Rebecca M.
Rebecca M.
Contact for Boarding
from $80 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
The Pet-Sitting Veterinarian
🖖Hello! My name is Rebecca, and animals have been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. I have owned and cared for dogs, cats, and exotic pets for over 27 years, and in 2021 I graduated from the University of Missouri with my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Since moving back to the Metro East area, I’m excited to expand my pet sitting services while offering families the peace of mind that their pets are in experienced, compassionate hands. What sets me apart from many sitters is my medical background and comfort level with pets who may need a little extra care. I have experience with a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, horses, cattle, and exotics. I’m comfortable caring for young pets, senior pets, pets with chronic conditions, and animals who require more detailed instructions or specialized routines. My services include pet sitting, house sitting, dog walking and exercise, doggy day care, boarding, geriatric pet care, administering oral and injectable medications, basic physical therapy support, and providing plenty of love, patience, and attention. Whether your pet is energetic and playful, shy and slow to warm up, elderly and delicate, or medically complex, my goal is always to keep them safe, comfortable, and as stress-free as possible. My partner, Edgar, and I currently share our home with five cats, and we have also owned dogs in the past. I understand how much trust it takes to leave your pets in someone else’s care, and I pride myself on being flexible, reliable, and attentive to each pet’s unique needs. Your pet’s routine, comfort, and happiness will always be my top priorities.
Cat care experience
Rebecca also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Rebecca did an awesome job with our 4 dogs and 2 cats. She and Edgar took care of all their needs, sent daily pics, and updated us on each one!
Rebecca was great and Penny loved her stay with her!! Would definitely recommend and book again in the future!
Rebecca was great. She willingly handled Stan even though she didn't have to.
Wonderful communication during the stay and after about what my boy was up to and how he did!!
This is our third time rebooking with Rebecca and she was amazing as always! She really pays attention to minor details to make sure the kitties are perfectly taken care of! As always, I would 100% recommend her!
Rebecca was great! I have a 5 month old puppy that I was worried about leaving for a week for the first time, but she put me at ease. I could tell she had plenty of experience and was willing to put up with his craziness. I was very grateful for her time!
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Schedule
I am a veterinarian in the Metro East area offering trusted, compassionate pet care with medical experience. I’m comfortable with dogs, cats, exotics, livestock, senior pets, and pets needing medications or extra support. I am fully available on Tuesdays and Sundays, with intermittent availability the rest of the week.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Pets staying with us will have plenty of space to play, stretch, and relax. We have a large, open backyard for supervised outdoor time, plus several local parks nearby for walks and daily exercise. Inside, our open living room gives larger pets room to move comfortably, play, and socialize in a safe, welcoming environment.
Pets
A typical day
I love keeping dogs active and engaged! Weather permitting, I enjoy taking pups on nature trails, hikes, and scenic walks for extra enrichment and exercise. I’m also happy to explore new neighborhood routes to keep walks fun and mentally stimulating. For social dogs, I’m more than willing to take them to the dog park with your permission so they can play, socialize, and burn off some energy.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatRebecca can host up to 3 pets per night
- - Their normal daily routine, including feeding times, potty schedule, walks, bedtime, and any favorite activities - Medical history, current medications, allergies, mobility concerns, or special care instructions - Behavior and temperament around new people, other pets, children, wildlife, or unfamiliar environments - Any quirks, preferences, fears, or triggers (what they love, what they dislike, and what helps them feel comfortable) - Training cues, leash manners, crate routine, and whether they have any escape-artist tendencies - Emergency contact information and preferred veterinary clinic - No breed preferences. I’m happy to care for pets of all shapes, sizes, and personalities!