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Barbara M.

South Portland, ME

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews
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One on one loving care for your pet

Pet care experience

Semi retired after running my own business for 28 years and now have the flexibility to do what I love, be around pets. As my resume shows, I'm responsible and trustworthy and have nannied kids and dogs and raised two really great sons of my own. One an architect and the other still in college and honing his musician skills. I am free as a bird with an open schedule and miss having a dog of my own. I would love to spend time with yours and give them the love all pets deserve. My last dog Jonathan was a Pekinese with more bark than bite and I actually used to sing him to sleep every night. Go ahead and laugh but he loved it and I could pretend I had a good voice.

Reviews

Laurel E.
Dog Boarding • Mar 03, 2024
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Thank you for always taking such great care of Harley! I’m sure she is already looking forward to her next stay 😊

Laurel E.
Dog Boarding • Feb 19, 2024
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Thank you for taking such great care of Harley!

Laurel E.
Dog Boarding • Nov 25, 2023
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Thank you so much for taking great care of Harley! I know she was in great hands 😊

Patricia W.
Dog Boarding • Oct 14, 2023
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Barbara was the perfect person to watch Sassy. I recently adopted Sassy at 12 years young, so she has a few quirks. Barbara was patient and even took her out for ice cream on her 13th birthday. I highly recommend her.

About Barbara M.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a condo complex with only 7 condos where we all know each other and each others pets. My house is very quiet and serene. I'm on a quiet dead end street which is also close to great neighborhoods with sidewalks for safe walking. Also just a short car ride to parks, trails and beaches.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Barbara M. would like to know about your pet

It would be great to know your pets unique personality so that I can be prepared to treat him accordingly. Also any special foods, treats or medications. I want them to be comfortable, relaxed and happy.

A typical day

I live in an area with sidewalks for safe walking and am also near the beach and trails. Doggie paradise. I don’t currently have any pets of my own so your baby will get my undivided attention. My home is quiet and peaceful and if your dog wants to hang out on the sofa with me I'm perfectly fine with that. I want your pet to feel safe, secure and comfy.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Barbara can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I still work very part time from home so my schedule is completely my own and very flexible. I love to take walks and would love to have a pet to accompany me.

About Barbara M.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a condo complex with only 7 condos where we all know each other and each others pets. My house is very quiet and serene. I'm on a quiet dead end street which is also close to great neighborhoods with sidewalks for safe walking. Also just a short car ride to parks, trails and beaches.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Barbara M. would like to know about your pet

It would be great to know your pets unique personality so that I can be prepared to treat him accordingly. Also any special foods, treats or medications. I want them to be comfortable, relaxed and happy.

A typical day

I live in an area with sidewalks for safe walking and am also near the beach and trails. Doggie paradise. I don’t currently have any pets of my own so your baby will get my undivided attention. My home is quiet and peaceful and if your dog wants to hang out on the sofa with me I'm perfectly fine with that. I want your pet to feel safe, secure and comfy.

Location

South Portland, ME

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Barbara M.

South Portland, ME

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews