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Heidi M.

Fairlington-Shirlington, Arlington, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
207 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Heidi can host

0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Heidi can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

I currently am independently contracting through Rover, I also run and own DependaPAW Pet Care LLC. I have a balance of boarding no more than two pets a day, conduct drop in visits, walking appointments and daycare on request.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Heidi M.

Communication

64 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in patio and small dog door. Drop off times are between 730-9am and pick up times are between 5-7pm (can be adjusted on request). We typically take 2-3 walks a day, with full access to the fenced in patio. Meal times are between the schedule drop off time and pick up times. Pets receive treats and fresh water throughout the day. We have play time throughout the day and a schedule rest time of 1:30 pm -2:30 pm. You can call or text to check in on your pets at any time (text is typically better). I'm a picture person and you will probably here from me more often than not several times a day.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Heidi M. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs, blanket, toys, meds etc. it’s important to know what makes them comfortable and how I can help them feel at home while visiting.

A typical day

Ball in our house means it’s time to have some fun! The dog park is close and a great safe place to play. Only with Parents permission.

Location

Arlington, VA

Heidi M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

DependaPAW Pet Care LLC

Pet care experience

I’ve taken care of my dogs all my life and my friends trust me with their fur babies. I really enjoy each dogs individual personality. Pet care fits into my daily routine by appointment or schedule drop off and pick up times. I’m available most of the day as this is a part time passion. I have one family dog named Dior he’s a two-year-old Shih Tzu and loves K-9 company. If your pup wants to be crated they can, but I will welcome them with open arms. Dior Will be beyond excited to have a new friend to play with.

Reviews

Nannette C.
Dog Walking • déc. 09, 2025
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Heidi has been wonderful - so glad we found her after we moved and our schedules suddenly changed. She's super responsive, flexible and always open to helping out. Heidi has gotten to know Maple's habits and personality and alerts us if there's anything we should know or something seems off. Couldn't appreciate her more and Maple has a great time with her!

Emilia P.
Dog Walking • sept. 09, 2025
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Heidi is tremendous! She is caring and patient and won over my nervous dog in less than a minute. She took him on a nice walk and he was delighted to see her again on day two!

Robbie W.
Drop-In Visits • juil. 27, 2025
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Heidi is the best! My dog absolutely loves her

Tracee Y.
House Sitting • juin 20, 2025
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We don't have kids so our pups are our babies. I've never had anyone that I didn't personally know watch my dogs, so the whole idea of Rover made me nervous. That was until I met Heidi! She came to our house to do a meet and great. My one dog loved her right away, our other puppy had only been around us. He was so nervous and shy to see another human. I knew with in the first few minutes we found not only a pet sitter but they next best thing to us to be with our pups. She knew exactly how to handle our shy dog. Her expertise in handling dogs surpasses any expectation I could of had. Needless to say our shy pups loves her, I think more than us! lol! I actually didn't want to put a review because I want her to always be available for us ! lol I decided that was selfish and other crazy dog owners deserve to have the security of someone like her watching their babies. She truly loves dogs and what she does!

About Heidi M.

Communication

64 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in patio and small dog door. Drop off times are between 730-9am and pick up times are between 5-7pm (can be adjusted on request). We typically take 2-3 walks a day, with full access to the fenced in patio. Meal times are between the schedule drop off time and pick up times. Pets receive treats and fresh water throughout the day. We have play time throughout the day and a schedule rest time of 1:30 pm -2:30 pm. You can call or text to check in on your pets at any time (text is typically better). I'm a picture person and you will probably here from me more often than not several times a day.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Heidi M. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs, blanket, toys, meds etc. it’s important to know what makes them comfortable and how I can help them feel at home while visiting.

A typical day

Ball in our house means it’s time to have some fun! The dog park is close and a great safe place to play. Only with Parents permission.

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Heidi M.

Fairlington-Shirlington, Arlington, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
207 reviews