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Mara S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Mara S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $11 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
21 years of experience

Pet care experience

Your pet’s part-time best friend!

With 21 years of caring for pets—from dogs and cats to horses, birds, reptiles, and sugar gliders—I’m ready to pamper your animal companion! My years at a boarding and daycare facility taught me to keep pets happy and safe. Available 7 days a week for walks, drop-ins, or house sitting, I’ll provide loving care and daily updates!

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
21 years of experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet is family in my care! I prioritize safety and happiness for critters during walks, drop-ins, or house sitting. A pet staying in their home ensures they feel comfortable, with daily updates for your peace of mind.

Ratings and reviews

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22 ratings
Christine W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 13, 2026

Mara continues to do awesome with my full of energy Golden Retriever! She never knows what she might walk into when coming to take him on his walk! She’s great at keeping me updated and cleaning up unexpected coffee filters or Barbies off the floor, he may have drug out. Tuckers always super excited to see her!

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Allison C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 16, 2026

Mara was wonderful and made my Dog very comfortable and happy while we were gone. She was great with communication and giving updates and pictures throughout the stay. She stayed with my baby the whole time and only left him for an hour at a time and he was very spoiled and loved by her. So I thank her for treating my baby like their own and giving him lots of love and attention. He always has been anxious whenever we have gone out of town before and when we come back home he is really stressed and he was the calmest I’ve ever seen him this time. I highly recommend her and will definitely use her again!

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Christine W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 09, 2025

I have a 2 1/2 yr old Golden Retriever who is on the hyper side when he first meets ppl. Mara was great with him during the meet and greet & their first walk was a success!! Mara is also very responsive and communicates with me very well!!

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Shana F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 04, 2025

Mara is absolutely wonderful! She took such great care of my Izzy while I was away, and I could tell right away how much she truly loves animals. She was dependable, responsible, and kept me updated with pictures and messages, which gave me total peace of mind. Izzy was happy, calm, and clearly well cared for when I returned. I couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter — Mara went above and beyond. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring!

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Kimberly D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 21, 2025

Mara was fantastic! She arrived on time and my pup loved her. He was smiling in every picture she sent. He had toys, but Mara picked up on the fact that he just wanted some love and snuggles for the evening. I would definitely use her again.

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Wendy B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 12, 2025

Mara is amazing our boys were spoiled while we were out of town and house looked great when we got home … will definitely be booking for all our trips !!

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Schedule

As a part-time Massage Therapist, I have a flexible schedule to shower your pets with love! With my years of experience caring for dogs, cats, birds, and exotics, I’m ready to provide care tailored to your pet needs, with notice.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Mara can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
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.