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Margaret J.

Custer, SD

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
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Services

Margaret can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only one pet owner at a time

Margaret can look after

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

Availability

My day job is wildland firefighting so I am infrequently available during the summer and often out of cell service. However, if I can make an impromptu sit work I will! I'm most available for last minute and short term pet or house sitting, just depends on work so please just ask to see if I'm available. However I'd love to take your pups for regular walks (or runs) if I can!

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About Margaret J.

Communication

1 repeat pet owner
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Other than as needed services, like walking, I can care for your pets in your home where they are most comfortable. Either house-sitting if you are comfortable with that, or checking on them regularly and ensuring they are fed, walked, and loved in a way that fits their comfortability.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Margaret J. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there is any special needs your dog has, I'm happy to accommodate and work with you and them to make it a good experience!

A typical day

I love to go for walks and explore different trails, so I'd love to take your pup out on adventures if that's amenable to you. I also like to run (slowly!) So if your pup is more active I can accommodate that as well!

Location

Custer, SD

Margaret J.'s Local Area

Stand in pet mom

Pet care experience

Hi there! I have many years of pet care experience, including puppy training from 8 weeks to one year old (all positive reinforcement), cat sitting and training, house plants, rodents, reptiles, and birds. I have dog and cat sit professionally for friends and clients for several years. As well as informal dog and cat training experience. Additionally, I was a volunteer at a raptor rehabilitation center for 3 years and have varied bird experience. I specialize in house sitting. When able I will travel distance from my home to yours for a fee to cover time and gas. I've had several extended over 2 week house sitting jobs which have included multiple creatures *cats dogs and plants!) to care for. I also have experience with horses, reptiles, and birds in case your fur babies are maybe less furry!

Reviews

Sandra O.
Doggy Day Care • Feb 20, 2026
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Loved that she kept me up to date on Delilah. Appreciated Margaret taking the time to take Delilah on a stroller ride and send g me pictures. Most definitely would book her again.

Kathy A.
House Sitting • Oct 20, 2025
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Margaret was super! Our dogs loved her.

Hannah O.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 10, 2025
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We have never done a drop-in before, so we were a bit nervous about how our dog would do with someone coming into her space. But Margaret was amazing and so patient with her! She came by for a meet-and-greet to get to know her ahead of time, which was perfect. We would 100% have Margaret watch June again!

Christian T.
Doggy Day Care • Sep 22, 2025
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Our dog had a BLAST! Great person and prompt response time. Stopping to see the national park? Stop here first.

About Margaret J.

Communication

1 repeat pet owner
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Other than as needed services, like walking, I can care for your pets in your home where they are most comfortable. Either house-sitting if you are comfortable with that, or checking on them regularly and ensuring they are fed, walked, and loved in a way that fits their comfortability.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Margaret J. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there is any special needs your dog has, I'm happy to accommodate and work with you and them to make it a good experience!

A typical day

I love to go for walks and explore different trails, so I'd love to take your pup out on adventures if that's amenable to you. I also like to run (slowly!) So if your pup is more active I can accommodate that as well!

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Margaret J.

Custer, SD

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews