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Sitter Profile Image: Alyssa S.
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Alyssa S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
153 reviews
55 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

Alyssa was very dependable, caring & made sure to update us on our kitties progress. Our cat is very shy & scared but managed to warm up to Alyssa & cuddle with her. Told us a lot & would definitely recommend her & trust her again for our scaredy cat! She is a gem!!

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Sonia L.
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Kelly S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
FIRCREST, WA, 98466

Kelly has been fantastic! My pup Toshi has stayed with her a couple of nights and she has been so accommodating! She has sent me photos and updates which definitely puts me at ease. She has a large yard and her cute pup Khloe also keeps my dog company. You could tell she loves animals! I cannot recommend her enough, and I will always try and reach out if I need to book another stay for my pup. Thank you, Kelly!

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Mariana M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
26 repeat clients
15 years of experience
South End, Tacoma, WA, 98418

Mariana is one of the top sitter professionals. She took such great care of my pup, sent photos and updates and the dog came back clean and happy!

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Lana A.
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Molly P.
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$63
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

My girls had so much fun with Molly, they were taken care of so well! I received adorable pictures of my girls once a day, and communication was great.

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Heather B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
187 reviews
63 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98406

Heather took such good care of our dog! It is clear she is an animal lover who offers a warm and welcoming home. She sent pictures and kept us updated but also let us enjoy our vacation. She always gave timely responses when we reached out. She is a must hire!

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Tobi N.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
203 reviews
96 repeat clients
20 years of experience
West End, Tacoma, WA, 98407

I honestly can say i have never met such a caring, nice and loving sitter as Tobi was. Tobi is amazing! She took such great care of our little Norma. She has a very beautiful home and a beautiful well kept fenced backyard. Norma was loving every minute of being there. Her home was a dogs paradise. Her two little dogs are the cutest and they are so laid back and welcoming. Norma made friends with them instantly. We had an early drop off time and Tobi was sweet and very accomedating to us. While we were away on vacation she always sent updates with pictures and videos, that definetly put our mind at ease knowing our Norma was well taken care of. Norma was sad to leave tobi and her new friends and hopes to see them again soon. Thank you Tobi for everything and that cute little gift you gave norma you are so sweet! Norma will miss you. We will definetly be using tobi in the future. No questions asked! She IS the sitter you want to have watch your dog (fur baby). Thank you again Tobi! ???

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Marci A.
Sitter Profile Image: Amanda & Jefferson K.
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Amanda & Jefferson K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
84 reviews
44 repeat clients
12 years of experience
West End, Tacoma, WA, 98466

Amanda kept me informed with updates and a lot of pictures. It was the longest I have ever left my dog (10 days) and I felt very comfortable having her at her home.

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Sitter Profile Image: Gisella G.
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Gisella G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
6 repeat clients
4 years of experience
South End, Tacoma, WA, 98408

Gisella was amazing at responding to my last minute message to watch my Frenchy Mochi. She did an amazing job updating me throughout my shift his activities and with any questions she had. She also sent lovely photos. I would use Gisella again. 😊

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Jennifer L.
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$78
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
23 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

Jennifer is a very warm person and I knew Rocco would be well cared for. She was boarding a couple other dogs simultaneously, which Rocco hadn't experienced before, but they got along well and became a sort of pack. When I picked him up, Rocco had clearly missed me, but when I took him home, he seemed a little restless - I think he missed Jennifer and his new pack!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ethan P.
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Ethan P.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
211 reviews
87 repeat clients
10 years of experience
University Place, WA, 98467

Truly not enough good things to say about Ethan and our experience with him caring for our dog, Taco. From the beginning, Ethan was super responsive and easy to communicate with him. We right away felt at ease leaving our dog with Ethan and it just worked out perfectly. Every day, Ethan sent us videos and pictures, and it was clear he was loving on our dog as much as he does his own. I’m usually a worry wart when it comes to leaving my dog with anyone. Not this time. And Taco even came home smelling fresh, Ethan bathed him before pickup! More importantly, Taco was a happy pup.

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Ana V.
Sitter Profile Image: Kristin M.
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Kristin M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, 98422

Kristin and her family as always are amazing! She does a phenomenal giving our dog Weatherly a home away from home. The whole family chips in to provide the love, care, and attention to our dog. We've already rebooked her for our next vacation.

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrea M.
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Andrea M.
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$95
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
24 repeat clients
17 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98407

Quick response, very friendly to communicate with, clean/safe home and neighborhood. We appreciated the updates, pictures/videos, and being flexible with dropoff/pickup. We definitely plan to use Andrea’s help in the future.

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Lisa R.
Sitter Profile Image: Kirsten & Nathan F.
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Kirsten & Nathan F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

Kirsten and Nathan went above and beyond to make sure our pup felt right at home while we were away. They kept us updated with great communication and photos, which gave us great peace of mind. So grateful to have found them! Highly recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan R.
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Megan R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
10 repeat clients
25 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98406

About: Hello! My name is Megan, and I want you to know you can trust your animals with me! I will treat them like they are my own. I have cared for both cats and dogs before and been a proud owner. I promise your pets will be in good hands. I am also very flexible, and am willing to work around any schedule. I do currently have a dog in my household, but she loves all animals and is very good with them. If there needs to be separation, that can be easily done. I hope you will choose me to watch over your furry friends! I can ensure to keep open communication while your pet is in my care and will send you lots of pictures as well! I am currently a stay at home mom so I have super open availability. I am willing to work around a schedule that works best for you and your furry friend I have a very friendly puppy named Maggie at home. She loves to play and make new friends. However, if your fur baby is not too fond of other animals I can have Maggie stay with family.

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Dylan J.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
South End, TACOMA, WA, 98408

Dylan was a perfect fit! He is great at communicating with you, and makes the whole process smooth and easy. He is well versed in various breeds and enjoys their companionship. Our puppy was still learning, and Dylan was able to continue the process and schedule. I would highly recommend utilizing his services if you are in need of someone.

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Sitter Profile Image: Savannah B.
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Savannah B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
20 years of experience
South End, Tacoma, WA, 98418

Van took great care of Mav during his stay. Response time was very quick and communication was clear. I received updates throughout his visit with plenty of pictures and videos. Mr. Mav got a nice long walk, playtime in a secure yard, grooming, and plenty of supervision and attention. They paid attention to his behavior and needs, including managing minor reactivity appropriately on walks. Mav came home happy, well cared for, and settled, and I would feel comfortable booking with Van again.

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Nick M.
Sitter Profile Image: Oneeda Inoko A.
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Oneeda Inoko A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
7 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Central, Tacoma, WA, 98405

Thanks for taking care of mimi during my short trip and making her so comfortable. I know she had a little issue at the start so thank you for handling that with care and grace, I was very appreciative ❤️

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Sonya S.
Sitter Profile Image: Jillian & Glenn D.
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Jillian & Glenn D.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
40 years of experience
North End, Tacoma, WA, 98406

Second visit and there will definitely be more. I knew my pup was happy when he was so excited to be back and left a little present from his excitement! Loved the daily photos and communication. Made a work trip so much less stressful.

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Patricia T.
Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth G.
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Elizabeth G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
23 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Fircrest, WA, 98466

Lizzy was more amazing than I can put into words! She took such good care of Tommy and made me feel so comfortable by sending me lots of pics and updates. She took Tommy and her dogs to the dog park every day to get out energy. It felt like he was at summer camp! She even let Tommy sleep in the bed with her. I will definitely use her as my sitter from now on!

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Sitter Profile Image: Keana M.
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Keana M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Newtacoma, Tacoma, WA, 98405

Keana was a life saver this weekend and she and Milo just clicked. I was nervous about their interaction since it was the first time meeting but milo was a good boy per usual. We will definitely see her again ❤️

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Floki absolutely loves staying with Andrea! The biggest sign is that when we pull into her driveway, he runs straight to the door with excitement. It gives me such peace of mind knowing he’s happy, safe, and well cared for while I’m away. She recently watched him for the weekend, and I know he was loved and treated like family. I highly recommend Andrea to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy dog sitter!

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Nicole J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very communicative and great at sending updates. My pup seemed very well cared for/happy when I picked her up - would def use Oneeda’s services again!

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Jessica S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very nice experience. Did a meet up before hand. The drop off and pick up were very easy. My dog came back happy as can be!

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Carter G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lydia is great! She is very easy to arrange details for the care of our dog and Rosie loves going to her house! She sends updates and pictures!

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Federico S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Caring, thoughtful, and communicative. Exceeded our expectations! Our dog came home happy and healthy after a fun week with Kelly and her sweet dog.

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Decker N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Keana is such a sweet gentle soul. And it warms my heart to know that’s she’s very patient and gentle with Milo.

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Abigail S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

1st time my pups have stayed with Mandy and Greg and I will definitely be using them again. Great communication, updates, photos and videos. They clearly have a love and understanding for dogs and will care for your pets as if they were their own.

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Lisa C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Basil had a wonderful time with Molly! We were updated with pictures daily and felt so comfortable knowing Basil was well cared for. Basil came home happy and tuckered out from a fun weekend away!

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Michelle G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Van took great care of Mav during his stay. Response time was very quick and communication was clear. I received updates throughout his visit with plenty of pictures and videos. Mr. Mav got a nice long walk, playtime in a secure yard, grooming, and plenty of supervision and attention. They paid attention to his behavior and needs, including managing minor reactivity appropriately on walks. Mav came home happy, well cared for, and settled, and I would feel comfortable booking with Van again.

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Nick M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are very appreciative of Kirsten & Nicholas for boarding our dog. With a nice backyard and comfortable home she had a great time and was well cared for. Will definitely use again! Thanks for taking good care of our friend.

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Charles R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you for taking care of Oleeh! I appreciate the photos and updates throughout his stay with you.

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Maria M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My girl LOVED staying with Kate. She met some well-behaved friends and was able to enjoy herself and relax.

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Erin P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, Mariana was fantastic. She sent tons of photos and the boys always looked like they were part of her family and being well taken care of.

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Samantha B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dylan was a true God send in accepting my last minute booking. So flexible and understanding during the entire stay. My pup normally won’t eat for anyone when I’m away and she ate full bowls of food both nights so I know she was having the best time! His pups are so friendly and Dylan is attentive, caring and kind to all the dogs. He sent me videos and pictures of Patch while I was away and kept me updated without any prompting. Very appreciative to find such a great sitter on short notice.

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Shelby S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We felt very comfortable leaving our boys with Juli and the daily pics and texts confirmed that. I would highly recommend her services. My boys loved it there and would love to go back.

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Debbie K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jill and Glenn were absolutely amazing to our sweet Canelo! We could rest assured he was in good loving hands 😊

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Leslyette C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Highest Reviews for Jennifer. most sitter were very prompt in getting back to me none could accommodate my schedule. Jennifer said yes and was very prompt with all of the follow-up replies. great location and setting. I will recommend her to anyone and will use her services again when needed. Thank you very much.

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Mike D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We feel very lucky to have found Rose and her family. They welcomed Auggie right in, and we could see the mutual affection when we picked him up. Auggie is going to miss all of his friends at the Pawlace, but we will make sure to visit again soon. Thank you for taking great care of our Juicebox, Rose!

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Shannon D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica was available on a very short notice request and I couldn’t have asked any anyone better! Sent pics a few times a day with updates on how our girl was doing. She was very caring and communicative. Would 1000% book with her again!

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Serena F.
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Trina is awesome! She takes such great care of Max, helps him have lots of play time with her pups who he loves, and is very communicative with me on what he's up to which I really appreciate. She has helped when Max needs daily eye drops and gives him his daily dental treat which is so helpful so he can have consistency. Max has an amazing time and is always so excited to have sleepovers with Trina, Bruiser, and Peaches.

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Ariana T.
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