Erica M.
Erica M.
Contact for House Sitting
from $60 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
The House Mouse
I believe animals are more intelligent than humans, even if they chase their own tails. My dog, Maggie, was 14 when she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Being a mom to that sweet dog was one of the greatest gifts of my life. College taught me a lot, but she taught me more. Love sure does wag. As a sitter, I knew I wanted to provide families with the same quality of care Maggie received throughout her life. For me, it isn't about the quantity of sitting, but the community building and connections fostered. Stories matter in finding the right fit. I've taken care of puppies, elders, and animals requiring meds. I've sat for extended periods of time as individuals traveled all over the world. I'm often found in the woods hiking and love if your pet likes to be active. If they don't, I'll also gladly share a couch and blanket with them. I know the struggle that comes with wanting to feel secure while away. Through the years, I have been determined to give owners peace of mind so they can enjoy their adventures.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I treat homes as my own. I'm neat by nature and believe in respecting others spaces, rules, and routines. You'll hardly know I was there.
Ratings and reviews
Erica is a phenomenal pet sitter. Bow WOW. We have a challenging pup that takes a little time to warm up. He absolutely loves Erica. She is patient, generous, and kind - to humans, too! Toby gets tons of attention and walks. While it's always tough leaving the pup at home, we know that he is actually on his own vacation when Erica stays.
I really cannot relax on vacation unless Erica is watching my dogs. Erica is a true professional and lives her life with honesty and integrity. There is absolutely nothing to stress or worry about if she is left in charge of your pets and home while you are away. Everything handled perfectly and yet the house looks like she was never there at all! It is a wonder and a relief. My only hesitation in writing this testimony is that I will have a harder time booking her for my own trips once word gets out how incredible she is! Honestly Erica is the first call we make after booking a trip and if she isn’t available we adjust the dates to ones that she is or we cancel and reschedule bc every trip is more enjoyable knowing Erica is with my four legged kids.
We have known Erica for more than 20 years and it is without hesitation that we recommend her to you. Erica is the kindest person you may ever meet. She approaches each opportunity with joy and excitement. She is very well versed in pet care and has been one of the few people that our highly reactive dog is able to tolerate. She will treat your home, loved ones and pets with the utmost respect and care. To her, there is no other option. Her integrity is unmatched. When you hire Erica, you can feel calm and confident that your pets and home will be loved, protected and looked after until you return.
Erica has taken care of my dear Kaiah and Jack for many years. She is excellent with old dogs especially with making sure they get their medications, even ones that require injections. She stays at my home but the house is so neat you can't tell she has even been there. She's a wonderful woman and PAW approved!
As a veterinarian, I am super picky about who I trust with my fur babies’ care. Erica is truly the best of the best. She is the most trustworthy, compassionate and thoughtful person I know. Your pets and your home are in excellent hands with Erica. I trust her implicitly and vouch for her wholeheartedly, as a human and as a petsitter. Erica has a heart of gold and my dog is obsessed with her! She is reliable, fun and gentle with pets. I never worry for a second about my pup when he is in Erica’s care. That peace of mind is priceless. Take it from a vet- Erica is the petsitter every dog parent wants!
Erica has been pet sitting for me for several years. Erica is fantastic with my animals. She is extremely loving and so sweet to my pets. Finding someone that I felt was trustworthy to stay in my home while I'm out of town was really hard to find until I met Erica. I never have to worry about being gone knowing that she would be responsible for not only looking after my pets, but also my house as well. I would highly recommend having Erica on you Rover team for pet sitting. She is amazing!!!
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Schedule
I do overnight stays, morning and evening care, and weekend mid-day. Extended periods (I've sat up to five weeks) is also part of my regular schedules.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsErica can host up to 1 pet per night
- I like to know the story of the owner and pet meeting. Are you adopted? Are you a foster fail? What are your hilarious quirks (owners and pets)? ***Full disclosure: I'm a SUCKER for elderly dogs. They're legitimately my kryptonite.***
