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Margaret R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Margaret R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $38 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Attentive dog-whisperer ❤️

Hi pet parents! My name is Molly and I have been taking care of dogs and cats for over 10 years now. My first childhood dog was my responsibility and I got to care for my sweet boy. Family and friends have entrusted me many a time over the years to care for their fur babies. Just this last year I cared for over 20 dogs (one of which was a puppy not fully potty trained yet) and a cat. The puppy owner commented how pleased she was that upon return the puppy was able to sleep almost entirely through the night in her crate and, was no longer having accidents in the house. The cat loved his stay with me so much that the owner and I had to search my place and coax him out with treats! It would be a privilege to be entrusted with your cat or dog. I know it’s strenuous finding someone to take care of them, but I hope that I have conveyed how seriously I hold the trust an owner puts in me and that I have nothing short of the highest standards for pet care. I intend to exceed your expectations, not because I want to make a dollar or two doing this, but because I love animals, and want to make them feel at home while their parent is away.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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46 ratings
Abbie E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 03, 2026

Scamp had so much fun with Molly. She made everything easy from beginning to end and took great care of him and sent pictures, which was fantastic! We will definitely book with her again.

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Garrison H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 13, 2026

The best with Albert! Responsive, reliable and trustworthy!

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Kit B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 24, 2026

Would recommend Molly! We have an old boy and really appreciate how responsive and flexible she was.

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Silvia A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 02, 2026

Margaret had great communication and took great care of my dog Indigo🥰

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Lauren L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 30, 2025

Molly was able to accommodate a last minute boarding request and took really great care of our pup! It was my first Rover experience and she left a great first impression - thank you!

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William & John L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 22, 2025

Margaret has been great with our lab! She’s always sending photos and updates that made us feel as if we had our dog with us! Our lab came back well-loved and tired.

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Schedule

I only work four days a week at my full-time job. Therefore, I will have ample time Thursday evening after 5pm all the way through Monday morning to watch over your cat or dog—whether you’re planning to get away for a long weekend, or are setting off on a business trip.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

With several parks just a stone’s throw away, I plan to keep your dog(s) stimulated by taking them on a different route each day. I am very active which means they will easily have at least hour-long walks (give or take depending on owner instruction, weather, age, breed, etc.). I also have a spacious apartment with plenty of room for a crate(s), food bowls, toys, and indoor playtime (for dogs and cats).

A typical day

We’ll walk around and explore alllll of the smells DC has to offer! I plan to give your dog plenty of exercise by taking them to one of many local parks and playing fetch, tug-of-war, or keep away (we all know well that some dogs enjoy this game the best haha). I plan to keep them mentally stimulated as well with different games and toys.

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 1 client at a time
Margaret can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know in advance about any medication your dog requires. I will need to know the way in which you administer it and the timing so I can be sure to work this into my schedule and have any necessary supplies on hand for them. Also please do let me know if your doggo is shy/anxious around children, other dogs, etc., so I can be sure to be mindful while walking and playing with them.
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