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Mesgana A.

Novato, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•34 reviews
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WFH Sitter & Walker

Pet care experience

I have been surrounded by dogs and cats since the age of 5. Growing up, pet care was a shared responsibility in my household. Gradually, I took on more responsibilities as my bond deepened with my pets. I fostered kittens a few times, too. I began professionally working with dogs/cats doing walks and sittings as a side gig in 2018 on other pet service platforms. I have experience with nearly 400 clients and have maintained a 4.99-star rating on the secondary platform I use (see photo gallery for screenshot image). References and former non-Rover reviews can be provided upon request. I am rather attuned to animal behavior, which allows me to build trust with new pets at their pace. I can provide basic training to dogs.

Reviews

Udara F.
Dog Walking • Apr 26, 2024
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Mesgana is prompt, professional, and a super-clear + responsive communicator -- we would highly recommend her!

Ted S.
Dog Boarding • Apr 24, 2024
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Mesgana was, by far, the best dog-sitter we've had. With thorough updates every night and plenty of pictures, we always knew how Frankie was doing. What really elevated the stay was Mesgana's personal attention. Frankie is an elderly dog, and prone to dementia; she gets confused and anxious in new environments. Mesgana proactively found ways to make Frankie feel more comfortable, and even had a few suggestions for us when we picked her up. Hands down, you cannot find a better person to care for your pup. Thanks again, Mesgana!

Ryan M.
Dog Walking • Apr 08, 2024
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Very nice and was great with my husky!

Michael B.
Dog Boarding • Apr 05, 2024
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Mesgana did a wonderful job. Very professional. You can tell she puts a lot of care and effort into making sure your pet feels comfortable. Highly recommend.

About Mesgana A.

Communication

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

Skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

You can expect that any instructions that you provide me on how you prefer your dog to be cared for will be followed! I send my sitting clients updates 1-2 times per day about how the pet is doing with pictures or videos included. I like the pet parent to feel as if they're still home with their pet. Walk/drop-in clients will receive 1 summary at the end of the service.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Mesgana A. would like to know about your pet

Please notify me in your booking request if your pet has any required special needs care or behavioral challenges to certain stimuli (other pets, children, etc.). I am open to working with any breed, size, and energy level!

A typical day

Mental and physical stimulation is important for pets! If you have treats around, I like wrapping them up on a blanket or paper, taping/tying it up, and making them fish the treats out. I have a few other enrichment activities we can go over during the booking request. These activities are great for both cats and dogs. Your dog/cat will also have playtime and walks!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$56per night
House Sitting
in your home
$75per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$40per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk

Mesgana can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Mesgana can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am currently on the hunt for career-related work, so I have more than enough time to allocate towards taking care of your pup during sittings. Being back on the job market means that I am also flexible to pick up walks during the week for the time being. I try to engage socially with friends over the weekends. I would love to bring your pup out with me, especially with my friends who also love animals if the environment we'll be in is pet friendly and safe. However, my social time is also flexible.

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Calendar last updated 5 days ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Mesgana A.

Communication

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

Skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

You can expect that any instructions that you provide me on how you prefer your dog to be cared for will be followed! I send my sitting clients updates 1-2 times per day about how the pet is doing with pictures or videos included. I like the pet parent to feel as if they're still home with their pet. Walk/drop-in clients will receive 1 summary at the end of the service.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Mesgana A. would like to know about your pet

Please notify me in your booking request if your pet has any required special needs care or behavioral challenges to certain stimuli (other pets, children, etc.). I am open to working with any breed, size, and energy level!

A typical day

Mental and physical stimulation is important for pets! If you have treats around, I like wrapping them up on a blanket or paper, taping/tying it up, and making them fish the treats out. I have a few other enrichment activities we can go over during the booking request. These activities are great for both cats and dogs. Your dog/cat will also have playtime and walks!

Location

Novato, CA

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Pets

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Mesgana A.

Novato, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•34 reviews