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Desiree M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Desiree M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$84 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
27 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Grateful to love your loved ones!

I've taken care of dogs since I was 7 years old. I've had small dogs and big dogs! My family and friends have relied on me to walk, bathe, and train their dogs especially while they leave on vacation.

Cat care experience

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Love your feline family!

Desiree also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
27 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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13 ratings
Kerry H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 15, 2026

We've left our dog with Desiree and family several times already. She's our first choice. Our dog gets spoiled with walls and trips to the dog park. We know she's loved and having a great time when we're away.

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Amanda S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 26, 2025

Desiree is the best! She loves my dogs and they love spending time with her and her family when I travel for work. They are always so tired when I pick them up, they sleep for a whole day!

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Lauren J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 04, 2025

Great communication. Made sure the girls got out for walks.

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Harrison N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2025

Would definitely take Lyla here again! Thank you so much!

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Kerry H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 27, 2025

Another successful start with Desiree! She treats our pet as her own; it's wonderful!!

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Fely & Cecilia F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 25, 2025

Desiree and her Son are amazing with our Ikaika! This is our 2nd time boarding with them and we feel very comfortable and stress free! Ikaika is very active and Desiree and her son is active as well and brings him on walks, runs, etc. We can’t thank them enough for taking such great care of our Ikaika boy!

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Schedule

I'm currently a substitute teacher in Santa Ana and work down the street from my home. My schedule is a school schedule, 8-2, and I have the possibility of coming home on my lunch breaks for potty breaks and walks. I'm on Winter break and can be home all day every day.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I currently have an apartment with a balcony. Although I don't have a yard, it's a gated community next to a park trail which is perfect for walking.

A typical day

I believe in giving dogs a job to do depending on their skill. It could be fetching or herding. I love to play games with them and learn about their personality. I love taking them for walks and exercising. And just spending time petting them, grooming them, and loving them.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Desiree can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if there's anything I need to know about your pets. Give me details about the food and feeding schedule, silly things they enjoy, or anything else that comes to mind. Thank you.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.