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Meredith J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Meredith J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Happy pets make me happy

From puppies and kittens to beloved senior pets, I have been fortunate enough to part of the journey for many pets and I'm excited to welcome your loved ones into my heart too. I've had the joy of fostering many pets over the years, as well as caring for my own cats and dogs. Each foster pet has given me valuable knowledge and the necessary skills for caring for all types of dogs and cats, meeting their unique needs, gaining their trust, and figuring out how to administer different medications.

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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20 ratings
Boarding • Jul 29, 2026

Meredith J. cancelled a booking 3 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Mike R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 22, 2026

Meredith was an excellent caregiver to our two cats during a recent six day trip. She thoughtfully handled many details around their needs and the house, and was very good with them as well. We will hire her again for the next trip without hesitation.

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Karla S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 28, 2025

Consistently reliable and friendly!

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Lana P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 02, 2025

Felt so at ease on our trip knowing the pups were in good hands! Kept us up to date on everything and loved the photos of the happy puppos! She did a great job 👏🏼

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Karla S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 11, 2025

Very professional and reliable!

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Karla S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 02, 2025

I really appreciate how caring and responsible Meredith is with my babies. And I would easily recommend her services for anyone! We have been working together now for years with no issues.

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Schedule

I have a flexible work from home schedule that easily accommodates potty breaks, play time, and walks for houseguests, as well as trips throughout the day for check-in visits outside my home. My children are in school on weekdays, leaving me at home with just the animals during the day. Weekends and evenings are typically low-key for my family which allows for all the attention and care needed for houseguests and check-in visits to other homes.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

Pets are our family members and we treat them with love and respect. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pets in my home, I make sure that my personal pets are healthy, spayed/neutered, and up to date on vaccines. My house has a fenced yard and ample indoor space for all pets. Meeting a pet's unique needs is always a top priority, whether they need a quiet space to feel safe in a new environment or prefer to not be bothered while eating a meal. When interacting with pets in their own home or my own or even just on a walk, I make sure to pay attention to their body language and adjust my behavior accordingly. I want to earn their trust and make their time with me a happy one.

Pets

A typical day

I like to cater to a dog's needs and match their energy level. I have open areas inside for dogs to play and lots of toys for a variety of preferences. My backyard has room for playing fetch and for dogs to play with each other. The backyard also has plenty of areas to just explore and sniff around. On walks in my neighborhood I like to take different streets to switch up the path from day to day. I have a semi-active neighborhood where we typically see a few other people/dogs on walks but it's not crowded and there's always an alternate route to take if a dog is leash reactive and does best on private walks. I've found that dogs usually love to just cuddle on the couch after some exercise. I like to get a big blanket and let them curl up in a cozy spot on the couch as much as they like.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Meredith can host up to 1 pet per night
I like to know how a dog reacts to new people and animals. Do they need some time to decompress in a new environment or to warm up to new people? Have they shown any resource guarding behaviors before around toys or their food bowl? I've had all types of personalities throughout my fostering experiences so I can quickly adjust to the needs of the dog. Even the friendliest dogs can be off in a new place and need some space to themselves. I'm always ready to do what's needed to make a dog feel safe in my home.
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.