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Julie M.

Santa Rosa, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Julie can care for

Cats
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Being retired allows me to spend my days caring for animals. It is a lifestyle that I adore! The more fur, slobber, and paws, the happier I am. My days are happily spent devoted to the beloved pets of clients.

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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Julie M.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My home environment is completely set up for Dogs and Cats. A fully engaging room for Cats to play, sleep and lounge. For Dogs: Crates, beds, comfy places and an acre of grass to run and play. I do Pet Sitting at my home or I'm able to take your dog on a walk in your neighborhood. Pet Sitting charges are for a 7 hour day (or less). Hours over 7 will be an additional charge will be collected in cash at pick up.

Information Julie M. would like to know about your pet

I'm pretty confident in anything a dog can throw at me. Just ask. Medications, behaviors, special needs. If I can do it, I will. They will be safe with me. CATS RULE TOO!

A typical day

We play outdoors in our enormous yard. Or we walk on a nearby Canal Road for extra sniffing stimulus. Of course, the requisite variety of toys are available. I particularly enjoying playing with a Flirt Pole if the dog enjoys chasing it.

Location

Santa Rosa, CA

Julie M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I love BIG DOGS and I can not lie!

Pet care experience

Hey there, thanks so much for stopping to check out my Bio! Some top facts to know @ me up front: 1) Being retired, I have no other obligations but caring for your Pet (s) 2) There are no children to work around, which allows me to fully engaged with my fur clients. 3) Im athletic, fit and totally capable. I can keep up with any size or activity level of your dog. Now read on for the rest of the story. I have 36 years of extensive experience. First, learning premier dog handling skills through Canine Companions for Independence, by raising & training puppies to become Service Dogs for the disabled. I advanced my knowledge volunteering for local Rescues in Santa Rosa and Fostering 90 + dogs over 7 years, many with significant medical and behavioral issues. Our personal pack has 3 XL dogs who hold my heart! May I add your beloved dog into my routine?

Cat care experience

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Oh for Cat's Sake!

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

Reviews

Carol D.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 29, 2025
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This should really be at least 10 stars. Julie is a true professional. She clearly loves animals and orivided such loving care. Iline if the most difficult things anout my recent move to California was finding care for the cats when we travel. Pip especially needs extra TLC and must be medicated daily. Julie quickly got through the business of the day and spent some quality time each day with the “kids.” Couldn’t be happier!

Katie D.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 02, 2025
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Lycan absolutely adores Julie and looks forward to the visits! She is like the Mary poppins of dogs, going above and beyond to make sure he is taken care of and loved as if he is her own. She even brought in my package for me while I was at work (70lb new table!). I feel so beyond blessed to have found her to watch my baby and know he is in excellent hands anytime she comes over.

Amanda B.
Dog Walking • Oct 10, 2025
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Excellent and focused on my dog!! Thank you for all the tips with my nervous girl.

Carmen S.
Boarding • Sep 14, 2024
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Our pup is well taken care of by Julie and he loves getting to play with her big dogs that are his size. :)

About Julie M.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My home environment is completely set up for Dogs and Cats. A fully engaging room for Cats to play, sleep and lounge. For Dogs: Crates, beds, comfy places and an acre of grass to run and play. I do Pet Sitting at my home or I'm able to take your dog on a walk in your neighborhood. Pet Sitting charges are for a 7 hour day (or less). Hours over 7 will be an additional charge will be collected in cash at pick up.

Information Julie M. would like to know about your pet

I'm pretty confident in anything a dog can throw at me. Just ask. Medications, behaviors, special needs. If I can do it, I will. They will be safe with me. CATS RULE TOO!

A typical day

We play outdoors in our enormous yard. Or we walk on a nearby Canal Road for extra sniffing stimulus. Of course, the requisite variety of toys are available. I particularly enjoying playing with a Flirt Pole if the dog enjoys chasing it.

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Julie M.

Santa Rosa, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews