About the Owner

Education
Jill has pursued many degrees, certifications, specializations, and training to create a foundation of pet care knowledge and expertise.
Saint Joseph's University | Bachelor of Science, Psychology
West Chester University | Master's of Educational Psychology
dog*biz Dog Walking Academy | Pet Sitter Certification
PetTech and Red Cross | Pet First Aid and CPR
K9 Lifeline’s 3D Workshop in Utah | Aggressive Dog Handling | Dealing with Difficult Dogs
Pet Sitters International | Certified Pet Professional Status (CPPS) | Dog Care Specialist | Cat Care Specialist | Disaster Preparedness | Fear Free Certified | Petsit Pro Webinar Series | CEU Webinar Series
Duke University | Dog Emotion and Cognition
International Association of Professions Career College (IAPCC) | Dog Daycare Owner Certified
Animal Rescue Professionals Association | Trap, Neuter Release Certified | Animal Foster Home Certified
Kristin Morrison | Six Figure Pet Sitting Academy
Colleen Sedgwick | Launch and Grow Program | Multiply Mastermind Program | Scholars Program for Pet Business Owners
Associations
Jill is among thousands of members that take part in professional pet care and business associations.
Pet Sitters International (PSI) | National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) | International Boarding and Pet Services Association (IBPSA) | Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce | Greater Delray Chamber of Commerce | Delray Beach Executives (DBE) | National Leadership Institute Learn more
Community
Jill is very active in the community, and loves supporting local causes. She has contributed to local and nationwide causes.
Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County | PSI's Hungry Bowl | Arts Garage | Pets Broward | Wayside House | Tricounty Animal Rescue | CROS Ministries | Hurricane Ian Relief | Achievement Centers for Families and Children | The International Coastal Cleanup | Cason United Methodist Church | Eat Better Live Better | Focus On Women | Milagro Center | Jewish Community Center | Family Promise | Dezzy's Second Chance Animal Rescue | EJS Project | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society HERD Foundation | Trashy Mermaids, Beach Cleanup | The Heroes in Recovery | Keith Straghn Feed the Hungry Learn More
Pet Advocacy
Jill founded Jill’s Next Door Feline Alliance Program, an organization partnered with local charities to raise funds, sponsor events, or foster kitties. Jill fundraised to build a cat sanctuary to house unsocialized and senior kitties with a team of volunteers. Jill also works with Florida’s Forgotten Felines by creating and designing their website, organizing their business model, and implementing a hiring system for cat feeders. Jill partnered with Candles for a Cause and Ropes for Rescue by creating a shop for customers to by items that support national animal rescues. Learn more
In the News
Jill has been featured in many publications, podcasts, news and television shows.
Boca Raton Tribune | Newswire | South Florida Sun Sentinel | News Break | The Palm Beach Post | Boca Raton Guide | Pet Sitter's World Magazine | Pet Care Pro Quarterly | Patch | iHeart Radio | Podcast Addict | Apple Podcasts | Pet Sitters Confessional | Delray Morning Live Learn more
My Promise
"My promise to our loyal clients, community and animal population is to uphold service excellence and represent the pet care industry through quality business practices and professional ethics." Read More

















