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Owen James W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Owen James W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

Highlights

Owen James has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Certified dog lover.

Haven’t met a dog that didn’t like me. I enjoy playing with dogs and getting them tired out which also prevents any anxiety from the new environment.

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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20 ratings
Tomoko S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 01, 2026

It was my pup’s second time with Owen and he loved it. Thank you and we’ll be back!

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Rose X.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 03, 2026

Our dog had a one week stay with Owen and she was well taken care of and came home happy. Communication was responsive when I reached out. Owen also went above and beyond and returned our dog crate to us when we realized we had forgotten it at pick up. Overall a great experience!

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Mariam J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 14, 2026

Great communication and care for my dog while I was gone for a couple of weeks I’d book again! I also got updates and photos while I was away :)

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Victoria G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 26, 2026

Great communication and so so sweet. Would definitely bring Arlo back!

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Stephanie G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 21, 2026

Friendly and good communication. His dog kept our dog company while we attended an Astros game and they had a blast playing.

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Stephanie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 05, 2026

Owen is a kind host and he did a wonderful job watching my Italian Greyhound for two weeks. He and his pup made my dog feel at home, went for walks, and kept me updated along the way.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I usually walk our dog first thing in the morning (between 5:45-6:30) and feed immediately afterwards. let out in the backyard at least once between 8am and noon then multiple times in the afternoon and nighttime. Evening feeding time at 6pm.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

At least one wall per day and time spent running around the backyard. The backyard has a 7 foot wooden fence around it. Bella loves to chase and be chased by other dogs.

Pets

A typical day

Usually walk my dog 2-3 miles through the neighborhood, along a bike path, and along Brays Bayou. We also play with doggie toys and run around our backyard.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Owen James can host up to 2 pets per night
My preference is non aggressive male breeds. Be sure to inform me of any special needs, care services you dog may have, and/or limits. Whatever is needed to make you pet comfortable.
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.