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Joel V.

Gramercy, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•9 reviews
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Pets love staying at Uncle Joel's!

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My passion for animals began when I was six years old and rode my first horse at a Brooklyn riding stable. I got my first dog Finian, a little terrier mix, for my tenth birthday. Finian was the family dog for almost twenty years before he was laid to rest. I was an active service member in the US Navy before I began teaching junior high school on the lower east side. I've helped and volunteered at animal rescue organizations and have written articles for pet magazines. I was recently mentioned in the New York Times article, "Don’t Chew on My Blue Suede Shoes: A Contest of Elvis Presley and Dogs". I also love to sing, have performed in summer stock at Lake George and in various Off Broadway shows. I have been known to sing to my furry friends as well who seem to respond with favorable reviews. I treat every animal I engage with as my own. I love them all.

Reviews

Ashley J.
Dog Boarding • juin 18, 2016
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I can't say enough about how much my fur baby loves Joel! It was our first time on a long trip out of the country without him so we were more nervous than our dog. Joel sent me emails and pics everyday we were gone and really reassured me that our dog was also on vacation ?Joel is so amazing with animals he really loves them I can tell and animals can definitely tell! Joel is now my go to when we need to leave town and need a sitter! Excellent dog sitter and walker I highly reccomend!

Kara K.
Dog Boarding • mai 06, 2016
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My yellow lab, Cooper, had an amazing stay with Uncle Joel. From the first meet and greet, it was clear that Cooper felt comfortable with Uncle Joel. Throughout Cooper's stay, we got regular updates with photos. Cooper had a great time exploring the city with Uncle Joel, getting brushed, having treats, learning to catch, and receiving a lot of love and attention -- at the end of our trip, we picked up a very happy and healthy pup. In addition to all the love and attention he gave our pup, Uncle Joel was extremely flexible in accomodating our schedules for pick up and also easily worked with us to extend Cooper's stay when we had an unexpected extension to our trip.

Melissa B.
Dog Boarding • févr. 28, 2016
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Joel was wonderful! He took great care of our dog and kept us informed, sending pictures and awesome updates. We will absolutely ask him for help again. Strongly recommended!

Reilly S.
Dog Boarding • janv. 05, 2016
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Joel was extremely attentive. He asked for a phone call before accepting the reservation to learn more about Digs, which was appreciated. Throughout my trip, he emailed notes from my dog's perspective about her vacation. Very adorable.

About Joel V.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$16per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$33per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$15per walk

Joel can host

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

Joel can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Joel V.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Location

New York, NY

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Joel V.

Gramercy, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•9 reviews