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Mara B.

Almaden Valley, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•4 reviews
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Responsible Pet Sitter

Pet care experience

I have mostly taken care of friend's and housemate's pets, but I am expanding because I enjoy spending time with animals. When my current landlord/housemate left for work for 5 months I was responsible for all aspects of care for his dog, Willis, including taking him to the vet. (I love Willis so much!). I cared for my previous housemates sweet chihuahua, Cerdito (full name...Pequito Cerdito Burrito Bandito...long story). I have also watched a prize winning Pomeranian, a grouchy old chihuahua (sorry Rex!), and many more.

Reviews

Nigel S.
Nov 14, 2019

Over the years, Mara has watched our fur-babies quite a few times. Any time we plan to travel for a week or longer we will contact Mara, before contacting someone new, and see if she wants to Fly up to Seattle to watch our babies. Rex and Regina are a handful, lots of "rescue issues", but they adore Mara and behave very well for her - which is amazing. R&R get excited when they see her, and I can tell by their reaction to her that they trust her, and that's hard for them. What's great, too, is that Mara has a good grasp on the different personalities and moods of R&R, and they are always in a good mood when we get back home. Most sitters in the past have preferred either Rex or Regina - that's never been an issue with Mara, and it makes me happier to trust her with them. Mara always checks in several times during her stays, sends pictures, and we always come home to a clean home.

Randall B.
House Sitting • Nov 11, 2019
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Lots of updates on Charlie while I was away and when I came home and he was happy and excited. Couldn't ask for much more than that. Thank you, Mara!

Peggy T.
House Sitting • Oct 29, 2019
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Mara was great with our Goldie! She responded quickly after an unforeseen cancelation by our regular dog sitter, she was prompt and friendly. She took good care of our house and communicated with us regularly. We will definitely be calling on her again. Highly recommend her!!

Greg V.
Sep 18, 2019

Mara was and continues to be a great dog sitter for me. She was instrumental when I left the country for 5 months for work, and took care of everything that I needed. She took care of my vet appointments, medication, and care of my dog. I received constant, prompt feedback from her with activity reports and photos showing my dog going on adventures to help make sure he wasn't missing me too much! She also watched him on short notice for all of my other work trips, and is invaluable as a resource

About Mara B.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in backyard and a nice neighborhood for walks. I have a roommate who is also a dog lover and agreed this would be a good time to offer this service. I dont mind if dogs go on the furniture, but whatever your house rules are I will keep the same at my house.

Information Mara B. would like to know about your pet

Must be housebroken.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Mara can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

Currently not working due to Covid-19. Home all day! Looking to offer this service during shelter in place orders, although I have a roommate that is retired and may be wanting to do this as well even after shelter in place.

About Mara B.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in backyard and a nice neighborhood for walks. I have a roommate who is also a dog lover and agreed this would be a good time to offer this service. I dont mind if dogs go on the furniture, but whatever your house rules are I will keep the same at my house.

Information Mara B. would like to know about your pet

Must be housebroken.

Location

San Jose, CA

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Mara B.

Almaden Valley, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•4 reviews