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Zachary & Fernanda M.

Vero Beach, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
299 reviews
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Your dog will feel at home with us

Pet care experience

A former military policeman, now an Army Veteran after 17 years of honorable service, I have a personal and professional love for dogs! The safety, care, and compassion for all dogs visiting is priority one. A lifetime of experiences from personal ownership to professional relationships are responsible for the respect and appreciation of animals in our home. The environment Fernanda and me have established is reflected most of all in our two amazing rescues Bob and Boo! Bob is and will always be our first dog together. We adopted him while stationed in California shortly after getting married. Bob is neutered with all shots up to date and well socialized. He is a small-medium size terrier mix that is well trained and a sweet pup. He is a great companion with a natural good spirit that we cannot take credit for. In December of last year (2021) we struck gold a second time adopting our second pup, an outgoing dog named Boo! He has never met a stranger and like Bob is really well socialized. He is a happy go lucky guy that loves food, people, and other dogs. Bob didn’t know what to make out of Boo at first but now they are best buds 🐶 ♥️ 🐶 We have an awesome backyard for play and a house made for doggy fun! If the scenario demands it we can keep our furry friends comfortable but separate. It is and will always be top priority to keep the wishes and instructions for the care of our customers canine companions (dogs) adhered to. We endeavor to give your furry family members back to you in as good or if possible even better condition than when they arrived 👍. This would be a difficult promise to make and keep if working on my own but thankfully my wife Fer is here also … Fernanda is my wife and my Rover partner ♥️ It was at her suggestion that we decided to give Rover a try almost 5 years ago (2018) and now canine care is a huge part of our life. Fernanda is from Brazil speaking both Portuguese and English resulting in our pups responding to commands in both languages. The dogs are bilingual! Fer always had a passion and love for animals from childhood. Her family rescued two dogs while living in Brazil exposing her to the responsibilities of canine care giving her the love and respect she has for all animals today. Fernanda and me work together to make our home clean and comfortable for our guests both two legged and four legged. Fernanda is excellent with all breeds and sizes of dogs offering a female presence for those pups that prefer the “ladies” 😉. We work together in concert providing a wide range a canine care services. Fernanda, upon request, offers grooming and bathing for your pet at a competitive price. Please let us know and we will be happy to provide additional information about grooming and/or bathing your dog 😃. *This is something that can be scheduled during a booked stay although it is not required. Please Note: For all drop-ins, dog walks, pick-ups & drop-offs there is a $0.40 cents per mile fuel charge calculated using Apple Maps to determine distance. The normal drop-off/pick-up times: 8:00am - 10:00pm 7 days a week unless otherwise indicated on our Rover calendar. For special circumstances with an additional fee we can accommodate drop-off and pick-up times outside our normal hours. **During drop-off and pick-up please maintain positive control of your dog ensuring they are “on leash” and safely handed off while coming or going. ***Please respect the posted speed limit inside our neighborhood (15mph) and refrain from turning around in a neighbors driveway. The street is a circle and will take you back to the entrance either way you go. 🙏Thank you in advance for your consideration 🙏 Thanks for reading! First time booking with Rover please ask about our $20 off promo code🐾🐶🐾🐶

Reviews

Lisa S.
Dog Boarding • Apr 02, 2024
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Zachary and Fernanda were very professional and left me feeling very comfortable leaving my dog with them. I will use them always.

Melissa C.
Dog Boarding • Feb 05, 2024
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Our dog enjoyed her time with them. And their dogs period it was such a relief knowing that our dog was cared for in our absence. They sent pictures and gave us updates throughout the weekend while we were away. Thank you For caring so much!

Joanne W.
Dog Boarding • Dec 28, 2023
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I cannot say enough great things about Zachary and Fernanda. I just moved to the area and after a recent 22 Hour drive with my dog I had to turn around and go back north during the holidays. My anxious 11 year old dog had never really been left alone outside of the house and being in a new environment, I don’t know who was more anxious her or me. Zachary and Fernanda were fantastic … they last minute arranged a meet and greet, and took her in without a blink of an eye. They sent me updates and photos while I was away and took great care and love for her. She came home cleaner than when she left lol appreciate them so much. 🙏🏻

Heather W.
Dog Boarding • Dec 26, 2023
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Every time we come to Vero we book with Zachary and Fernanda! They take such wonderful care of our dog Asher, send lots of pictures, and he always has the best time and is so happy when we pick him. Cannot recommend them enough!

About Zachary & Fernanda M.

Communication

140 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced in backyard with a beautiful tree for shade. The dogs are never left unsupervised while in the backyard. The pups will often go outside in groups based on size, energy level, age, and maturity. This is to create an environment the pups feel comfortable and safe in. It may also be appropriate for a dog to go outside with a human companion. For example, myself or Fernanda might take an older dog out by themselves to avoid an injury from a more energetic dog. It may also make sense to take a puppy out with a human companion taking caution as they develop social skills. *We screen all dogs in person during meet and greets for compatibility and for aggressive behavior.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Zachary & Fernanda M. would like to know about your pet

To ensure we facilitate a healthy environment for all visitors we would like to know and confirm that your dog has all appropriate vaccines (shots). This protects your pups health and affords some peace of mind knowing that a high standard of care is being provided. *Rabies, distemper, and bordatella are needed for daycare and boarding services. If there are medical restrictions or alternative treatments to a vaccination listed above please let us know. If a dog doesn’t have a rabies vaccine this is a deal breaker. Please share with us any food restrictions, dietary needs, or special care requests to include medications and supplements. *Please share any aggressive history (minor or major)* Sometimes dogs have “do’s and don’ts” for example don’t like to be approached while eating or they aren’t good sharing dog toys. This info is needed to foster a low stress environment for all pups in our care. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept booking requests for an animal that shows signs of aggression or has a history of biting people or dogs. It’s our goal to make your pup feel at home with us and excited to come back for another visit. We honor his/her routine while keeping them happy until reunited with their person YOU!

A typical day

The backyard is outstanding and fenced with plenty of space for play, run, and potty. We enjoy playing with the dogs both young and old in the backyard. We maintain the lawn keeping the landscape trimmed and sanitary free of “land mines”! We enjoy taking Bob for walks around the neighborhood and with your approval we are happy to walk your dog as well. Doggy anxiety relief is our goal and doggy safety our commitment. We can’t wait to meet your furry family and welcome them into ours!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$35per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$30per walk

Zachary & Fernanda can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Zachary & Fernanda can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

We work full-time at home as dog sitters. The dogs have of our attention 24/7! We usually let them out every 2 hours but if your dog has a different routine we can accommodate that too.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 6 hours ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Zachary & Fernanda M.

Communication

140 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced in backyard with a beautiful tree for shade. The dogs are never left unsupervised while in the backyard. The pups will often go outside in groups based on size, energy level, age, and maturity. This is to create an environment the pups feel comfortable and safe in. It may also be appropriate for a dog to go outside with a human companion. For example, myself or Fernanda might take an older dog out by themselves to avoid an injury from a more energetic dog. It may also make sense to take a puppy out with a human companion taking caution as they develop social skills. *We screen all dogs in person during meet and greets for compatibility and for aggressive behavior.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Zachary & Fernanda M. would like to know about your pet

To ensure we facilitate a healthy environment for all visitors we would like to know and confirm that your dog has all appropriate vaccines (shots). This protects your pups health and affords some peace of mind knowing that a high standard of care is being provided. *Rabies, distemper, and bordatella are needed for daycare and boarding services. If there are medical restrictions or alternative treatments to a vaccination listed above please let us know. If a dog doesn’t have a rabies vaccine this is a deal breaker. Please share with us any food restrictions, dietary needs, or special care requests to include medications and supplements. *Please share any aggressive history (minor or major)* Sometimes dogs have “do’s and don’ts” for example don’t like to be approached while eating or they aren’t good sharing dog toys. This info is needed to foster a low stress environment for all pups in our care. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept booking requests for an animal that shows signs of aggression or has a history of biting people or dogs. It’s our goal to make your pup feel at home with us and excited to come back for another visit. We honor his/her routine while keeping them happy until reunited with their person YOU!

A typical day

The backyard is outstanding and fenced with plenty of space for play, run, and potty. We enjoy playing with the dogs both young and old in the backyard. We maintain the lawn keeping the landscape trimmed and sanitary free of “land mines”! We enjoy taking Bob for walks around the neighborhood and with your approval we are happy to walk your dog as well. Doggy anxiety relief is our goal and doggy safety our commitment. We can’t wait to meet your furry family and welcome them into ours!

Location

Vero Beach, FL

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Zachary & Fernanda M.

Vero Beach, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
299 reviews