Rojo R.
University Park, CA
your fur baby's home away from home
Pet care experience
if you're new to Rover i can offer you $20 off your first booking with me 😁 hi i'm Rojo i use they/she pronouns. my partner's name is Juno, and for any home services, we will be taking care of your fur babies together! we send at least a couple pics of our adventures every visit, and will send more if you're missing them! i am a lifelong animal lover! i have years of experience caring for many breeds of rescue cats and dogs. i am comfortable around furry friends of all sizes and temperaments! 🐕🦺🐈⬛🐕🐩🐈🦮 i intuitively watch for cues of regulation, joy, irritation, excitement, and overwhelm from our furry friends throughout our interactions, and i utilize my learnings to create a safe, stimulating, and peaceful environment for us to play in! i move at the speed of trust with all beings, especially shy, guarded, or anxious furry companions. i find that most fur babies, even the shy ones, warm up to me quickly when they feel my loving & accepting energy. i am a mamma to a 5 year old chocolate lab named lili, who's always down to meet new friends! while raising my pooch from 8 weeks to almost 6 years old, i have fostered and cared for kittens, cats, puppies, dogs and chickens. i have extensive personal experience caring for high-energy dogs, and would love to take your energetic fur baby to the dog park to release their bounds of energy. i also have experience both personal and professional caring for dogs & cats who have separation anxiety, and just want a companion to hang out with throughout their day. i met my furry companion at 7 weeks old, and raising her has come with an ongoing commitment to practicing patience, compassion and routine. while living on a ranch spring/summer '21, i got the opportunity to get to know many farm feline friends personally, and adapt to the needs of each when engaging them. my partner and i rescued and raised a small litter of stray kittens from one week to several months. because of this, i am experienced in tending to the needs of very young kittens, such as giving milk and stimulating excretion. my partner and i also have experience with special needs dogs and blind dogs. i am happy to closely follow instructions for any dietary restrictions/needs, and easily administer oral medication. just tell me what i need to know - any guidelines, rules, special needs or considerations - for your furry family member and we'll make it happen! your companions safety, enjoyment and getting their base needs met are my top priorities. i look forward to hearing from you and your fur baby!
Reviews
Rojo and Juno were absolutely amazing! They were accommodating to my crazy schedule and spoiled my pup like their own! I will definitely be using them again in the future.
Rojo was an amazing pet sitter! My dog typically very shy around new people but opened up to Rojo very fast, which he rarely does. Rojo made sure my pet was fed on time and sent me plenty of updates throughout the day. I would highly recommend hiring Rojo to watch your pet!
Very responsive and loved the detailed update even for a drop-in visit. Will definitely hire this person again.
Rojo is great with last minute bookings, really responsive and accommodating. They have a service dog named lily who gets along swimmingly with other dogs as well as cats, and they make a wonderful care team.
About Rojo R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
prices may change depending on the situation. please feel free to reach out if you like me and can't afford the listed prices, and we can discuss financial accommodation.
Information Rojo R. would like to know about your pet
answer whatever feels relevant for our time together - their behavior: what are their energy levels like? are they shy, protective, anxious, excitable? do they like other animals or children? do they have any history of aggression? are they possessive over food or toys? have they ever tried to run away or escape from your space, or handle on walks? training - how do you get them to come when you call? what kind of treats are good for your animal companion's? any dietary restrictions? how do you reward positive behavior? how do you handle problematic or harmful bahavior? is there anything i should keep an eye out for? when your dog is anxious, how do you soothe them? animal's daily routine: meal times what is the animal companion's behavior like on a walk? how do they travel in a car? are they fully house trained? how often do they need to go out? what does playtime look like? what are their favorite toys and games? are they on flea medication? are there any grooming needs or medical needs? what extra services will i be expected to provide? what training techniques do you use? is there anything the furry friend is scared of or reacts to? in home - what are the procedures for getting in/out of your home? do you have security system i should be aware of? where should I park? if sitting at your home - is there anything else in your home i need to be aware of, or tend to? do you want me to get mail or water plants? how many people will be living in the home while i care for your animals? how many pets are in the home? are your care instructions up to date? are they allowed on furniture - beds, couches? where do they usually sleep? are they okay being left alone, and for how long? i strive to cultivate a fun and safe environment that is as close to home routine as desired!
A typical day
I'm happy to tailor your furry friend(s) and i's time together however we see best fit! we'll likely begin our day with pets and yard time while my partner or i prepare breakfast for the babies - kibble provided, instructions closely followed, and some homemade beef/pork toppers (if your fur baby's tummy isn't sensitive to this of course) if you OK it! for pooches, we'll either go to the Rio Grande triangle dog park, or on a long walk with our pooch(es) on a sandy path along the Beckman Lateral. for feline friends, we're happy to just lounge and give pets when we're around or play with our cat toys! any time we'll leave for pooch care, we'll leave some cat TV on and our window open so they may enjoy a variety of sounds /smells to keep them entertained and comforted in our absence. i may reach them a trick or two if they're into that, and offer mental and physical stimulation to get out all their energy. your fur baby will have access to our yard for a majority of the day to hang out, play, smell the air, etc. we will integrate redirection and reward-based training throughout our walks. i love cuddling and playing with, and petting doggos and cats, and offering warmth and affection in whatever way they accept best!
Services
Rojo can watch in your home
Availability
this is my primary source of income at the moment. right now my partner and i are home full time and our schedule is very open to take care of your furry companions, so please don't hesitate to reach out about any last-minute bookings!
About Rojo R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
prices may change depending on the situation. please feel free to reach out if you like me and can't afford the listed prices, and we can discuss financial accommodation.
Information Rojo R. would like to know about your pet
answer whatever feels relevant for our time together - their behavior: what are their energy levels like? are they shy, protective, anxious, excitable? do they like other animals or children? do they have any history of aggression? are they possessive over food or toys? have they ever tried to run away or escape from your space, or handle on walks? training - how do you get them to come when you call? what kind of treats are good for your animal companion's? any dietary restrictions? how do you reward positive behavior? how do you handle problematic or harmful bahavior? is there anything i should keep an eye out for? when your dog is anxious, how do you soothe them? animal's daily routine: meal times what is the animal companion's behavior like on a walk? how do they travel in a car? are they fully house trained? how often do they need to go out? what does playtime look like? what are their favorite toys and games? are they on flea medication? are there any grooming needs or medical needs? what extra services will i be expected to provide? what training techniques do you use? is there anything the furry friend is scared of or reacts to? in home - what are the procedures for getting in/out of your home? do you have security system i should be aware of? where should I park? if sitting at your home - is there anything else in your home i need to be aware of, or tend to? do you want me to get mail or water plants? how many people will be living in the home while i care for your animals? how many pets are in the home? are your care instructions up to date? are they allowed on furniture - beds, couches? where do they usually sleep? are they okay being left alone, and for how long? i strive to cultivate a fun and safe environment that is as close to home routine as desired!
A typical day
I'm happy to tailor your furry friend(s) and i's time together however we see best fit! we'll likely begin our day with pets and yard time while my partner or i prepare breakfast for the babies - kibble provided, instructions closely followed, and some homemade beef/pork toppers (if your fur baby's tummy isn't sensitive to this of course) if you OK it! for pooches, we'll either go to the Rio Grande triangle dog park, or on a long walk with our pooch(es) on a sandy path along the Beckman Lateral. for feline friends, we're happy to just lounge and give pets when we're around or play with our cat toys! any time we'll leave for pooch care, we'll leave some cat TV on and our window open so they may enjoy a variety of sounds /smells to keep them entertained and comforted in our absence. i may reach them a trick or two if they're into that, and offer mental and physical stimulation to get out all their energy. your fur baby will have access to our yard for a majority of the day to hang out, play, smell the air, etc. we will integrate redirection and reward-based training throughout our walks. i love cuddling and playing with, and petting doggos and cats, and offering warmth and affection in whatever way they accept best!
Location
Irvine, CA
Pets
Rojo R.
University Park, CA