MONICA M.
Decatur, GA
Work from home fulltime / big yard
Pet care experience
Hi! I'm Monica! My husband Chris and I are new to Rover, but not to doggie care; we are avid dog-lovers with tons of experience. Our beloved rescue dog Magnolia passed away recently and, for the first time in a long time, our home was empty. I decided the best way to feel better was to lavish love on other dogs! That means treats, soft beds, toys and full access to the entire home and yard. For older dogs, our home has a ramp for easy access and aching bones. I have a soft spot for gray muzzles and our house is stocked with Glucosamine treats and heating pads in case your senior dog needs some TLC. I am a TV Producer and artist, and I work from home full-time. In my years working with the Discovery Channel, I followed street dogs around Detroit for over a year. When my TV show wrapped, I founded Detroit's first and only no-kill shelter (Detroit Dog Rescue). The organization now rescues hundreds of dogs each year and I consider it one of my greatest accomplishments. My husband and I have also fostered extensively, and we are very proud to have placed 10 dogs in happy homes. We have experience with all dogs from tiny teacup Yorkies to sweetfaced Pibbles to the giant Mastiffs. We love them all :) We have recently decided to adopt another rescue dog and named her Bug. She is sweet and gentle and loves having other dogs in the house to play with. As a side note, I am a pet portrait artist...so you may very well end up with a painting of your best friend!
Reviews
Monica was absolutely wonderful and kept me updated each day with photos. I had no worries about Woodrow while I was away. It’s easy to see the compassion she has for animals and I will definitely reach out to her again for boarding.
Seriously the best person you can trust to leave your precious dog with! We only use Monica -every time. And you get the bonus of her artistic eye - She takes amazing pictures too!
Monica, Chris and Bug are wonderful! They really did seem to enjoy having her and we can tell from all the great pics that Emmie had a ball! Thank you Monica and family!
Monica was incredible and best part is Kona made a new best friend in Bug her Boxer! Monica provided plenty of photo updates which put our minds at total ease! We would definitely recommend her ...and Kona definitely will be back!! Monica-thanks a million especially for all the TLC Kona received! You’re the best! ??❤️
About MONICA M.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information MONICA M. would like to know about your pet
Aggression or abandonment issues How your pet interacts with other dogs both on and off the leash Favorite toys, activities and sleeping arrangement Medical needs Dietary preferences or restrictions I never board more than 3 dogs at a time, and I always let all parties know how many dogs will be in the house. I believe in slow introductions in a neutral area, and dogs are kept separate if I am not at home to monitor. If your dog needs to be an only dog, please let me know when you reach out so that I may plan accordingly.
A typical day
We live in a quiet neighborhood on a dead-end street, which makes a wonderful spot for strolling. Our backyard is large and completely fenced in. After years of fostering and owning dogs, we have amassed a huge collection of squeaky and furry toys. It's always so much fun to see which toy a dog will pick first! During these hot days, I also like to make frozen treats for pups with green beans and sweet potato. And if your pup likes the water, we have a little kiddie pool that we can fill :)
Services
MONICA can host
MONICA can watch in your home
About MONICA M.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information MONICA M. would like to know about your pet
Aggression or abandonment issues How your pet interacts with other dogs both on and off the leash Favorite toys, activities and sleeping arrangement Medical needs Dietary preferences or restrictions I never board more than 3 dogs at a time, and I always let all parties know how many dogs will be in the house. I believe in slow introductions in a neutral area, and dogs are kept separate if I am not at home to monitor. If your dog needs to be an only dog, please let me know when you reach out so that I may plan accordingly.
A typical day
We live in a quiet neighborhood on a dead-end street, which makes a wonderful spot for strolling. Our backyard is large and completely fenced in. After years of fostering and owning dogs, we have amassed a huge collection of squeaky and furry toys. It's always so much fun to see which toy a dog will pick first! During these hot days, I also like to make frozen treats for pups with green beans and sweet potato. And if your pup likes the water, we have a little kiddie pool that we can fill :)
Location
Decatur, GA
Pets
MONICA M.
Decatur, GA