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Margaret A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Margaret A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $28 per night

Highlights

Margaret has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
23 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time

Pet care experience

Experienced Pet Care Nanny

I have owned dogs and cats since childhood and have been petsitting during my adulthood. I currently own a small dog. In recent years, I have been petsitting, daysitting and boarding for neighbors in Canton, NY. I have a fenced-in backyard and am home most of the time.

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
23 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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18 ratings
Brenda L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 27, 2026

Margaret is a caring and considerate pet sitter. Our dog enjoyed running in the backyard, playing with the other dogs and getting long walks. I highly recommend her and her family for your pup!

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Courtney P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 22, 2025

Peggy has been so flexible and caring towards my pup and after multiple walks, driving out of her way to walk my pup, i am so grateful for her! i recommend her to anyone! Thank you for everything!!

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Tom O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 18, 2025

Atlas loves and is so excited in anticipation of Peggy’s arrival he has a hard time containing himself

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Tom O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 08, 2025

I could not be happier, Peggy is awesome and very caring and compassionate about her work and love for pets.

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Courtney P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 03, 2025

Margaret has been lovely! She has taken my pup for walks while i’m working long shifts. She is patient with my crazy high energy pup! She gives me updates on how the walks went and is very responsive! I can tell she is passionate about animals!

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Clare C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 02, 2025

Margaret and her children took such loving care of Windy, I can’t thank them enough! Margaret kept me updated on how Windy was doing which I very much appreciated especially since I had never her left her like this before. I would highly recommend Margaret as a very experienced and loving dog caregiver.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am available mostly full daytime weekdays, occasional nights, weekends and occasional holidays. Negotiable schedules for days and nights per your needs and my availability.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced-in backyard at my home and can also take dogs on leash walks in my neighborhood or yours. I also have crate availability, if needed.

Pets

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Margaret can host up to 4 pets per night
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.