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Linda the Happy Pet Sitter

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About
Hi, I’m Linda, the owner of Linda the Happy Pet Sitter. I believe that when you are away, your pets shouldn’t have to deal with the stress of a kennel. Instead, they deserve the comfort, safety, and pampered routine of their own home 💛🐾. ​I specialize in premium, high-touch pet care for clients who prioritize quality over quantity. By intentionally limiting my client list, I am able to provide your furry family members with the dedicated, specialized attention they deserve. Whether you are heading out for a long-awaited vacation or a business trip, I am here to provide a personalized "staycation" experience for your pets. ​Why choose my premium care? ​Professional Reliability: With over 20 years of experience serving our community as a Realtor and Notary, I bring a level of professionalism, integrity, and home security expertise that is unmatched. You aren’t just trusting me with your pets; you are trusting me with your home. ​Specialized Focus: My services are tailored to travelers. My primary focus is on extended overnight stays and minimum 60-minute drop-in visits. I don’t rush; I focus on providing quality time, companionship, and expert care for both dogs and cats. ​Customized Comfort: Every pet has a unique personality and routine. I take the time to learn exactly what makes your pet feel safe and loved, ensuring their daily schedule remains consistent while you are away. ​Whether it is a cat who needs a little extra attention, or a dog who needs a calm, reliable companion for an overnight stay, I am committed to creating "Happy Paws" every single day. ​I am currently accepting inquiries for upcoming travel dates. Let’s schedule a time to chat to see if we are a PAWsitive fit. If yes, we can pick a day and time to do a meet and greet. I look forward to providing your pets with the premium, loving care they need while you enjoy your time away. 🐾😺🐶😁💛 ​
Overview

Hired 15 times

Serves Jacksonville, FL

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1 employee

2 years in business

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2025

Services offered
Type of animal

Dog

Cat

Fish

Bird

Requested services

Giving food and water

Taking pet outside

Providing companionship

Changing litter or bedding

Work location

I travel to my customers

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Reviews

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

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Gwen H.

Nov 16, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Wow, Linda exceeded our expectations. She not only cared for our cat, she loved him! She really helped us to relax, knowing he was well cared for. I highly recommend Linda.

Details: Cat • 1 pet • Dispensing medication • Giving food and water • Standard visit (60 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting
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Mathew W.

Aug 23, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

I highly recommend her. She was professional. She spent quality time with my dogs. She sent me pictures every day. They looked happy seem like they love spending time with her. I definitely plan using her services again in the future.

Details: 2 dogs • 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • 30 minutes (standard) • Prefer a private walk for my dog(s) alone • Feeding • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Linda the Happy Pet Sitter's reply
Thank you Matt for the positive feedback. It was my pleasure taking care of your sweet pups while you were out of town. After 6 days together, we definitely bonded 🐾🐕😁💓. I am always here when you need my pet sitting services to drop-in on your fur babies. Thanks for choosing me to be their pet companion. I love creating Happy Paws one visit at a time 🐶🐾
Dog Walking
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Xuening b.

Dec 26, 2024

Hired on Thumbtack

Linda took care of our 2 cats and a bird when we were out of town. She knew what we thought the priority was for our animals. Such as cleaning up after them and making sure they got love and care they needed.

Details: Bird • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Short visit (30 minutes) • Once a day • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

Linda the Happy Pet Sitter's reply
Thanks Xuening for the sweet review. It was great meeting you and taking care of your furry and feathery family members while you were you out of town. Please know that I am always here when you need me. Happy New Year!
Pet Sitting
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Julie S.

Jul 24, 2026

From Google

Linda is amazing She kept me updated without me asking. Took great care of my babies and they are both pretty needy. My home was perfectly in order when I returned. Reliable, trustworthy & an obvious dog lover!
Linda the Happy Pet Sitter's reply
Thank you so much Julie! It was my absolute pleasure taking care of your two pups while you were away for business 🐾🐕. Giving them love and keeping them safe and cared for is what makes my job so rewarding 🐾💕 Looking forward to the next time I get to watch them! Have a PAWfect weekend.
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Jocelyn R.

Jul 21, 2026

From Google

Linda has been an absolute rock. Extremely reliable, follows directions well, and one of my extremely shy cats warmed up to her and even seemed to bond a bit with her. He is very much a one-person cat so to see him interact with her through her pictures and videos while I am away is very fulfilling. She is an excellent communicator and very tolerant of my often scatterbrained tendencies. Keep being yourself, Linda!
Linda the Happy Pet Sitter's reply
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! 🐾 It was an absolute joy caring for your sweet cats while you were away 😺🐈‍⬛️ Seeing them open up, trust me, and bond so well truly made it a purrfect and positive experience for everyone. 🐾💜✨ Thank you for trusting me with your little family, and I'm always here whenever you need a reliable and loving pet companion when you go away Jocelyn! Please give them an extra head scratch from Linda The Happy Pet Sitter 💛😻
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