About us

Our mission is to elevate the care for all furry companions.

We invite you to join our Palm Beach Dog (and Cat) Sitter family.

Who we are

Concierge-level care, seasoned with love.

Palm Beach Dog Sitter is a boutique pet care company providing collaborative, concierge-level pet care in Palm Beach.

Our entire team is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. Our goal is to provide the very best care and companionship for your beloved pet, and to build a relationship where your pet looks forward to seeing us.

We go the extra distance to give you exactly what you want in pet care. We are focused on your pet's welfare and happiness.

"I started Palm Beach Dog Sitter to disrupt the status quo and bring a higher level of care and interaction. We believe in being outside, fresh air, swimming, park fun, adventures, running, playing, and hikes. We provide a hands-on, highly interactive, engaging service that caters to your pet's personality and temperament."Jennifer Makeeff, Founder

Meet our founder

Where it all began.

It started in 2009 as a one-person show, helping dear friends when they traveled.

Jennifer had spent years traveling and building a career in politics, business, and communications. After losing her own dog and cat, she began caring for friends' pets on the side. The conversation changed fast. Friends kept asking, "What are you doing that is different?" Their dogs were happier, less anxious, better behaved, and their coats looked amazing.

Out of those conversations came a desire to Elevate The Care™ for our furry companions on a larger scale. Jennifer built her first pet care company in Washington, D.C. from the ground up, one member at a time, one day at a time. It grew to seven figures, was named a Top Pet Professional by Washingtonian, was featured in The Washington Post and Martha Stewart Living, and she sold it. Friends in Palm Beach kept asking her to start again here. Palm Beach Dog Sitter was born.

Jennifer's background in presidential advance shapes how we plan: walk the route first, prepare for every scenario, and make the day look effortless. She is an integrative pet health coach, works with leaders in integrative and proactive veterinary care, writes Integrative Pet Parent, and is a licensed pilot. Her book, From the White House to the Dog House, is in the works.

Three defining goals

What we're here to do.

The very best care

Provide the very best pet care, and empower pet owners with resources that promote animal longevity.

A living wage

Pay our team a living wage in the pet industry, and help them plan their financial goals to live successfully.

Giving back

Give a minimum of 10% of all proceeds every year to help pets live their best lives.

How we give back
Our mission

Mind, body, and heart.

We help pet parents provide the very best care for their beloved furry companions.

Our methods and services focus on mental engagement, appropriate socialization, and physical fitness. We reinforce commands and leash etiquette, and provide loads of love. Our goal is that every pet receives the mental, emotional, and physical care and expertise all animals deserve.

  • Certified Pet Professionals. Trained and certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.
  • Three to four dogs, maximum. Per Certified Pet Professional, on every adventure.
  • Photos and updates by text. After every visit, adventure, and walk.
  • We don't clock-watch. We do what is best for your pet.
  • Insured. Through Business Insurers of the Carolinas.
  • Consultation first. We meet every pet before we care for them.
Our team

A good place to work.

Palm Beach Dog Sitter is an equal opportunity employer and pays a living wage.

Interested in joining our team? Email us.

Start here

Let's meet your pet.

Every new client starts with a consultation. We learn your pet's routine, personality, and needs, and you meet the people who will care for them.

Book a Consultation

Prefer to text? Text us at (202) 271-9352