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Mahalia S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat pet owners
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Mahalia S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat pet owners

Contact for Boarding

US$60 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 year of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Young professional who loves pets!

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.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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21 ratings
Sal R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juni 17, 2026

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.

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Bernie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juni 01, 2026

Best sitter my dog has ever had

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Jaimee N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • mai 19, 2026

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.

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Ferrer B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mai 10, 2026

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!

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Darshin
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • apr. 26, 2026

Punctual, sweet, and communicative! My darling dog was left in such good hands!

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Matthew S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • apr. 10, 2026

Mahalia was wonderful! She took great care of Teddy making sure from the beginning she understood his needs and care plan. She was very responsive, easy to communicate with, and sent daily updates with pictures of their adventures. Teddy looked comfortable and right at home with Mahalia. He had a ton of fun exploring new places and playing fetch on his doggy vacation! Your pup will be in excellent hands if you choose to book Mahalia for your next trip.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

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 :).

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a flat
Does not have a garden
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 4-8 hours

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.

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.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only one pet owner at a time
Mahalia can host up to 1 pet per night
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.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass an identity verification. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.