Hong L.
Hong L.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving, Home-Style Pet Care
I’ve loved dogs for most of my life. About 16 years ago, I rescued a stray mother dog and brought her into my home, where she safely gave birth to her puppies. I cared for the little family until every puppy found a loving forever home. That experience deepened my love for dogs and showed me how rewarding it is to help them feel safe, loved, and happy. After moving to the United States, I began caring for dogs through Rover. I am working full time at Rover to help care for doggies, so I am always there for them. Since I am working full time for this, I can closely follow the doggie’s routines and note any special care they may need. In Irvine, I was grateful to earn five-star reviews and the trust of many wonderful families, with several becoming repeat clients. Now our family has moved to Berkeley because my daughter will be attending UC Berkeley. Hence, I’m accepting new clients in Berkeley!! I’m excited to continue caring for dogs in our new community. When choosing our new home, one of my top priorities was finding a place with a fully fenced private backyard so visiting dogs would have a safe, secure space to play, explore, and relax. Our new home has a lovely private backyard where doggies can walk in and out of our house freely and enjoy their time in the backyard as well. We also have a huge park (San Pablo Park) near our home, with an huge dog-friendly grass field, and I usually take doggies there for a walk. With 16 years of hands-on dog care experience, I understand that every dog has a unique personality and routine. Whether your dog is energetic, shy, senior, recovering from surgery, or simply needs extra love and attention, I’ll care for them with patience, kindness, and the same love I’d give my own family. My goal is simple: while you’re away, I want you to have complete peace of mind, knowing your dog is safe, happy, and loved like a member of the family. I also share daily photos and updates so you always know how your dog is doing while you’re away.
Cat care experience
Hong also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Hong recently house-sat for us again (this time on short notice for a day trip) and once again came through flawlessly. As a repeat sitter, she already knew Winnie’s routine and it showed; everything went smoothly and we came home to a happy, well-exercised pup. It’s such a relief to have someone this reliable and accommodating on call. Highly recommend Hong, especially if you need a sitter who can step in quickly!
Hong was perfect for our dog! She is the most attentive and caring sitter we’ve had. Within minutes our pup was right at home with her. I would give her ten stars if I could. We will definitely be booking with her again
Amazing job. Lots of pics, video’s, and comments about the experience was really great. I recommend her.
Hong recently housesat our 5 year old golden doodle in our home and we could not be happier with the visit. She was so kind and understanding towards our dog, who immediately fell in love with her. Hong was incredibly communicative throughout our trip, sending frequent updates and photos that put our minds at ease. She was so attentive to our dog’s needs, even making sure to take her on long walks to hit her daily step count. Finally, she was a fantastic house guest, leaving our place spotless and even keeping up with washing the bowls and cleaning up after treats like her pupsicle. We really appreciated her flexibility when we had to change our plans last minute. We’d recommend Hong to anyone looking for a caring, reliable sitter, and we’ll definitely be booking her again!
Hong was AMAZING with my dog! I could not have asked for a better daycare experience. Hong sent updates all day long, so I always knew exactly what my dog was up to — plus she took amazing photos! She followed my dog’s schedule closely and made sure she was playing and active throughout the day. My dog can be nervous around men, but Hong’s husband was so patient and loving with her — he took the time to get to know her, and by the end of the day she was curled up cuddling with him. Honestly, I think my dog would rather live with them at this point! They communicated through a translator app and were incredibly responsive and easy to coordinate with. Can’t recommend Hong enough. We’ll absolutely be booking again.
Thanks so much Hong, Mac had a great time meeting you! I appreciate your quick communication as we made arrangements and how well you handled Mac on the walk (letting him think he is in charge!). Looking forward to booking with you again soon 😻
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Schedule
I’m currently not working and can spend time with doggies all day long. I am able to provide well-rounded care to them and could spare lots of energy and love to them.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I provide calm, structured, and attentive care tailored to each pet’s routine. In my home, pets are cared for in a clean, safe, and quiet environment with plenty of supervision. I follow the owner’s instructions closely for feeding, walking, and rest, and I keep daily routines as consistent as possible to help pets feel secure. I make sure pets get appropriate exercise, fresh water, timely meals, and lots of gentle attention. I also monitor behavior, appetite, and energy levels, and I communicate promptly with owners if anything seems off. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I respect their space and maintain the pet’s familiar routine, providing reliable care, companionship, and updates so owners can feel at ease.