Monica R.
Monica R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $12 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Reliable and Safety-focused Care
I’ve cared for dogs my entire life, including managing multiple dogs in my own home. I’m very comfortable with different personalities, sizes, and needs—including large and giant breeds. Dog Preferences & Handling Notes: For safety and physical health reasons, I am not able to accommodate: heavy leash pullers, highly dog-reactive dogs, dogs with a history of lunging/dragging handlers, or multiple large high-energy dogs requiring significant physical restraint. I’m best matched with: leash-trained dogs, senior dogs, lower-to-moderate energy dogs, gentle giant breeds, and dogs with solid walking manners. This helps ensure a safe and positive experience for both your pets and me. I pay close attention to behavior, body language, and routines to ensure each dog feels safe and comfortable. I’m reliable, detail-oriented, and treat every dog as if they were my own. I understand the importance of calm, confident handling. I take a thoughtful, no-drama approach to pet care—dogs tend to settle quickly in my environment.
Cat care experience
Monica also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I provide drop-in visits and dog walking in your home environment, where your dog is most comfortable and secure. I do not offer boarding in my home. I’ve found that dogs do best when they can stay in their own space with their familiar routine, scents, and surroundings. For safety, I only accept dogs that are well-managed, non-aggressive, and manageable on leash. I’m not a good fit for dogs with a history of biting, high reactivity, or uncontrolled behavior. My approach is calm, consistent, and attentive. I focus on creating a safe, low-stress experience for each dog while maintaining clear communication with owners. Attention to detail when it comes to pet care is paramount.
Ratings and reviews
Monica was so wonderful with my 2 senior dogs. She went above and beyond with their care. From trying to get my picky eater to finish his food every day to brushing their coats without being asked to. I came home to 2 very well taken care of dogs. She has a genuine love and care for animals.
Monica is absolutely fantastic with pets of all kinds, especially dogs. She goes above and beyond, whether it's taking them on meaningful, engaging walks, making sure they're fed nutritious meals, or helping keep them clean and well cared for. What sets her apart from others is her genuine love for animals. All of which speaks volumes about her character and dedication. Monica is also incredibly communicative and reliable, always keeping owners updated so you feel completely at ease while you're away. Five stars, and I highly recommend her to all.
Monica is one of the best people I know. She is very attentive to her pets and other people's pets. Very trustworthy and a very good person.
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Schedule
I offer flexible scheduling for drop-in visits and dog walking throughout the week. I’m available for morning, midday, and evening visits depending on your pet’s routine. I keep my schedule intentionally manageable so I can be reliable, on time, and fully present for each visit.