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Erika R.

Hyattsville, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Services

Erika can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Erika can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I have time after work on Fridays, all day Saturday and Sunday to board your pets. I am an elementary school teacher who is looking for furry company on the weekends. I'd love to be with your pets for a bit!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Erika R.

Communication

84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

38 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will make sure your pets feel safe, secure and loved. A typical day with me and your pet would involve reading their signs. If they want to play I am always ready to play catch or use a toy to engage with your animal. If they'd rather exist in a more calm place I can simply be a safe presence nearby. If they'd like to cuddle, I'm their gal! If I'm boarding your pet, they'll get to enjoy my big backyard. If your pet enjoys the outdoors we can be outside a good bit even after we take a walk, depending on the weather.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Erika R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your animal has any special needs. Any clues into their behavior or things you do to calm them or make them feel safe would be appreciated. You can never give me too much information. I welcome it!

A typical day

It all depends on the temperment of your animal, but the kind of day I'd like to have with a dog of my own would be to wake up and snuggle, go for a morning walk, have breakfast on our return, play a little indoors before heading out to the backyard to do yard work. I'd like them explore the yard and maybe turn on the sprinkler in the summer time. I'd play catch or chase around the yard. A nap would be surely be in order after that, maybe for both of us. And then we'd continue on from there. We'd be outside a lot!

Location

Hyattsville, MD

Erika R.'s Neighborhood

Bringing Sunshine and Love

Pet care experience

I love pets! My family had a dog and lots of cats growing up so I’m no stranger to pet care. I have yet to become the mom of a pet as an adult, but I always look for opportunities to spend time with friends who are pet parents. My kids and I would love to play and snuggle up with your little love. My kids want a dog so I’m using these opportunities to get them ready for the responsibility. ;-)

Cat care experience

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Taking Good Care of your Sweet Love

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

Reviews

Doggy Day Care • avr. 10, 2026

Erika R. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Jeannie C.
Boarding • févr. 02, 2026
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Erika was wonderful! We left Paddington with her for an evening and she was super sweet with him and sent me frequent updates to show that he was acclimating well and walking him. Best sitter that we’ve used so far and would highly recommend her!

Anejah D.
Boarding • déc. 28, 2025
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Erika was very communicative, reliable, and took excellent care of Benny. I appreciated the updates and photos, which gave me peace of mind. I would definitely book again and highly recommend them.

Yomi M.
Boarding • déc. 14, 2025
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Erika and her children provided wonderful care to my pup!

About Erika R.

Communication

84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

38 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will make sure your pets feel safe, secure and loved. A typical day with me and your pet would involve reading their signs. If they want to play I am always ready to play catch or use a toy to engage with your animal. If they'd rather exist in a more calm place I can simply be a safe presence nearby. If they'd like to cuddle, I'm their gal! If I'm boarding your pet, they'll get to enjoy my big backyard. If your pet enjoys the outdoors we can be outside a good bit even after we take a walk, depending on the weather.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Erika R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your animal has any special needs. Any clues into their behavior or things you do to calm them or make them feel safe would be appreciated. You can never give me too much information. I welcome it!

A typical day

It all depends on the temperment of your animal, but the kind of day I'd like to have with a dog of my own would be to wake up and snuggle, go for a morning walk, have breakfast on our return, play a little indoors before heading out to the backyard to do yard work. I'd like them explore the yard and maybe turn on the sprinkler in the summer time. I'd play catch or chase around the yard. A nap would be surely be in order after that, maybe for both of us. And then we'd continue on from there. We'd be outside a lot!

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Erika R.

Hyattsville, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews