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Mimi R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients
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Mimi R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Home fulltime, 1 dog guest only♥️

I've had dogs my whole life and have taken many obedience classes through the years. I understand and can entertain different personalities. I will carry over all your rules or lack thereof, depending on your wishes. Chester and I look forward to meeting your four-legged family member! Also, I adore senior dogs; they are the 'bestest' dogs and I frequently tell them so. My sweet Wilson (the black dog in some of my pics) passed away recently at the age of 13 and I miss him SO much but it makes me happy to remember our connection and know that he lived a great life ♥️

Qualifications

14 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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34 ratings
Kara K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 23, 2026

Mimi was great with all my pets! I have a GSD who is very particular about who she likes, and she warmed up to Mimi very quickly. Mimi also gave special care to my senior pup and my reclusive cat. She is definitely on our "rebook" list!

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Meg F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 14, 2026

Mimi and her family took such wonderful care of our Velzy girl! From the moment we met I felt at ease and so did our pup. Velzy had the best time with Chester and they got along great!Lovely home with the best backyard. We will MOST DEFINITELY be booking again and again and again. Highly recommended! Thank you Mimi + fam!!! 🧡

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Donna P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 02, 2026

Tofu had a wonderful time as always 🥰

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Phill K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 16, 2026

Mimi made every step of the process of boarding our dog so easy. Our dog is an older Chihuahua with special medical needs and a tight medicine schedule and Mimi was happily accepting of his needs. She took amazing care of our boy for the weekend and got many photos putting our minds at ease. Would recommend Mimi anytime and are thankful to know someone is ready to help next time.

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Sonya G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 19, 2025

Mimi was absolutely wonderful. My dog is incredibly anxious and he was not a good boy, yet she was SO kind about it. Still upset with my boy for giving Mimi a hard time.

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Donna P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 02, 2025

Awesome experience with Mimi. Tofu left happy and healthy. I could tell he had a ton of fun. Thank you so much for taking care of him! 🐶💕

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Schedule

I'm an artist and work at home, so I am here almost all the time and can cater to the needs/wants of the dogs. Your dog will have the run of the house with Chester at all times, including if I go on an errand, etc. I'm also always happy to work with your dog's norm and training, I am on the South Hill, about 8 minutes from downtown and the freeway, very convenient and easy to find. Also will send you pics and updates while your dog is here :)

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

We have a secure, fenced yard which the dogs have the run of. Two doggie doors - one to the house and one to my backyard art studio - allows the dogs to be where they want to be. If your dog is unfamiliar with - or not great - at pet doors, no worries, I am happy to let them in and out the old-fashioned way! I welcome the opportunity for you and your pet to meet us before your dog's vacation begins! At this time you can also provide me with details of your pet's personality, schedule, and special needs. This also gives your dog the chance to get acquainted with the surroundings and give their stamp of approval. For first timers, I require this (at no cost of course).

Pets

A typical day

A typical day for Chester includes 2 or 3 walks around the neighborhood and/or a nice long visit to the dog park (lots of off-leash happiness and fetching). Chester is easily entertained and I will cater the exercise and care to your pooch, depending on age and physical needs. During the day your pooch can hang out with me in my studio or the house, and/or outside in our large fenced, grassy yard: we have two dog doors so they can choose. At night they will sleep by our bed on a dog bed - or in a crate if you prefer.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Mimi can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know in advance of any special needs your dog may have. I am happy to work with your dog's particular requirements and personality. The following house rules apply for the safety and comfort of both your dog and Chester: Dogs - must be 100% housebroken - must be neutered or spayed - must not show any aggression or destructive behavior - must be up-to-date on vaccinations. - must be relatively clean and in good health
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.