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Margaret H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
115 repeat clients
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Margaret H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
115 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $100 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Margaret has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
45 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Home full-time with a fenced yard.

I believe in a quiet firm tone to let animals know I am in charge. I believe quiet firm body language and words makes animals feel safe and secure. I try to read the body language of animals also and use that to work with them at their pace. I love learning about new dogs and teaching them new tricks. This stimulates their mind and is fun for them which makes them happy to learn more from me. I grew up in a home where dogs were bred and raised professionally and I have had 7 of my own dogs throughout the years. Four of my dogs were adopted as adults and had to work through emotional and behavioral problems to become wonderful dogs. I have trained on electric fences, gentle leaders, and prong collars. I prefer to use more gentle methods to work with animals, but understand that each dog has its own special style of training.

Qualifications

115 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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173 ratings
Steven S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 19, 2026

My dog enjoys her time with Margaret and I have peace of mind while I am away.

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kathleen w.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 15, 2026

Margaret is the best! This was Bertie’s first time at all-day care, and it was such a positive experience. We are delighted to meet Margaret and look forward to more fun times!

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Hannah B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 09, 2026

Great care for our dogs and clear instructions for us humans.

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Anne M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 28, 2025

Boarded my three cats for the first time, because my whole house was being painted. Margaret and her daughter took great care of my girls and sent me photos of the kitties cuddling in bed. They stayed 4 nights and I had full confidence that they were in good hands!

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Steven S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 13, 2025

I really appreciate the flexibility and wonderful communication that Margaret and her family provide.

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Yelitze H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 28, 2025

Margaret accepted a last-minute sitting after an emergency with another sitter and put our mind at ease for the remainder of our vacation. She respected Coco's boundaries, and he seemed to warm up to her pretty quickly. She also took great care of our home. Really thankful and highly recommend her!!

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Pets

A typical day

I also have a kitten. He believes he is my dog’s baby and he believes he is a dog. Do you have a gentle dog who has never met a cat? Would you like to get a cat, but you are unsure of your dog? Our cat is a great training cat. We can schedule a meet and greet to see if our cat would be a good match to train your dog. I have had great experiences with sitting dogs who have never met a cat before. By the end of the day, the dogs and my cat are sleeping side by side on the floor.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Margaret can host up to 3 pets per night
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.