Jared Scott
Jared Scott

Jared Scott

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Introduction
I've been dog sitting, cat sitting, and doing all kinds of pet care for over twenty five years. I have a strong bond with animals, and am familiar with most breeds of dogs. I've taken care of hundreds of dogs in my petsitting career. I also adore cats and am always willing to pamper kitties, too. I work with a cat rescue, and have saved countless stray cats, kittens, and "feral" felines. I have excellent references and am able to travel outside of San Jose. By hiring me, you only have to deal with one person, and not a 3rd party. My petsitting is for overnight care only. However, sometimes I do drop ins if needed. As mentioned, I have excellent references and a steady client base. My rates are fair and I truly believe pet care is the same as child care. I'm reliable, trustworthy, punctual, and passionate about helping animals in every way possible. I've been active on Thumbtack for nine years, and have built excellent relationships with both humans and their beloved pets! This is what makes me stand out from my competition. Please read my reviews, too.
Overview

Hired 31 times

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1 employee

23 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Zelle.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

Great 4.8

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Jayanthi B.
Jan 11, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Hired Jared for the first time during an emergency (on Christmas Day), and he was a lifesaver. He stayed up all night looking after my dog, even handled those tricky eye drops like a pro. Super grateful for his timely help! His past references spoke highly of him. He is trustworthy and will definitely hire him for future pet sitting gigs. Thanks a bunch, Jared! 🐾🌟

Details: Dog • 1 pet • Providing companionship • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • Once in total • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting
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Angel m.
Feb 6, 2025
Jared has been my pet sitter for over 6 years now. I would never trust anyone more than him. he has a love and passion for caring for animals and it really Shines through with my three Pitbulls. All three of my dogs have Trama and do not trust easy however Jared has won their hearts after just a few visits. He is clean, officiant and will communicate through your entire trip assuring you how your pets are doing. Sometimes i think my dogs love him more than me haha. -George, Lou and Bisket
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Cindy M.
Feb 2, 2025
Jared is the best pet sitter we have ever had. He really cares about our fur babies and is with them for many hours a day. He’s amazing with dogs and cats. We have great peace of mind when we travel knowing Jared is in our home. He sends frequent texts and photos and stays in constant communication. I couldn’t give a higher recommendation for a pet sitter than Jared. Would HIGHLY recommend!
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Kris B.
Jan 14, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Jared really cares about your pets which is EXACTLY the kid of pet sitter I want. He is thoughtful and communicative. It was really nice to enjoy my vacation knowing my pets were being so well taken care of at home!

Details: Dog • 3 pets • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Dispensing medication • Giving food and water • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • Three times a day • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting
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Meghan M.
Mar 5, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

I was a little nervous about having someone i didn’t know personally come into my house to care for my dogs while i was away, but as soon as i met Jared i was put at ease. He was great with my little elderly dogs. They aren’t good with new people but he was patient and caring. Super responsive and i definitely appreciated his check-ins and updates throughout our trip. He went above and beyond when i got a delivery i wasn’t expecting, and helped unpack and put away the items that needed to be refrigerated. I have no hesitation in highly recommending him for pet sitting and definitely plan to hire him again in the future!

Details: Dog • 2 pets • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting
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