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Dennis & Joel

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10+ years

My grandfather was a horse trader, until I was a teenager I helped with feeding and grooming with horses, ponies, goats.... I started dog sitting in 1986 in Santa Monica to supplement my income, usually weekends but up to 1 week at a time…

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Reviews (7)

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Stephanie

Could not have been more pleased with Dennis and Joel! They took great care of my cat, who needed daily medication while in their care. Communication…

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Los Angeles, CA, US · 23 May - 26 May 2025
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Amy

Dennis and Joel were fun to meet on FaceTime prior to their sit, and they lived up to our perceptions of them: honest, kind, responsive, reliable, and…

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San Luis Obispo, CA, US · 06 Mar - 12 Mar 2025
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Karen

This was the second time Dennis and Joel sat for my cats. They are so respectful of my house. They left the sheets and towels clean. The rest of the house…

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Novato, CA, US · 28 Feb - 02 Mar 2025
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Karen

Dennis and Joel were wonderful. Showed up on time, took care of everything, communicated about the house and cats with only what was necessary. The house was…

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Novato, CA, US · 23 Jan - 09 Feb 2025
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Rebecca Daley & Rick Blumberg

We could not have asked for anyone better that Dennis and Joel to care for our fury family and home. From our initial phone conversation we felt confident…

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Ukiah, CA, US · 12 Jan - 23 Jan 2025

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Patty

Dennis & Joel looked after Patty’s pets

I’ve known Dennis for 50 years plus. We met in high school on a church mission trip. He has always had a heart to help and care for others. You asked me to list his top three qualities, but he embodies them all on your list. I not only trust Dennis with my dog Max, but would trust him with my life. The last time he kept Max, he sent me updates as well as pictures. Max is a Dalmation and they can be high strung and difficult, but Dennis handled him beautifully. He was happy and well cared for. I’ve had a couple of other sitters who I would never hire back. Huge difference when he was with Dennis upon my return. Most of all, I did not worry once and could relax and enjoy my vacation. Recommend Dennis completely and without hesitation!!

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13 November 2024

About Dennis & Joel

I worked as a counselor at Parkland College and retired during the pandemic. I loved my work as a therapist and now I volunteer for NAMI Warmline and Allerton Park doing gardening, trail maintenance, and special events. My partner of…

Dennis

Age – 65+Occupation – Clinical Social Worker, RetiredLives in – Champaign, United States
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Joel

Age – 65+Occupation – Credit Manager

Why we want to house sit

Joel and I both grew up with dogs and experienced the feeling of always having a best friend around. In our adult lives, neither of us had our own dogs. Through the years, I did a lot of dog sitting to supplement my income. Neither of us…

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