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
22 repeat clients
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Laquitta & James S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
22 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

❤️It’s Like Being at Home!❤️

We have been pet sitters for a very long time and sit for small dogs only. We believe there is a need for a comfortable quiet environment for small dogs that will not scare or intimidate your baby with the noise or size of other animals. We want our own dogs to stay in a place “just like home” and we we are determined to offer you peace of mind and a safe, happy home in your absence, for your babies! Our love of animals spans many years. We have loved and cared for hamsters to horses and everything in between. We love every animal but our hearts, especially belong to dogs. Our lives are rooted in the care of animals and all of them make our life rich. We are retired and have plenty of time to spend with your pet in your absence. We chose to sit a small number of dogs vs. many. By caring for a smaller number of pets this makes us unique, in that we are exclusive in offering your pet more individualized attention. Our attention to quality of care, rather than quantity of dogs, sets us apart. Although we love all dogs of all shapes and sizes we choose to care for smaller pets. Again, we are unique in this decision. We find deep joy and satisfaction in caring for those that need us. This includes the pet parents that need our help as well! We want to alleviate your worries. We want you to know that your precious pets are receiving the best possible care. Through the years, we’ve taken care of the pets of many pet parents. We are the ones they call upon if their pets need a safe, loving home in which to stay. We have two Shih Tzu pups of our own and both of our dogs are very well socialized with others. We do have experience in caring for dogs with chronic conditions who are in need of more attention. We have experience in giving meds, injections, subcutaneous I.V.s and special cooked food combinations, We can bring comfort and care to these very special pets as well. We offer a non-smoking, warm, safe and nurturing home. We do live a slower paced, quieter lifestyle. If your furry family member is used to that, then we are the perfect match! However, we do have the energy and can keep up with the young, rambunctious puppies as well! We also, have experience with the aged dogs that just needs a little peace and quiet. In the evening we love to snuggle and watch tv or sit and be entertained by the playful antics of our pet visitors while they play chase on the rug below our feet. We will talk to them, spend time with them and treat them with the same respect and care with which we treat our own. Our standard way to care for pets is to allow them the freedom to live in our home as we do and as our own pets do. We kindly ask that you take advantage of our Meet and Greet before your pet’s stay so that you can get a feel for the environment that your pet will be staying in. We want your pet to get a feel for our home too. Sitting for dogs is our only job. Therefore, when your pet is with us they are given top priority. We cannot express enough the level of importance we place on this job and on your pet. We have a clean, fenced yard for your dog to run and play in. Our home is a clean, fresh environment, free of things that a curious pet could get into. We have a beautiful walking trail right in the neighborhood to exercise your dog and we can do so if you wish. Dogs we care for tend to love our large variety of toys. They also, love to chill on the big fluffy pillows we offer them or kick back and watch t.v. in our laps on our big spacious sofa. Your dogs are home with us and where we go, they follow.

Qualifications

22 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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73 ratings
Joan L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 15, 2025

Thank you for taking care of Clara Bo. We know that she’s well taken care of & we appreciate it very much. I would most certainly recommend you to anyone that asks me about a pet sitter. Thanks again….Joan & Harley

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Patrick T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 11, 2024

We've been using Laquitta and James since 2022 and they are the best at what they do! Our two pups get well taken care of, receive lots of love and are sad when they have to leave... Thank you for taking such good care of our two pups...

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Van T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Oct 03, 2024

Thank you once again Laquitta. As always, Chloe had a wonderful time with her Rover (you ☺️). Whether it's a week long stay or a single day daycare, Chloe always comes back to us as happy and relaxed as we left her. You are always our "go to" Rover.

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Michael W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 12, 2024

We are so pleased to have Laquitta and James to take care of Missy their care of our girl was wonderful. they sent pictures everyday which made my trip so much better and easier to be away they are the best fit for us Thank you from the bottom of our hearts ZoAnn , Mike, and Missy

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Dianna W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 25, 2024

Maggie had a wonderful time with Laquitta, Jim and their fur babies, as usual. She always comes home happy and tired. We enjoy the pictures and updates to let us know that Maggie is doing well. I can always leave her knowing she is cared for the way I would.

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Debbie P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 23, 2023

If u want your dog to be treated like u treat them I would not hesitate to leave my dog there. Both husband and wife are so sweet. I could go on and on how comfortable I was leaving Alvin there. He normally has anxiety when we leave.not at their house. He was one of the family. .

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Schedule

Being retired we can offer full-time care. We love having our little shadows follow us from room to room or just sitting with us for comfort.

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 allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Both our yard and home offer your baby a place to have fun and be at ease. They love sitting with us on our porch while we have our coffee in the mornings! Once inside they are in a cool environment where they can just chill. It is doggie paradise and they are the center of our world!

Pets

A typical day

Besides our fenced yard, we live in a lovely neighborhood with sidewalks. We live a quiet lifestyle, peace and quiet is the way we roll. Many neighbors walk their dogs in this neighborhood. We also enjoy taking our own dogs to local dog friendly parks throughout the city. We do however, avoid local “dog specific” parks where you can find many dogs playing at once in a close environment. We do not believe that this is always the best situation for the dog. Please always make sure when you leave your dog anywhere, that your dog is collared, tagged and has a leash.

0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Laquitta & James can host up to 5 pets per night
Please let us know if your dog has specific needs. We will try to accommodate. We will have a short questionnaire for you to fill out that will assist us in knowing the needs of your dog. We ask that you please take the time to fill it out prior to your visit. Please also get vaccination records in order and provide those to us as well. Every piece of information we can learn is valuable. Your dogs are a part of your family and we will accept them as a part of ours. We look forward to meeting you and your fluffy family members! Have a good time and relax!
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.