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Margaret G.

West Roxbury, Boston, MA

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

Services

Margaret can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Availability

I can be available for daytime walks on Mondays and Fridays, but T/W/Th I work in an office and am home after 5:30. However that schedule can be flexible, so always ask!! I’m also usually around on weekends. Will do my best to keep this calendar updated! My prices are flexible to fit your pets needs and your budget! If your cats just need a quick meal and litter scoop, let me know! Or if your dog prefers 15 min walks, we can adjust! Just send me a chat and we’ll figure it out. 🙂

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About Margaret G.

Communication

61 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

At your home I will follow all rules or restrictions that your pet is accustomed to. I’ll be very respectful of your personal space and clean up after myself and the pet if I spend extended time there. I am also happy to wear a mask full time indoors if you prefer (I am fully vaccinated and boosted). In our home I will follow the same instructions your pet is accustomed to. If you prefer they don’t join me on the couch, I’ll respect that! Otherwise they will have free range to explore my home, sleep on my bed and frolic in my yard ☺️

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 2-4 hours

Information Margaret G. would like to know about your pet

Let me know ahead of time if your dog has any special needs or dietary restrictions so I can research the best way to care for them! I am excellent at hiding pills in cheese, bandaging injuries and even carrying dogs when needed.

A typical day

I will follow your pets lead for activities they’re interested in. I love enrichment and can easily DIY a game or puzzle, I can take them on long/slow walks where there’s plenty of smells, or I can sit on the couch and cuddle. Our neighborhood has plenty of quiet streets so I love walking around the nearby blocks, or taking longer adventures to Stony Brook Reservation, Jamaica Pond or anywhere else we can walk to!

Location

Boston, MA

Margaret G.'s Neighborhood

Dog lover!

Pet care experience

I’ve lived with dogs my whole life! Grew up with two spaniels, started fostering pits and other large breeds during the pandemic and have spent tons of time caring for other pets in my life - family, friends and even new neighbors all have been able to rely on me to care for their dogs. I can drive to your home if there’s parking nearby, or I can also walk/bike if you’re near West Rox!

Reviews

David D.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 19, 2026
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Margaret is a great communicator. I was so happy that she was able to drop-in multiple days in the same busy week.

Dayna V.
Boarding • May 21, 2026
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Margaret came through clutch again when we had another sitter cancel a few days before a weekend trip. And she did so much with our pup over the course of the weekend too! It looked like our lab, Nando, had a great time! Thanks again, Margaret!

David D.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 22, 2026
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Margaret is always accommodating and super communicative about any changes that might impact visits. I really appreciate it.

David D.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 18, 2026
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Margaret is a thoughtful and considerate in her work. I particularly appreciate how she communicated during our first visits.

About Margaret G.

Communication

61 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

At your home I will follow all rules or restrictions that your pet is accustomed to. I’ll be very respectful of your personal space and clean up after myself and the pet if I spend extended time there. I am also happy to wear a mask full time indoors if you prefer (I am fully vaccinated and boosted). In our home I will follow the same instructions your pet is accustomed to. If you prefer they don’t join me on the couch, I’ll respect that! Otherwise they will have free range to explore my home, sleep on my bed and frolic in my yard ☺️

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 2-4 hours

Information Margaret G. would like to know about your pet

Let me know ahead of time if your dog has any special needs or dietary restrictions so I can research the best way to care for them! I am excellent at hiding pills in cheese, bandaging injuries and even carrying dogs when needed.

A typical day

I will follow your pets lead for activities they’re interested in. I love enrichment and can easily DIY a game or puzzle, I can take them on long/slow walks where there’s plenty of smells, or I can sit on the couch and cuddle. Our neighborhood has plenty of quiet streets so I love walking around the nearby blocks, or taking longer adventures to Stony Brook Reservation, Jamaica Pond or anywhere else we can walk to!

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Margaret G.

West Roxbury, Boston, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
115 reviews