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Monica R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients
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Monica R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Zookeeper that loves pets!

Animals are my passion! I have been petsitting since I was a teen and now am a professional zookeeper caring for animals everyday. Your pet's safety, health and happiness are my top priority! I'm comfortable accommodating different ages, personalities and energy levels of all pets. I'm able to care for dogs, cats and exotics - such as birds, rodents and reptiles. I can also give medications for pets if needed. I'm available for drop in appointments. I love taking dogs on walks and having playtime, but I'm always happy to cuddle with snuggly dogs (and cats) as well. Being around animals is what makes me happiest, so I'm always excited to meet new pets and can't wait to meet yours!

Qualifications

26 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I like to care for pets as similarly to how a client already interacts with their pets. It keeps the pets more calm since it doesn't change their routine much. Whether that's walks or meals at a certain time or a favorite toy or activity they love to do, I'm happy to keep them happy!

Ratings and reviews

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bosra F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 07, 2024

Monica was great as always! Loves on my girls and makes sure they’re doing well. She is communicative and updates us with pictures so we feel at ease when we’re away!

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Paige B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 13, 2024

Monica has been cat-sitting our 2 babies whenever we travel for over the last year and she has continued to exceed every expectation with each visit! She follows every instruction consistently and adds amazing extras like sending us updates and photos daily. It makes traveling and leaving our cats a little less stressful knowing she will be there to care and play with them! We are so happy Rover led us to her!

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Johnny T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 03, 2023

Monica was great! She was really attentive, friendly, and caring for my cat. Would absolutely recommend!

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Lauren D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 02, 2023

Favorite Rover! Does a great job and loves on my animals. Great communication.

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Patrick M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 14, 2023

Monica is one of the best petsitters I’ve found on Rover. Her photos have been great, and her descriptions of her interactions with my pets have been even better - her care for them really shines through, and I almost feel I’m able to be there in person. I actually recognize them in her descriptions of their behavior. She quickly earned my confidence and I won’t hesitate to rely on her again!

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bosra F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 07, 2023

Monica was great! While gone for a weekend trip, Monica checked in with my cats. Fed them and gave them all the pets. I also enjoyed all the updates with cute pictures! I felt at ease leaving my cats in Monica’s care.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work full-time Sunday to Thursday from 7:30-4:30, so I'm able to make an early AM visit or any visits after work those days. On Fridays and Saturdays I'm available any time!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Monica can host up to 1 drop-in per day
I like to know their general behavior, any quirks or habits they may have. If they have favorite treats, toys or places to go, like the park. I like to know if there are words they know or how well trained they might be. It's also good to know if there are things they shouldn't be doing that they might be trying to pull over on the pet sitter. I have no breed preferences.
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.