ABOUT US
I'm JeanMarie Gossard, owner of Grateful Friends Pet Care. I'm an animal lover to my core. I'm hands on and high-energy. I'm here to engage with your pet (dog, cat or any) on their and your terms, not mine. I love running with an excited dog or sitting with a book by a sick or dying one. I've been pet-owner to both cats (Thelma and Louise, Tea Tat and Poker) and dogs (Gracie and Cooper).
I've worked at both domestic and international animal shelters (Animal Aid Unlimited in Udaipur India and the MSPCA in Methuen Mass) where I've run educational programs and spent a lot of time soaking up and giving love to animals of all stripes. I just returned from 2 years of wildland firefighting out west and have a strong arm for playing catch. If you're looking for someone who knows how to put the needs of others first and give your pet first rate love and care, I'm definitely your person.
Pet sitting, boarding, walking and loving is my full time job. I currently live with my partner Boots, on 250 acres of land well off the beaten path with beautiful hiking trails, stream access for dog dips and mountains to climb if that's what your dog, cat, guinea pig, beaver (you name it) is into.
Services
Walks, Drop-Ins And DayCare
Pet Boarding
Leave your pet with me!
Pet Sitting
I'll come to your place!
We'll drop in on your pets in your home to play, give love or let them out for potty breaks any time you need.
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We also offer day care services on our property if you'd like to drop your pups off while you're gone for the day. They'll enjoy, walks, runs, snuggles and personalized care for the duration of their stay.
We currently live on 250 acres of land with access to water, mountains and backcountry trails far from well-traveled roads. When your pup, cat or pet stays with us, they will have our full attention and focus and will be loved and doted on for 24 hours.
If you're worried about your pets in new environments, we can come to you and stay in your house. We'll be with your pets from 6:00pm - 9am the following day, will do a midday walk/drop-in and then return at 6:00pm for overnight care.
JeanMarie took our dogs with less than a day of planning and was beyond amazing. We have one very high energy pup and one newer rescue still getting adjusted and she cared for both of their needs so flawlessly. We received consistent communication and photo updates and we truly felt like our dogs were staying with a family member. 100% will be using her services again and cannot recommend enough!! Bindi and Ziggy are already ready for their next stay!
Margaret P.
Reviews
I can’t say enough about the good care, love, and attention my dogs received from Grateful Friends Petcare. JeanMarie and her family welcomed our two dogs into their home for several stays, including an extended 13 day “vacation”. Jake and Dixie were able to have the family interaction and routine they are used to and we had peace of mind knowing they had lots of human interaction.
JeanMarie sent us pictures and updates everyday of the pups enjoying themselves on long walks and snuggling with the family. She is a true “dog person” and my anxious pup adapted without any difficulties.
They came home happy and relaxed and we are so grateful to have discovered this “home away from home” for our fur babies.
Sue and Phil V.
To everyone looking for a loving, safe, and fun place for your pet, JeanMarie at Grateful Friends Pet Care is it. Seriously, look no further. She’s so terrific with animals and so incredibly understanding and patient with us pet parents! She takes pictures and keeps you posted on how the day is going. I truly couldn’t ask for more. My dog Wally loves her!!!! My family feels so fortunate to have found JeanMarie. We wish her so much success.
Debbie K.