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Merissa U.

Hollywood, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•29 reviews
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Experienced vegan animal caregiver

Pet care experience

Extremely experienced animal caregiver with years of tending to horses, dogs, turtles, birds, chinchillas, hamsters, rats, cats, and monitors! I was a member of the Future Farmers of America, United States Pony Club, and United States Eventing Association (competitive horseback riding). I own my own home with an open yard for the dogs to play. I am fully equipped to give dogs the happiest experience possible while their owners are out of town. I am very comfortable with all sizes of dogs and all tempers. As someone who spent the majority of their life caring for horses, dogs are easy for me to tend to. I can text you pics and videos and ensure a happy stay full of fun and comfort leaving your dog calm and happy. Please note that I have a drop off/pick up time frame: between 9 AM and 9 PM. This means if you have an 8 AM flight then your pup will need to be dropped off the night before. And if you have a flight that lands at 10 PM you will need to pick up the next morning. These extra days need to be added into the reservation. Thank you for understanding :) *If your dog destroys anything while they are booked with me the owner is liable and agrees to cover all replacement/repair costs* I am currently working from home so I am able to be home most of the time - the max I’ll leave for is about 3 hours I have a fenced in yard shared and am able to have my door open to allow access whenever I’m home - the yard is filled with fun things to smell and tons of toys!

Reviews

Amy W.
House Sitting • Nov 26, 2021
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Merissa is awesome! Our dogs LOVE her. Highly recommend.

Heidi A.
Dog Boarding • Oct 26, 2021
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I feel grateful to have found Merissa for our dog’s 4 night stay. After meeting her and seeing her place, I felt confident that he was in good hands and in a safe place. She sent photos daily which was very nice. A perfect stay.

Ken N.
Dog Boarding • Aug 18, 2021
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Merissa was extremely sweet and took great care of our puppy! They even went hiking during our baby’s one week stay. Great experience overall!!

Hadley K.
Dog Boarding • Aug 11, 2021
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Merissa is kind, accommodating, and has a great rapport with dogs. We had a last minute addition of a medication for one of our dogs and she graciously handled the change and took wonderful care of her. We’re so grateful Merissa was able to watch our pups and made our trip away much less stressful. Would definitely recommend her!

About Merissa U.

Communication

14 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in about a day
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Merissa U. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if there is anything specific that your pup needs while they are in my care. Food wise, attention, grooming needs etc. if the bark, accidentally pee when they get excited, or if they chew anything

A typical day

I Like to sit in the yard and play with the pups as I work from home or take them to a nearby hiking spot if the owner is comfortable with that

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$55per night
House Sitting
in your home
$125per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$48per day
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

Merissa can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Merissa can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 years ago
Merissa can host up to 3 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Merissa U.

Communication

14 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in about a day
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Merissa U. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if there is anything specific that your pup needs while they are in my care. Food wise, attention, grooming needs etc. if the bark, accidentally pee when they get excited, or if they chew anything

A typical day

I Like to sit in the yard and play with the pups as I work from home or take them to a nearby hiking spot if the owner is comfortable with that

Location

Los Angeles, CA

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Merissa U.

Hollywood, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•29 reviews