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Margaret R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Margaret R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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San Diego, CA

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Your Dog’s New Best Friend

I’ve been pet sitting for over 10 years- mainly for friends, but I’ve decided to branch out because caring for pets brings me so much joy! I also recently decided to go back to college, and I appreciate that the money I earn through pet sitting is helping me to move toward a significant personal goal: obtaining an associates degree in visual communications/ graphic design. Some of the reasons my clients love me include: consistency reliability I genuinely love the dogs/ cats I take care of and treat them with utmost affection being in school for graphic design, I just may photograph and/ or illustrate your pet during my time with them.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
10% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I prefer to care for pets in their own environment/ neighborhood. Once I get an overview of their normal routine, I will try to keep everything consistent with what they are accustomed to.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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14 ratings
Wendy F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 20, 2026

Margaret was communicative, shared photos daily with updates and was very respectful of Lumi and my home. Will definitely have her dog sit again!

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Lindsi L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 25, 2026

Margaret did a great job and was very communicative. She took amazing care of our senior girl.

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Marie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 21, 2025

Margaret takes such great care of our dog, Cupid!! He just adores her!!

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Marie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 09, 2025

Margaret is the perfect sitter for any dog but especially our little Cupid!! He is attached to my hip and won’t leave my side when I am home. To say the least you need to have a fabulous sitter that somehow fills that void. Thank you Margaret for watching our beloved fur baby!!

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Mike S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 15, 2024

Margaret did a great job looking after my little girl. She was very attentive and the house was very clean after my trip.

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Steven P. M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 08, 2024

Margaret was absolutely fantastic. She took great care of our two dogs and was great at providing us regular updates while we were away. I highly recommend her!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am in school for graphic design, and my school commitments are generally in the mornings. My afternoons, evenings and weekends are flexible and I would love to spend some of that time playing with your good boy/ good girl.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Margaret can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I need to know in advance if there are any situations in which your dog might display even mild aggression. For example, is your dog alpha? Do they need plenty of space while eating?
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

Prices include all fees.