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Maellen B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Maellen B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

Highlights

Maellen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Love to walk, cuddle, and pamper

I've had animals all my life. As of last year, we are now pet-free and I'm really missing their company. I would be honored to love on your pet while you can't be there. I will take them on daily walks and follow your instructions to a T. I will reinforce any training you've done, and maybe teach a new trick or two!

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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60 ratings
Grant H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 15, 2026

Maellen is the best-ever Rover we have found for our German Shepherd dog. A wonderful caregiver and responsive and responsible.

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Gene W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 10, 2026

She took excellent car of my dog. She was awesome with my dog, he loved it there

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Bill W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 04, 2026

Maellen is a great sitter for our Lili. She is very well taken care of by her when we have left her with Maellen.

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Kerry H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 01, 2026

Maellen did a great job taking care of Cassie. She sent lots of pictures and videos, which we appreciated. Cassie enjoyed playing with the other dogs Maellen was watching and came home happy and exhausted.

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Ashley K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 16, 2026

Excellent experience! Sitter sent me a lot of pictures, video and updates about my happy dog. Could tell she was having a great time and in amazing hands and care. Will definitely rebook!

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Steven A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 08, 2026

Maellen was fantastic with Sam. Very caring and fun. He had a great time staying with her family. I would definitely rebook her in the future.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I only work a couple of hours a day, so will have loads of time with your pup. Please, no drop offs or pick ups after 9:30 PM.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced yard, a large, medium, and small crate, plus a nice doghouse outside with dog beds in it. We really prefer crate-trained dogs for boarding. Please, THEY MUST GET ALONG WITH OTHER DOGS for your dog’s sake as well as my other furry guests.

A typical day

A typical day would include fun games in the back yard, a walk or two in the neighborhood to explore all the sights and sounds, and some cuddle time. If you allow it, they will have a treat- time, while practicing their manners and tricks.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Maellen can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or issues I need to know about. My grandchildren (ten and under) come over to my house frequently, so the dogs I watch NEED TO BE CHILD-FRIENDLY as well as they need to GET ALONG WITH OTHER DOGS, and preferably CRATE TRAINED. I try to take only two at a time unless they’re from the same household (with the occasional overlap of more), so your pup will definitely get special and individual attention. They become a part of our family for the time they are with us!
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.