Pet Care by Jocelyn

08/26/2025

I want to take time to thank my friends and longtime clients for reaching out to me and checking on me after my very unpleasant experience yesterday.

Hera and I had a peaceful morning and we enjoyed a lovely mile walk just up the road away from the hate we experienced in the other neighborhood. Thank you to Pet Care Insurance for quickly answering my questions regarding my ability to transport dogs in my car that need to be walked in another location. I learned that I can take your dogs to parks and walking trails (not dog parks)!

To the community in Chippewa I had to ban and remain professional enough not to publicly name…

SHAME on you for taking one look at my client after watching her walk through your neighborhood 4 times without incident and labeling her as aggressive because of how she looks

SHAME on you for telling me I had no right to book clients in your non-gated community because I didn’t live there

SHAME on you for treating me like absolute trash despite growing up here and later serving this community and its furry companions for going on 5 years

To the residents of said community I now have to ban before even having a chance to meet with you, I am SO sorry the hostile actions of one neighbor has forced me to make this decision.

THANK YOU to everyone who has supported me over the years, continues to book with me, and has recommended me over the years. ❤️

And THANK YOU to Hera’s parents for being so supportive and for making sure we were both okay after being treated so badly. 🥹

08/25/2025

Not a post I wanted to make but I wanted to address a very disturbing and troubling incident that occurred during a routine walk.

One of my brand new cane corso clients and I experienced a very hostile interaction with a resident in a NON-gated community early this morning.

This poor dog walked with me in the neighborhood 5 times without barking, lunging, or showing any kind of aggression towards another dog or a person. Not a single thing negative was said to me by neighbors until this morning and I’m heartbroken and appalled at the absolute ugliness and hatefulness both I and my fur baby client had to experience.

As a full-time pet and farm care provider that has proudly served Beaver, Lawrence, Mahoning, and Columbiana counties (and their surrounding areas) for almost 5 years, I pride myself as being a professional that welcomes ALL BREEDS. If a particular dog doesn’t make the cut with me (only 3 in the last 4 years), I handle it on a case by case basis. When you choose to book with me, I DO NOT discriminate.

As a professional, I will not say which location in Chippewa, and its residents, is now banned from working with me but I will touch base with clients if the need ever arises.

If you’re a resident of said neighborhood and I am forced to turn you away because of the actions of one neighbor residing there, I sincerely apologize and I will do everything in my power to recommend another provider.

For my safety and for the safety and comfort of my clients, I will not be walking down that road any longer and I don’t wish to provide services to any of its residents. The rest of Chippewa remains in my service area.

If you are a fellow walker and/or pet care provider and are concerned about working in this area, PM me privately.

Thank you!

08/02/2025

Walked in to feed my client’s goats this morning and saw that something, or rather someone, wasn’t where they were supposed to be 🤣

After a bit of roo wrangling, this hunk is back with his girls! 🐓

07/29/2025

I will be unavailable for ALL services from June 17th-24th.

I’ve agreed to help out and I’m planning on bringing a good sized group and showing so I need the entire week off. The extra days are for moving in and resting.

I apologize for any inconvenience!

Save the date!

NPGA's 50th Anniversary!! National Convention hosted by the Ohio Pygmy Goat Association coming June 18-23, 2026

07/27/2025

Hi, everyone!

I will have extremely limited availability on August 28th. I will NOT be available for any services August 29th-31st and September 12th-13th. Due to extreme burnout, I am blocking September 14th for a day off. I haven’t had a real day off in over 3 months and I’m going to start blocking days off when I can.

Also, I’ve made the difficult decision to stay home from the North Carolina show I had blocked off due to my car rapidly aging and becoming more and more unreliable.

I will still be blocking September 19th-21st to 1) keep the dates open in case I can somehow go to that show and 2) to have an actual weekend off.

I will also be taking a week off next year for the NPGA National Convention in June 2026 since I’ve agreed to help out. I’ll keep my regulars updated on when those dates will be.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

07/16/2025

Hi, everyone!

It has been a wild few days and, of course, when things are crazy, my phone is blowing up.

I am working my way through messages and booking requests. I just got home from a goat show on Sunday afternoon. My dad just got surgery today for a shoulder replacement and my hands are absolutely full. In addition to this, my glasses broke in half yesterday so I had to squeeze in an emergency appointment so I can get new glasses. Thankfully, I have a spare.

I’m currently managing the family farm, our massive garden, the care needed for my dad’s dog, and care for my weekly clients and, soon, my house sitting this weekend. My dad is going to also need help with his recovery.

PLEASE BE PATIENT.

I understand it’s summer and everyone is planning last minute trips but I have the weight of the world on my shoulders this week.

You will get a response. Meet and greets will get booked. I will refer a sitter to you if I’m not available. Everything will be okay and I’m doing the absolute best I can this week! Thank you! 🙏🏼

07/08/2025

Meet Lou!

This cutie is a little firecracker and he has just been loving his weekly drop-in visits! When he’s not zoomin’ around, he’s usually somewhere behind me waiting quietly to say hello in the most enthusiastic way possible 🤣

He joined my route of weekly regulars a few weeks ago and it has been so fun hanging out with him!

Availability on my route of pups is very limited but I always welcome inquiries. Feel free to reach out if you’re in need of recurring services each week for your fur baby while you’re at work!

I can be reached via email at [email protected], phone at (724)-312-1338, and via messenger through this business page or my verified personal page.

06/24/2025

My weekly regular of a few years, Charlie, is looking so cute with his chunky little piggies 🐷

This week is dangerously hot! Just a reminder for everyone…this is NOT the week for long potty breaks and/or walks. Heat stroke comes on fast and without warning. Please keep your pets hydrated and limit their outdoor time. If they have to be outside for long periods, make sure they have ample shade and lots of water!

Keep those puppers cool! 🔥

06/22/2025

I will not be accepting dog walking requests this week due to the heat wave. All dog walks will be drop in visits.

Thank you for understanding!

06/11/2025

Just a reminder!

My pint-sized lovesick buckling will be off to the vet bright and early tomorrow morning to lose his peanuts ✂️🤣

I won’t be accepting additional services for tomorrow. If you’re booked, you’re BOOKED.

Thank you!

06/07/2025

Hi, everyone!

Gabriel, our only buckling born this year, will need to go to the vet to lose his manhood on Wednesday, June 11th. I need to drop him off between 8-8:30 AM but I won’t know when he’ll need picked up.

In order to prevent him from 1) being stuck at the vet waiting for me after his surgery and 2) not having me available to check him over and get him comfortable at home while he’s still loopy and sore…I’m blocking off the entire day to additional services.

If you’re already in my schedule as booked, you’re BOOKED! If you’re on my route of weekly regulars, you’re okay to book if you need Wednesday!

I’m only blocking off house sittings and last minute services from clients that need me on an as-needed basis.

Services will resume normally before and after the 11th!

Thank you ❤️

05/19/2025

Hi, everyone!

My Memorial Day this year is extremely light due to several cancellations. My house sitting for that weekend shrunk to an end date of Sunday instead of Monday.

I have a feeling I’ll be bombarded with last minute walks and drop ins but if anyone needs a house sitting for Sunday night through Monday or up until the early morning of the 30th, just let me know!

⚫️ Meet and greets are required for new clients (please give yourself time to meet)

⚫️ A non-refundable 25% deposit is required for all private clients wishing to book a stay that starts in less than 30 days (rover clients still pay in full at the time they reserve their booking)

⚫️ Pets must be able to make it through a full day of work, ESPECIALLY if you’re not local to Darlington, PA and its surrounding areas. Travel time makes a huge difference in how long I’m away. If you’re booking from far away, I can’t realistically be back with your pups as fast as a local sitter can be