Erica D.
Valley Center, CA
Services
Erica can host
Availability
My work is mostly remote, so I'll only schedule boarding for when I am home with your pet! I will treat your pets like family, and work my day around their typical needs. Do they like to play fetch? We will play fetch! Are they nappers? Me, too! I also have a bit of a commute on the days I DO work, so I am more than happy to arrange a pick-up for a small additional fee if you cannot drop off your fur babies.
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About Erica D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have 2 1/2 acres of fenced property, however, I walk my own dogs (and any staying with me) on walks, much like I would at a park. This is for safety -- foxtails, snakes, red ants, and all of those are too easy to stumble upon if the dogs roam. Due to fostering and rescuing so many animals ourselves, my kids and I have adapted our home to be very pet friendly. We have small fence just outside the front door that creates a tiny yard for small dogs to go out and relieve themselves (with supervision, of course!). We have a baby gate blocking the base of the stairs, so no one can go up without us (or fall!). We have doggy stairs for our couch. We have a portable baby crib with a dog bed and a clip on fan for littles (our chihuahua and pugs have LOVED this) to nap or eat away from everyone. We have dog beds and bowls throughout the house, so no one has to look for water. Our home is air conditioned in summer and heated in colder months. Pets are allowed on our furniture, unless they are not allowed to do that in your home --in which case they won't be allowed here either.
Home
Information Erica D. would like to know about your pet
✔️ I am insured ✔️ I will follow your routines and behaviors to the best of my ability ✔️ I know animal CPR and first aid ✔️ Please let me know if your pet has any special needs. I am don't shy away from them, but I do need all the details to make sure I take care of them the same way you would!
A typical day
We have a large property we will explore when the weather permits. There is so much to sniff and find and, if they want to, dig! We have boxes of toys to play with, and we love giving doggie massages.
Location
Valley Center, CA
Pets
❤️ Seniors & Special Needs
Pet care experience
📣 Due to home remodeling, I am not available for the month of July 2025. 📍 LOCATION: Paradise Mountain area of Valley Center ⏰ The majority of my Rover requests have been last-minute, which I am typically able to accommodate. Feel free to message me and ask! I grew up here in Valley Center and Escondido, as well as in Colorado. My family always had a large number of pets, and a variety of them. I've been the proud owner of dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, horses, goats, and ducks. As an adult, I turned my passion for animals towards volunteering for local rescue orgs like Frosted Faces and San Diego Pug Rescue. I've volunteered on-site caring for animals, done rescue drives from shelters to foster families, and fostered multiple animals myself. My soft spot is senior animals, so special needs pets are no deterrent for me. I've changed plenty of diapers, guided plenty of deaf and blind dogs, and cared for hospice animals. I can medicate on schedule, and know all the tricks for getting those pills down or eye drops in. As a pet owner myself, I have a very relaxed pack of my own at home that includes some seniors of mixed sizes and breeds. We also have two rabbits who live in the kids' rooms, two ranch cats, two goats, and six ducks. I genuinely love animals, and I have no breed restrictions. Because of the set-up of my home, your pet could either roam with my pack or have their own space, whichever is most comfortable for all! Most importantly, they will be showered with love and attention while they are with me and my kiddos (10 & 12 and fellow seasoned volunteers!)
Reviews
Erika provided multiple videos and pictures and kept in constant contact with me. I felt very comfortable with her and the dogs. I will definitely use her again if she’s available
Erica was awesome.
Erica was amazing with my pups! We received pics and updates throughout their stay. My pups were well taken care of and comfy with Erica and her family. Thank you for taking care of my dogs on short notice too ❤️❤️❤️
Erica loves dogs and so I knew she was the right one to care for my boy while I was away. It felt good to leave town knowing he was in good hands. Highly recommend!
About Erica D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have 2 1/2 acres of fenced property, however, I walk my own dogs (and any staying with me) on walks, much like I would at a park. This is for safety -- foxtails, snakes, red ants, and all of those are too easy to stumble upon if the dogs roam. Due to fostering and rescuing so many animals ourselves, my kids and I have adapted our home to be very pet friendly. We have small fence just outside the front door that creates a tiny yard for small dogs to go out and relieve themselves (with supervision, of course!). We have a baby gate blocking the base of the stairs, so no one can go up without us (or fall!). We have doggy stairs for our couch. We have a portable baby crib with a dog bed and a clip on fan for littles (our chihuahua and pugs have LOVED this) to nap or eat away from everyone. We have dog beds and bowls throughout the house, so no one has to look for water. Our home is air conditioned in summer and heated in colder months. Pets are allowed on our furniture, unless they are not allowed to do that in your home --in which case they won't be allowed here either.
Home
Information Erica D. would like to know about your pet
✔️ I am insured ✔️ I will follow your routines and behaviors to the best of my ability ✔️ I know animal CPR and first aid ✔️ Please let me know if your pet has any special needs. I am don't shy away from them, but I do need all the details to make sure I take care of them the same way you would!
A typical day
We have a large property we will explore when the weather permits. There is so much to sniff and find and, if they want to, dig! We have boxes of toys to play with, and we love giving doggie massages.
Erica D.
Valley Center, CA