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Richard & Mystique R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Richard & Mystique R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$84 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Conventionally Located Near 101

We are a pet-centered family. Fur babies have been at the heart of our home for over 20 years. We've rescued dogs and cats across various stages of life, some with special needs, and loved them well into their senior years. We’re conveniently located near 101, making for an easy drop off and pickup. We provide personalized care, tailored to the specific needs of your pet. Whether it's adhering to the dietary requirements of their meals, administering medication, or modifying walks and play to accommodate any physical limitations or developmental needs. Animals of all types tend to gravitate to me. I'm patient and playful. If they just need a calm presence to cuddle with or a buddy to play fetch and get their zoomies out, I adapt to the needs of your pet. Our home is filled to the brim with a love for pets and their care. My wife leads a community for pet parents and my daughter is a future vet who makes every animal she meets her best friend and desires to rescue as many she can.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% 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
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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7 ratings
Nick B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026

Mystique and Richard were incredible with our Bernedoodle. We received regular updates and she seemed happy as can be. They truly understood her and it was clear they enjoyed her as well. We will certainly use them again!

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Angee S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 10, 2026

Mystique and Richard did a fantastic job. I could not recommend a better duo for your pet sitting needs. I don't use sitters often and their communication and photos made my day of travel to a National Park much more relaxing. The communication before was also top notch in organizing the meet up, and exchange of both Elli and her personal items.

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Chi T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 03, 2026

Words cannot express how wonderful Richard and Mystique are and the loving care they provide for our high energy puppy. They treat him like family, and he gives them hugs and kisses during daycare drop off. They also take the time to give our puppy leash training on walks. Absolutely recommend Richard and Mystique.

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Aaron & Karissa L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 23, 2026

We had a wonderful experience and would give more than 5 stars if we could! Our dog was so comfortable and happy during her stay, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. Communication was excellent throughout our trip - we received regular updates and felt confident that our dog was well cared for. It’s clear they genuinely love animals and provide a safe, welcoming environment. We would happily book with them again and highly recommend to other pet parents!

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Nicholas V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 23, 2026

2nd time using them. Absolutely love how well they take care of my dog.

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Wendy F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 12, 2026

Rey had a great stay with this wonderful family! They took her in like one of the family and the drop off was easy. We were driving through the area on a trip to visit family and needed a place for Rey so she didn’t have to sit in the car all day, and this worked out perfectly! We will definitely reach out to Richard and Mystique again if we are in the area!

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Schedule

I'm a retired engineer and my wife works from home. Pets are family and our schedules are adjusted accordingly to ensure they are not alone.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I love nature and giving pets the opportunity to relax and play where they feel the most comfortable. We can walk the park grounds right outside our door, relax on the deck, or snuggle on the couch. We can also hop in the Jeep and go exploring if they prefer. Every pet is different and my goal is to always meet them right where they are.

Pets

A typical day

I base the day around the specific needs of your pet. I tailor their activities accordingly to ensure they are engaged mentally, physically, and emotionally.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Richard & Mystique can host up to 2 pets per night
We'll schedule a meet and greet so that you feel comfortable with me and my family and we can get to know you and your pet. It's important for me to understand your pet's unique personality, dietary needs, physical abilities, emotional needs, and other little quirks that make them who they are. The more details the better! Your pet will be treated as a part of our family and we celebrate individuality in our home. For instance, our Graham has food allergies so we cook and prepare the bulk of his meals. He doesn't like the sound of the dog waste can closing, and he's afraid of mail carts and the cleaning service cart, so we know he chooses to keep his distance. We love him to bits and none of these things are inconveniences to us. If it takes more time because they walk slowly or they're afraid of certain sounds or movements, then these are great opportunities to provide extra love and reassurance. For your peace of mind and the tender loving care for your pet, tell us everything you would like us to know.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.