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Niara J.

Patch, St.Louis, MO

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
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Services

Niara can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am very flexible in my schedule, and can adjust to your pets schedule. I have recently left my management position of a dog daycare/ boarding facility

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Niara J.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am available to adjust to your dogs schedule and needs while providing a fun and safe space for your pet. I am also very aware of dog behavior and how to go about gaining their trust.

Information Niara J. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs, allergies, triggers or reactivities. If they have any good scratch spots, or toys that they enjoy.

A typical day

I love to make dogs feel comfortable so bonding is a big part especially if we are meeting for the 1st time. I love figuring out your dogs favorite activity whether it’s playing with they’re favorite toy, or taking a walk.

Location

St.Louis, MO

Niara J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

In love with loving your pets

Pet care experience

Back at home I worked at a pet resort called bark n town where we spend a Lot of time doing activities with dogs and walking them. Sometimes we will get up to 50 dogs boarding with us and it is definitely a lot of work. At night we also do sit ins, making sure they are calm when it’s time for bed. I’m very passionate, dedicated and love all animals. I’ve worked in animal vet clinics, an volunteered at some shelters before. I’m educated in animal behavior so knowing when to and when not to approach a dog is clear to me. I’ve worked with all types of dogs. I have spent the last 5 years working at a dog day care facility and now I know more dogs by name than I do people in the Saint Louis area. I have recently left my position as Manager of The watering bowl, a dog daycare/ boarding facility, due to change in ownership and the changes in policy that was planned that I could not agree with. I am now dedicating my time working for myself and taking excellent care of your pets.

Reviews

Elisha W.
House Sitting • Apr 12, 2026
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Niara is wonderful! We have hired her several times to care for our 2 pups and we always feel very confident that they are having a great time. She is very responsive, on time and great at sending updates and cute pictures! Already feel so relieved that she has agreed to help us for our summer vacation!

Amy D.
House Sitting • Oct 29, 2025
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Niara was excellent with our dogs and cats. All are rescues and some came with trauma from their past. Niara knew how to approach them and has a calming demeanor which is exactly what they need, and she acclimated to the daily routine seamlessly. We have an elderly kitty who is on daily meds and is skittish around strangers, but Niara was persistent in tracking him down when needed and gave him some extra TLC. We were gone 12 days and Niara handled everything. She engaged well with our babies, even the skittish ones. She sent pics and videos daily. We were able to relax knowing our babies were in good hands. We've already booked her for future trips.

Marianna J.
House Sitting • Oct 09, 2025
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Niara surpassed our expectations! We were both very worried about how Sammie would be while we were gone. We have never left her this long (three weeks) and not with someone she barely knew. We’ve been home now for 24 hours and can tell she misses her new friend. My husband and I couldn’t be happier with her stay!!!

Elisha W.
House Sitting • Jul 27, 2025
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Niara is amazing! She always sends morning updates and pictures throughout the day of both our pups! Not only does she stay over to keep the puppies company, but she is very engaged and plays and takes them on nice walks in the neighborhood. We have hired her now three times now- she is very responsive and is just amazing all around! We are so lucky to have found her!!!

About Niara J.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am available to adjust to your dogs schedule and needs while providing a fun and safe space for your pet. I am also very aware of dog behavior and how to go about gaining their trust.

Information Niara J. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs, allergies, triggers or reactivities. If they have any good scratch spots, or toys that they enjoy.

A typical day

I love to make dogs feel comfortable so bonding is a big part especially if we are meeting for the 1st time. I love figuring out your dogs favorite activity whether it’s playing with they’re favorite toy, or taking a walk.

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Niara J.

Patch, St.Louis, MO

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews