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Mara S.

Palm Desert, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Mara can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Mara can care for

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

Availability

My Schedule is Opened Now that I am working from Home. Easy Routine and Follow Clients schedule. As well as more time to attend to your Baby.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Mara S.

Communication

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

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I Have a fenced area. I always make sure I am outside with them. Never have I had any lost/accidents with any client. You will be Happy as For your Baby he will not want to leave :)

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced 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 Mara S. would like to know about your pet

The most important thing to provide is a Comfortable place and Safe for your Lovey. please let me know of any Allergies/ Medication/ Vitamins your baby takes.

A typical day

Expect tons of Wiggles we will Be Walking through Hiking Trails, Dog Parks, and Playing Fetch and Catch Ball. These activities will be done Early/ Late in the day. If your Fur Baby is a indoor dog I will Provide fun Toys we can play or we can use his Favorites. Drop Off/ Pick Up times: Please Respect times from Dropping off to picking up. Please Be considerate to my time as well. ? If I have to go pick up and drop off baby I will need to add a extra fee.

Location

Palm Desert, CA

Mara S.'s Neighborhood

Work from Home 🏠

Pet care experience

Hi! My name is Mara. My Love for fur Babies go back to when I was just a little kid. Currently have a Family dog that has been in the family for 12plus years. Also, I am now Working Full Time from Home which allows me to spend all the time with my fellow Fur Clients. Count on me to Walk, Feed, Play, Bathe and Cater to your Baby also many snuggles await. I am so Fortune to have met the most wonderful Fur Clients. From Puppies to the OG’s, all kinds of Breeds and Sizes. I also have the experience with Special needs Dogs from having to give oral medication to carry Disabled dogs outside for their potty break. Currently, My Pet Sitting services has Grown. which has established me to meet wonderful Fur Clients that keep coming back for care. I am now a Full time Pet Sitter. I have more time to spend with your Fur Babies. My Place is a Smoke Free place, live close to Civic Center Park which has its Doggy Park, also close to the University Park. I also can do Drop in’s at your place as well as Board whichever the Baby will be most comfortable. Meet & Greets: it is very important that we have a good connection from the beginning, which is why I like to meet with You and your Fur baby. Meet & Greets will need to be either in the early mornings or late evenings due to I do work from Home. Also we can meet at The Civic Park which is also a great idea. Instruction For Boarding at my Place: 1. Bring a Leash we will always walk unless it’s Horrid outside. 2. List of Food and feeding times. Please let me know if any Medication/ Allergies the Baby has. 3. Have Fun 🤩

Reviews

Sophia A.
Boarding • Apr 16, 2026
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We couldn't be happier with our experience! Mara was fully prepared, she had already read through Rover reviews to understand Thumper's history before he even arrived. That kind of thoughtfulness goes a long way to making us feel comfortable. He was welcomed warmly from the start and clearly felt right at home in her care. We'd recommend Mara without hesitation and are already looking forward to Thumper's next visit with her!

Maureen H.
Dog Walking • Mar 30, 2026
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Mara was a godsend for us. A dog enthusiast who took amazing care of our Jewel! Jewel looked forward to her walks with Mara.

Asha D.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 16, 2026
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Mara was very consistent and communicative with us. She showed great care for our baby boy Dip and we definitely will keep her in mind for the future!!

Tiana W.
Boarding • Mar 02, 2026
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Mara was amazing , she took Boobles as a last minute 8 night booking after another sitter cancelled last minute . She was great with daily updates and my boy cane home in great spirits and was well taken care of . I would definitely use Mara again and recommend her for others fur babies !!!

About Mara S.

Communication

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

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I Have a fenced area. I always make sure I am outside with them. Never have I had any lost/accidents with any client. You will be Happy as For your Baby he will not want to leave :)

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced 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 Mara S. would like to know about your pet

The most important thing to provide is a Comfortable place and Safe for your Lovey. please let me know of any Allergies/ Medication/ Vitamins your baby takes.

A typical day

Expect tons of Wiggles we will Be Walking through Hiking Trails, Dog Parks, and Playing Fetch and Catch Ball. These activities will be done Early/ Late in the day. If your Fur Baby is a indoor dog I will Provide fun Toys we can play or we can use his Favorites. Drop Off/ Pick Up times: Please Respect times from Dropping off to picking up. Please Be considerate to my time as well. ? If I have to go pick up and drop off baby I will need to add a extra fee.

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Mara S.

Palm Desert, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews