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Mahalia S.

South Park, Los Angeles, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Mahalia can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Mahalia can care for

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

Availability

I'm currently a full-time student at USC, which means that I have lots of time to spend with your pets! Plus, your pets are key for helping me do well on my exams :).

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Mahalia S.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

You will never have to worry about your pet's safety with me. You can rest easy knowing I will follow all of your instructions carefully while making sure that your pet gets all the love they deserve. If they need to be crated or given medication, I can easily do this as well.

Home

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

Information Mahalia S. would like to know about your pet

I would love to know what you think is important for me to know about your pets ahead of time! Please tell me their name, their temperament, if they enjoy cuddles or prefer space (can be a combination too!), what their schedule looks like for meals and medications, how they interact with other animals and people, and any parameters you would like me to follow.

A typical day

Everyday, I plan to make sure that your dogs have the most fun possible. In the morning, they will be fed a delicious meal, if requested by the owner, of course, followed by a nice morning walk with plenty of time to sniff the area. After this, I would love to play fetch or tug-o-war with your dog, whichever they prefer, followed by some cuddles. If they receive an evening meal, they would be given their meal followed by another evening walk to get the rest of the energy out.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Mahalia S.'s Neighborhood

Young professional who loves pets!

Pet care experience

I've taken care of dogs and other pets ever since I was old enough to do so. Before this, I would go with my parents to help them take care of pets, too! I volunteer at a German Shepherd rescue and previously volunteered at an animal shelter in my hometown! I credit my deep knowledge for pets from my mom, who is a veterinary technician!

Cat care experience

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Young professional who loves pets!

Mahalia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Sal R.
Boarding • Jun 17, 2026
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Mahalia was great with my German Shepherd during a multi-day stay. She was friendly and easy to work with from our first meeting through pickup. I really appreciated the open communication and daily photo updates, which showed my dog was happy and well cared for. I felt completely comfortable leaving my dog with her and would definitely book with Mahalia again.

Bernie L.
Boarding • Jun 01, 2026
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Best sitter my dog has ever had

Jaimee N.
House Sitting • May 19, 2026
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Mahalia was a great pet sitter. She followed all directions and showed my pets much love. My notoriously shy cat even came out of hiding! I was very pleased with the care shown towards my pets.

Ferrer B.
Boarding • May 10, 2026
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Mahalia & Mars were exceptional with their care of my cat. She's an older cat, so I was worried leaving her with anyone, but Mahalia assured me she'd be well taken care of, and updated me each day with a photo of my cat "living the good life." Superb communication, and excellent attention to detail when it came to my cat's needs. I'd easily book again, knowing that my cat would be in great hands and well attended. Thank you Mahalia & Mars!

About Mahalia S.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

You will never have to worry about your pet's safety with me. You can rest easy knowing I will follow all of your instructions carefully while making sure that your pet gets all the love they deserve. If they need to be crated or given medication, I can easily do this as well.

Home

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

Information Mahalia S. would like to know about your pet

I would love to know what you think is important for me to know about your pets ahead of time! Please tell me their name, their temperament, if they enjoy cuddles or prefer space (can be a combination too!), what their schedule looks like for meals and medications, how they interact with other animals and people, and any parameters you would like me to follow.

A typical day

Everyday, I plan to make sure that your dogs have the most fun possible. In the morning, they will be fed a delicious meal, if requested by the owner, of course, followed by a nice morning walk with plenty of time to sniff the area. After this, I would love to play fetch or tug-o-war with your dog, whichever they prefer, followed by some cuddles. If they receive an evening meal, they would be given their meal followed by another evening walk to get the rest of the energy out.

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Mahalia S.

South Park, Los Angeles, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews