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Mackenzie J.

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Mackenzie J.

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Encanto, Phoenix, AZ

Contact for Boarding

from $49 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Experienced & Loving Senior Care

I would love to watch your senior dog! As the owner of two older pups (13 and 15 years old), I know how stressful traveling can be with a senior at home. I have spent the last 4 years fostering senior dogs—I’ve had over 20! I’m comfortable caring for dogs with special medical and cognitive needs, and my home is a peaceful & quiet place to stay. And I’m always happy to discuss whether my home would be a good fit for your fur baby!

Qualifications

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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Erin E.
Sep 30, 2026

Mackenzie is an exceptional caregiver to animals. She has fostered 10+ elderly dogs, bringing incredible patience, compassion, and attentiveness to each one. She has also cared for my family’s dogs over the years, and we’ve always felt completely confident leaving them in her care. Mackenzie has excellent instincts with animals communicates clearly, and is incredibly responsible. Most of all, she is the one of the most reliable people I know. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can truly trust with their pets.

Janine L.
Sep 27, 2026

I'm so happy to be able to give a testimonial on Mackenzie's behalf. I've known her for several years and during that time I've gotten to know that her passion is caring for animals. She specifically fosters the oldest and frailest pups to give them a loving and safe home while they wait to find their forever home. So many people overlook the older dogs in favor of the younger ones and it's so refreshing to see her devotion to these sweet souls. As an example of how kind-hearted she is, she was fostering a dog that became severely ill. She was told by the vet that the Olive only had a few days to live. She was devastated at the idea that Olive would cross the Rainbow Bridge without having been adopted. She adopted Olive so that she would have a forever home while she was still here. Now almost 9 months later, Olive is doing amazing and has ended up in the best home. Anyone would be lucky to have Kenzie looking after their dogs.

Ellen S.
Sep 26, 2026

You’ll never find a more engaged, loving and diligent caregiver for your beloved pet! Kenzie is a devoted foster to some of our rescue’s more challenging behavior cases. Fortunately for them, Kenzie’s consistent, positive care provided an environment conducive to improvement. Our rescue is so lucky to have the benefit of Kenzie’s skills. She’s truly one of a kind! The combination of her true love of animals and her vast experience as a foster makes her the perfect pet sitter. Your dog will be safe, loved and possibly (probably!) spoiled rotten! I cannot endorse Kenzie enough!

Alex S.
Sep 26, 2026

Kenzie is passionate about all animals, has two old ladies of her own, and fosters elderly dogs. She is knowledgeable about all things dog-related from all of her years of experience fostering. I absolutely trust her with my dog.

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Schedule

I work full time as an attorney (I’m here to help pay off my student loans!) and my in-office schedule varies week to week. Depending on the day of the week, your dog may need to spend up to 4 hours alone at a time. Your dog will always be kept separate while unattended just to be extra safe!

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 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

My home is a duplex in a walkable neighborhood. I have a small, fenced backyard. There are two steps to access the yard. My street is perfect for walks and I even have a dog stroller! Please note that my home is small and quiet, and probably not the best place for a large or energetic dogs.

Pets

A typical day

My goal is keep your dog calm and stress free in a new environment. Every pup is different! We can take long or short walks, enjoy play time with toys, or just relax and snuggle on the couch.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Mackenzie can host up to 2 pets per night
Please confirm that your baby gets along with other dogs. Also, there are two steps to get into and out of my home so dogs will either need to manage two stairs or allow me to pick them up.
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.