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Hi! I'm Jess and I am a dog mom to 12-year-old Siberian Husky, Luna. She is a sweet, energetic, confident dog who loves all kinds of people and other dogs. She has lived and traveled all over the U.S. (over 20 states!) and now has made her way with us across the ocean to The Netherlands. Even before becoming a Rover sitter, I cared for friends' and neighbors' dogs on many occasions including a beagle, a husky and a golden retriever and grew up with shih tzu and a cockapoo, who I loved to play with and walk around the neighborhood. Before moving to The Netherlands, we most recently lived in Richmond, Virginia and enjoyed walking the many urban hiking trails and parks together. Since I started pet sitting, I have stayed with and looked after all of different kinds of pups including senior pups, puppies, and all different sizes of dogs from toy to large. I’ve also cared for other caged pets in the same home like rabbits when needed. I care for them all like they are my very own Luna girl.

My husband is also a Rover sitter and will sometimes accompany me. David has always been a dog lover and loves to give my clients some extra attention while you’re away. He is also a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran and as such is very good under pressure/does not hesitate to act when dealing with anything out of the ordinary like illness or injury. My clients and I are very lucky to have him by my side when he does come along during bookings.

About My Services:

I am confident with standard commands in English and am learning some in Dutch as well. I also speak French and am happy to learn and practice commands in any language that suits your pet. All of my services are customizable to your pets needs, but below is a list of what is typically included in my Standard Rate with and without overnight stay, as well as my Constant Care Rate, which I have limited availability to accept, but will consider if I am available and your pet’s needs require it.

Standard Rate w/overnight stay:

-potty breaks every 4-6 hours during awake hours, depending on your pet’s needs (can accommodate 3-4 hours for young puppies*)

-feeding & medication 1-3x per day

-1 30-60 min walks/playtimes time per day (can be split into 2 15-30 min walks/playtimes)

-2-3 updates per day

-overnight stay

-2-4 hours/day of time spent at home during awake hours for your pet’s comfort, mental stimulation, or play time during the day

Standard rate - no overnight stay:

-potty breaks every 4-6 hours during awake hours, depending on your pet’s needs (can accommodate 3-4 hours for young puppies*)

-feeding and medication 1-3x per day

-1 30-60 min walks/playtimes time per day (can be split into 2 15-30 min walks/playtimes)

-2-3 updates per day

-no overnight stay

-4-8 hours/day of time spent at home during awake hours for your pet’s comfort, mental stimulation, play time or other particular needs during the day

Constant Care Rate (2x Standard Rate):

-frequent potty breaks (less than 4 hours between) during awake hours

-feeding & medication as needed (typically 2-3x a day)

-1 30-60 min walks per day (can be split into 2 15-30 min walks)

-2-3 updates per day

-overnight stay

-8-10 hours/day of time spent at home during awake hours for your pet’s comfort, mental stimulation, play time or other particular needs during the day

-2-4 hours of time away for pet sitter per day (can be split up into 1-2 hour intervals)

*All dogs are different and I will rely on your recommendation for your pets, but as a rule of thumb a puppy can typically hold its bladder for the number of hours equal to its age in months plus one

Depending on distance from my location and time commitment required to travel to your location, additional travel fees may be applied to your booking. Charges will be communicated up front before confirming the booking.

I work remotely and part-time and have plenty of flexibility to accommodate your pet’s unique routine and needs during the week or on the weekend.

Let me know all of your dog’s unique needs! I’m happy to go over this in person as well but I’d love to know their feeding schedule, how often they are walked/go outside, if they are friendly with other dogs, if they have any conditions I should be aware of or medication I will need to administer, and anything else that will be important to know! It would also be helpful to know if you’re looking for constant care, overnight stay, or if you prefer no overnight stay.

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Pet and Pet Sitter Safety:

I have stayed with dogs who have easy access to a fenced outdoor space and with those who do not, so I am comfortable with ensuring leashes and/or gates are always secure. I’ve also stayed with dogs who are crated and am comfortable with crate commands. For their safety, I highly recommend crating puppies under 2 years old and any dog with a pattern of chewing or swallowing household items (remotes, pillows, etc.) when you are not home. Crate-trained pets will be crated per the owner’s instructions.

Having an 11-year-old husky means I have had my fair share of experience with unexpected veterinary visits and emergencies. I am comfortable communicating symptoms to veterinary professionals with thorough details as needed. I have years of experience monitoring pets’ symptoms when they are sick, providing at home first aid, and acting quickly when additional care is needed.

Veterinary Care & Emergency Transport Policy:

While veterinary care and especially emergency veterinary care is a rare circumstance of a booking, pets can be unpredictable. When a medical facility advises veterinary care based on a description of symptoms over the phone, pet sitter will advise seeking veterinary care. If pet owner objects to seeking veterinary care when medically necessary, pet owner will be responsible for either taking over care of their pet themselves or securing a different caregiver expeditiously.

To ensure the pet sitter is adequately compensated in extenuating circumstances, please be advised that for any unexpected or emergency travel or transport, pet sitter will provide receipts and apply a charge for reimbursement of costs incurred to your booking. An additional charge will also be applied to the cost of your booking at an hourly rate starting at the time of departure to the vet and ending at the time of either arrival to your home or, if your pet is required to stay at the vet, departure from the vet + time it takes to travel to the pet sitter’s home from the vet. This will include any additional trips back and forth to and from the vet to visit or pick up your pet based on the roundtrip to the vet from pet sitter’s or your home.

Hourly rates are as follows:

8am-5pm: €10/hr

5pm-10pm: €12/hr

10pm-8am: €16/hr

Holidays & Weekends: €18/hr

*veterinary emergency room visit wait times can exceed 8 hours on weekends and holidays

Cleaning & Vehicle Damage Policy:

If pet sitter is required to clean up bodily fluids due to illness (vomit, urine, blood, diarrhea, etc) in order to maintain a safe environment in your home, their own home, or their personal vehicle, a one-time fee of €40 will be applied to your booking. The pet sitter will also require reimbursement by the pet owner for any cleaning supplies that are not readily available in the pet owner’s home.

Injury To Pet Sitter Policy:

If, under any circumstance, the pet sitter is injured by a pet, the pet sitter will require reimbursement for related medical expenses by the pet owner.