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Ponyo Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
112 repeat clients
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Ponyo Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
112 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $85 per night

Highlights

Ponyo has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
18 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Dog ❤️ing Family Seeks Pets!

We’re a warm, dog-loving family ready to welcome your pup into our home whenever you’re traveling or just need an extra hand — a home away from home. Dogs have always been a central part of our lives. We grew up with family pets and shared many wonderful years with our own sweet Scarlet before she crossed the rainbow bridge, and caring for dogs still brings us joy and comfort. We’re used to providing multiple walks a day (typically 4-5), but we’re happy to customize that to match your dog’s usual routine—more exercise, less exercise, or anything in between. Your pup’s comfort and well-being come first. Our home is relaxed, dog-friendly with possibly multiple pups sharing the house, and yes—dogs are welcome on the sofa! But if your pup has different house rules, we gladly follow whatever you prefer. We do everything we can to maintain their familiar routine so their stay feels as close to home as possible. Communication is important to us, and you can expect timely responses and regular updates so you always know how your dog is doing. We want you to feel completely at ease while you’re away. Most of all, we truly love getting to know every dog that comes through our door. We treat each one with the same care, patience, and affection we gave our own. Let us be your pet’s comfortable, caring home-away-from-home—where they’re treated like part of the family. 🐾💛 We are so thankful for our Rover clients, and are happy that many of our bookings are repeats. We hope to have a chance to get to know your furry family member too!

Qualifications

112 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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440 ratings
Sara M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026

Trustworthy, communicative and genuinely caring about your dogs experience. Would highly recommend!

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John M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 06, 2026

Ponyo is the best!

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Marla D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 05, 2026

Ponyo did a great job helping my pup feel comfortable with a pet sitter for the first time! Thanks for the regular updates so I knew he was doing well and in good hands!

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Far R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 03, 2026

So so grateful to have such a caring person look after my dear pup!

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Elizabeth C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 29, 2026

Absolutely fantastic! Great communication and lots of pictures. Went above and beyond when my dog had some stomach issues.

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Victoria C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 28, 2026

Ponyo was absolutely wonderful with our pup Ziggy! We got updates throughout his stay and he came back very happy. I would recommend Ponyo to anyone. Thank you!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am currently a stay at home parent, so am relatively flexible during the day while the kids are in school. The kids have activities after school so if your pet enjoys riding along, we can take them for a ride! When the kids are home, your furry family member will get three times the attention. Please note that we do accept multiple pups at the same time, and we strive to make sure each pup is comfortable in our home.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I like to follow your pup’s “usual routine” as much as possible, so please share what the usual routine is, like time of walks, meal time, night time routine…. Please note that we do accept multiple pups at the same time, and we strive to make sure each pup is comfortable in our home.

A typical day

The neighborhood is great for walks in a residential area with lots of playgrounds, and if your pup enjoys car rides, can ride along for the kids’ school pick ups.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Ponyo can host up to 3 pets per night
House trained? Motivated by treats? How does s/he act around children? Good around people food? Chases after squirrels? How does your dog act around other dogs? Walks well on a leash? Sleeps on a dog bed or crate? Allowed on your sofa? Travels well in a car? Medications? Any quirks that would be helpful to know? What is your dog’s usual schedule? * Please note that we do accept multiple pups at the same time, and we strive to make sure each pup is comfortable in our home.*
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.