Mona S.
Mona S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced Dog Handler Southgate
I was actively involved in animal rescue for nearly a decade and have fostered hundreds of dogs. I’m experienced with all breeds, sizes, temperaments, and special needs. I’m the kind of sitter who treats each pup like my own and creates a calm, loving, structured environment that helps them settle in quickly. Right now, I only offer boarding on dates when I’m not traveling for work. I work from home full time and we have no children in the house. It’s just me and Mischa, my 55 pound rescue pup who loves having friends over. What you can also expect from me: ✅ Daily photo and video updates so you always know how your dog is doing ✅ Gentle, relationship-based handling on leash, in the crate, and during basic obedience I want your dog to feel safe, happy, and at home here. And I want you to feel completely at ease while you’re away :)
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Mona was amazing with our puppy. She took such great care of him. We got the best pictures of him that totally kept our minds at ease. Can’t wait to have her watch him again!
I have a special needs senior Shih Tzu, a young Pitbull, and a high strung Boxer mix who needs an experienced handler. Mona has been walking, boarding, and training the three for over a couple of years now and I wouldn't entrust them with anyone else! They love her and she has been so wonderful! I have no hesitation in strongly recommending her :)
I’ve watched Mona rescue and rehabilitate every type of dog you can imagine, giving her fosters nothing but utmost love and care. Personally, I have volunteered alongside her at an animal shelter for many years and she expressed nothing but confidence in handling while coming earlier than her shift and staying later. You won’t find a more experienced and loving pet care provider in the area.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I work fully remote from home. I open my calendar up only on dates that I’m not traveling for work and am able to stay home the whole day. When I step out to the gym or for errands, the dogs will not be left alone together unattended — they will be separated.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a two bedroom apartment. It’s just me and my dog, Mischa, here. I follow relationship based dog training practices. A few times a week, we go to Home Depot or another dog friendly training site to train.
Pets
A typical day
A tired and decompressed dog is a happy and comfortable dog :) We have a fenced in dog park at the apartment for off-leash playtime. I only go when no other dogs are present. We also go on 30 minute walks multiple times per day. There are plenty of parks and routes nearby — we don’t do off-leash in public.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyMona can host up to 2 pets per night
- Please offer complete transparency about your dog’s behavior towards other dogs/cats/kids/people, on leash, in the crate, as well as medical needs or information about daily routine. I am usually able to accommodate — I just need full information.
- Boardingin the sitter's homeUS$70per nightDrop-In Visitsvisits in your homeUS$30per visit
Not accepting new customers.
Doggy Day Carein the sitter's homeUS$60per dayNot accepting new customers.
Dog Walkingin your neighborhoodUS$25per walkNot accepting new customers.