Doggy Day Care in Park Ridge, Jacksonville, FL

“Thank you, Marisa! Stella is so happy and tired after daycare with you. I’m sure she loved all the attention from your boys too?”

Audrey B.

“Eric and Yanqui took such great care of eevee! They sent photos of her playing with their dog Stitch and kept me posted various times of the day. They are so loving and kind, also have a nice yard for the dogs to run around in. I would highly recommend trusting Eric and Yanqui to take care of your pet! They’ll make them feel right at home.”

Angelica G.

“Yekaterina and her family are amazing! They watched my 8 week old puppy whitney for several days and treated her like family. She sent videos and cute pictures throughout the day and the kids played with my pup and were so good to her. My puppy loved it at their house! 🩷💕”

Chelsea N.

“Katya was great! She stayed in contact and progress updates on how Smokey was doing! Smokey came home exhausted from all the fun and in great shape. Highly recommend! Thank you!”

Kathryn W.

About: I've had and cared for dogs for most of my life. They are family to me, and I care for them as family. My house is perfect for pets because they can sit by the front window and keep an eye on folks walking by. I have a great-sized yard so they can sun themselves and run around. Pets at my house get the royal treatment; they can sleep anywhere they like and will get so much attention and so many tummy rubs. I work from home, so my pet-sitting schedule is very flexible. It's a welcome break from the computer to take a pup out for a walk or to have a quick play in the yard. I have a fenced-in yard in a quiet neighborhood, so your fur baby will be kept safe. The gates are locked, and I am usually home. There's no need to worry, I'll keep a close eye on them.

“AMAZING SERVICE! Randy and Mimi took care of our dog like he was their own. He had such a good time and was able to socialize and meet new dogs. We would recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing doggy day care/boarding for their dog!”

Ogeeda V.

“Cookie had the best time with Maria! She was really nice and made us all feel very confident about leaving him in her house (which is super nice and clean and super pet -friendly) She sent me pictures and videos of Cookie frequently and sent me updates all the time and I could see from the videos that he felt right at home.We can’t wait to book house sitting and boarding again 😊”

Florencia C.

“Ryan & Maria were super lovely, calm, caring, gracious. We felt really good leaving Bella with them for the afternoon. They are conveniently located close to Mayo, and it was a gift to be able to drop Bella off, get to our appointment at Mayo and then pick her back up … knowing she was in quiet space with caring people. They also send plenty of photos and videos which were nice to receive too. Highly recommend this wonderful couple for your pet’s well-being.”

Dorie P.

“she’s the best!”

Brianna T.

About: Boarding: Dogs must be crate trained and vaccinations up to date. Must be kid friendly and do well with large dogs. I have a large, shaded back yard where we can play with toys or fetch. Walk around the quiet neighborhood or take a nap and cuddle. I have an active golden doodle who can’t wait to have a play buddy. I will happily take your dog on walks, play their favorite game and keep a structured routine if needed. Administer topical, injection or oral meds. Meet and greets preferred prior to care. I am currently working from home and have a large shaded yard. Which means potty breaks and outside play and relax time are always available. I will make sure your pets schedule is followed so you can be sure your pet will have fun and be cared for while you are away. My home is doggie safe. Minimalistic feel with little to no clutter. Space for your dog to stretch out and relax. Separate room with crate for sleep and/or alone time if needed. If I leave the house crate trained dogs can safely stay in crate with water and food. Feedings can be done separate if needed. Please bring leash, water and food bowl, and favorite treats. Do not bring toys because they will be enjoyed and destroyed by my dog.

About: What sets me apart is the individualized care I provide every pet. I take time to understand their routines, personalities, and comfort needs while offering reliable communication, regular updates, and genuinely loving, dependable care. Pet care is part of my everyday life. I plan my days around walks, meals, playtime, and quality time, allowing me to provide dependable, attentive care throughout the day. In my apartment, I care for my dog through structured daily walks, consistent feeding schedules, interactive play, enrichment activities, and a calm, clean environment that promotes comfort and safety. My apartment complex has a dog park included which has been great for my dog!

“Amazing ! Very loving and caring when it came to King ! Will use a again”

T'Nia M.

“Gloria and her kids were so sweet & loving to my puppy! I felt good knowing she was receiving so much love and attention while I was at work!”

Bri J.

“Lexi was a lifesaver with a last second holiday booking, and I was delighted when picking up my very happy dog at the end of the day.”

Moe R.

“Kaitlyn and Andrew were great with Ruthie. From pics, I could tell Ruthie had a blast and was well taken care. Very accommodating with drop off and pick up times”

Althea A.

About: AS OF SEPTEMBER : Thank you to all of my clients in Northern California. I so enjoyed helping your animals while I was in town for an extended period of time. I am now based back where I live in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. AVAILABLE FOR LAST-MINUTE REQUESTS. Happy to work with seniors, those needing special meds, dogs with seizures, IVDD dogs, CHF, hospice animals, surgery recovery, etc. Been there, done it all. I am a Rover provider and a Rover client. ME AND ANIMALS ~ Animals think I'm just one of them. Constantly told, 'I can't believe my animal let you touch them' or 'came to you like that'. Recently I recalled an experience when my dad and I were at the junk yard when I was 9 or 11. They had a dog who I was interacting with. At some point, we were talking with the owner who noticed his 'guard dog' leaning against my leg and asked my dad what I did to his dog. Dad and I were both perplexed by his comment until the owner shared that he had spent a lot of money to have his dog trained to guard the yard, and wasn't supposed to be acting the way he is. My dad just laughed and explained that's the way I was with animals. I've been watching animals since I was 12, which is a few decades ago. My first was named 'Stewball' and she was the Basset Hound of the neighbors behind us. Sometimes I'd watch the kids and Stewball. She and I always 'talked' over the fence as well. I regularly housesat for various family friends. I was trusted so much that as a teenager I was even in the will of close family friends to take their 'Freddy' (photo of black dog with me in the hat) if something happened to them. WHAT, WHERE, AND WHEN ~ I will consider providing a bath for your pet, in your home. Would like to know any issues in advance. There will be an extra charge for this. WHY ROVER ~ I am now offering services where I live in Jacksonville, Florida. I spent 13 out of 15 months in Northern California dealing with family matters (my mom has Dementia) and was missing my own dogs and friends' dogs. I got the idea to offer my services when my sister's sister-in-law was going to cancel a trip they planned as she forgot to book animal care. I immediately offered to watch her Chloe, an 85-pound Basset Hound. In Northern California, I had many repeat customers. I could easily be busy every day if I wanted to. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING ~ I've taken multiple animal-handling classes including week-long dog-handling courses at Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab. Taken a 'Stop, Drop, Roll' course formally offered by American Humane. The photo of me in the Best Friends truck is tied to the time I volunteered months of my time related to the animal welfare response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, starting in 2005 and through 2007. I've fostered Dachshunds for a long time and often helped socialize the ones most needing it. This included two brothers we wanted to be adopted together and one wasn't comfortable walking on a leash. He had one week to learn, so he could move with his brother. I happily 'wrangled' both of them when their parents married in Chicago a few years later. My own cats lived mostly very long lives as old as 17 and 18. I've given fluids due to kidney disease. My Dachshunds have lived as old as 18 1/2, 17 1/2, 17, and on down. With my own animals, I've dealt with animals with 3 cases of Dementia, stomach cancer, IVDD, seizure disorder, CHF, kidney disease, recovering from various surgeries, going through heartworm treatment as well as other health issues. ME AND ANIMALS ~ Active in animal welfare for decades, mostly on the logistics and supply side. When in the town I live in, I am regularly interacting with horses and pigs. I really just love animals. People always thought I'd be a vet. I'm the one at a party on the floor playing with the animals. While staying with my sister in San Francisco, she's started to become accustomed to my version of our daily walks as I have to stop and pet whichever dogs are interested, and I 'talk' to the crows and ravens. LOL, I love taking photos of animals. I'll create an album specifically for your pets and send you the link. I do this for friends and family all the time. You'll end up with an album of every photo I took of your pet(s). Photos of the pets I've watched over are near the top of my gallery here on Rover. TIME I'LL SPEND WITH YOUR PET ~ On the days I'm offering services, I'll be with your pet a lot. My time is mostly my own so there will be lots of hands-on time, and hanging out. Sometimes I'll bring my computer and hang out if I sense your animal needs extra time if you booked only a check-in (on my dime). LOL, I'm quite adept at working with animals on or against me. We'll follow what you do in your home. Walks are great, if your animal can take it. If I'm spending the night, they're happy to sleep with me, if they'd like. Or in their own bed and/or crate. I'm pretty flexible. The only looking at my phone I'll be doing is to take photos while we walk ~ There was a recent article on CNN about 'Multitasking While Walking Your Dog' (I can't share the link).

“I needed a emergency dog sitter for a few houses on a Saturday night and Colin and Juliana came through at the last minuete. I dropped my daschsund off and I immediately felt comforatable with Colin and Juliana and that they had a safe home. I received a couple of pictures and updates during the stay to ensure me my daschsund was fine. I have no problem recommending Colin and Juliana and I will be bringing my daschsund back in the future.”

David C.

About: I have always grown up and been around dogs and cats. I grew up with big dog breeds and they will always hold my heart, but I currently have a small dog who I love like a human child haha. I’ve been around and helped train puppies and also have experience with older doggies. I accept and love all shapes, sizes, ages, and breeds. I have a full time remote job , so I am always home! I may go to the gym for an hour but I am never more than 20 minutes away from my house. I have time during my day for long walks and even longer cuddle sessions. I have a larger apartment so accommodate any size doggo and my own small pup to offer some company to yours! I also love to be outside and go on walks so there is no shortage of outside time.

“Ellie is always happy going to and coming home from Emma’s, which says everything. She’s comfortable, excited, and clearly trusts her. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing Ellie is in such good hands.”

Parker S.

“I am so happy I found Travis! My dog Darren absolutely adores him. Travis went above and beyond, sending me daily updates and pictures that gave me such peace of mind. I could truly trust him with Darren and knew he was in the best hands. It’s clear he genuinely cares, and that made all the difference. Highly recommend!”

Julia M.