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Monique L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients
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Monique L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Monique has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

I miss your pet!

While my headline seems odd, it's true! I have been looking after pets for over 20 years. At 12 years old I started dog sitting for a few neighbors and by the time I was 14 I had regular daily dog walking jobs lined up. I later became a Veterinary Assistant but my husband's job took us out of the area. I continued pet sitting and each and every pet I met over the years solidified my love for animals. I adore meeting pets, their people and working with each unique pet personality. Eventually I found an amazing pet rescue to volunteer with and I became a foster parent for pets looking for their forever homes. I fostered over 75 cats/kittens and around 10 dogs/puppies. During this time I continued a much needed low cost pet sitting business for my neighborhood and donated a portion of the proceeds back into the rescue. I had an amazing time connecting with my community and providing them a very needed, affordable service. We moved again a few years ago and while I still work with the rescue online, I am missing your pets!! I'd love to start meeting them and help ease some of the worry that leaving a pet alone can bring. I'm a stay at home mom so my availability is very flexible. I'm an avid walker and with 2 very old dachshunds who can no longer keep up and I would adore a four legged friend to walk with me! (I do have access to Fort Meade) I care for your pets as I do my own. Always checking to be sure they feel safe and secure. Playing with them or just sitting and talking with them so they don't feel lonely during the day. I will not allow a pet to be off leash during outings/walks and will always accommodate their normal schedule to the best of my ability.

Qualifications

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

Pets

Ratings and reviews

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Mark M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 22, 2026

The girls keep telling us how wonderfully you treated them and they look so happy. It’s obvious they really enjoyed spending time with you and it already seems like they miss you. We also noticed that you filled up the hummingbird feeder. Thank you so much for thinking of that. The flowers look happy too.! We truly appreciate all the care and kindness you showed to both the girls and our home. It means a lot to us. I hope you know how much we appreciate everything you did. Thanks and hugs Mark and Patti

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Mark M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 14, 2026

We really appreciate everything you did for the cats. You did a great job. Thanks again for helping us.

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Sophie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 03, 2026

Monique is, without a doubt, the absolute best Petsitter I have ever had! She’s now taken care of my cats on 5 separate trips and is always the first person I think of when I know I’ll need a Petsitter. It’s immensely evident that Monique cares deeply about all animals and is well-versed on how to handle even the grumpiest of pets. She takes time every visit to interact with all of my four cats, giving them activities such as a great scavenger hunt to keep them busy. Monique’s visit summaries are fantastic and I looked forward to seeing them each day. She always included some fantastic photos of my cats, most of which I’ve saved down onto my phone and eagerly showed to my family and friends. I’m truly so grateful to have found Monique. She makes traveling so much less stressful for me as I know my pets are always going to receive the best care.

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Mark M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 10, 2025

She is a champ!

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Beth W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 26, 2025

We are so thankful and appreciative of all Monique does to take care of our two crazy pups!!!

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Beth W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 06, 2025

Monique takes amazing care of our two crazy labs! !!

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Calendar and availability

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Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Monique can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Every pet is different so I never lump a breed into a single category. I would love to meet your pet beforehand to be sure they are comfortable with me and so that I'm not a stranger to them when you are away.
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.