Margaret S.
Margaret S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving Care - Like My Own Pet
Reliable, conscientious, loving, playful and trusted pet care. I really enjoy the varying personalities of each dog, from the fun-loving, to the calm wise souls. They say that a dog is a man's best friend for a reason, they are the best of companions and loyal friends. I had an English Cocker Spaniel once, that was my best buddy, he was nutty, sweet, funny, cuddly and lot's of fun. One of many pets I have owned over the years (or should I say that owned me :) I pay close attention to each pet's unique needs and routines. I aim to create a fun, safe and comfortable experience for every pet. I give a lot of one on one attention and a lots of love. I have fenced medium size backyard for dogs to enjoy. My hope is that the pet owner/s will rest assured that their loved ones are in very good hands while they are away.
Cat care experience
Margaret also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
We were gone for a week and Margaret took great care of our pup. Plenty of walks and check-ins so we knew she was well taken care of.
Margaret and her partner did a wonderful job taking care of and showing love to my boy while I was away. She sent me daily updates and pictures of what they were doing. I felt at ease knowing he was well taken care of. She’s great with communicating. I will definitely use Margaret again in the future!
Margret was wonderful with our 2 big dogs! I knew they were in great hands and she did such a wonderful job at communicating with sweet pictures during their stay.
Margaret took such good care of my dog Frankie. She was thorough and made the process smooth and easy. I never worried for a second when I was out of town.
We had never boarded our pet before, so we were very nervous and apprehensive when finding a dog sitter for the first time. As soon as I met Maggie I could tell she was a keeper. She asked thoughtful questions regarding our dog’s routine, behaviors, and care which indicated she was familiar with caring for pets, but also was genuinely concerned about providing the best care possible for our dog. Her house is set up with a doggie door and fenced in backyard which is the ideal setup for boarding pets! Maggie was very accommodating to our requests for care and feeding, sent us updates and pictures while we were away, and when we picked our dog up we could tell he was very content and well taken care of. We will definitely request Maggie to watch our dog again in the future and feel so lucky to have found her !
Margaret has cared for many animals throughout her life, including her own pets and the dogs and cats of others. She has experience providing a full range of pet care, including regular dog walking, feeding, and daily care routines, and alert attention to older pets needs such as administrating basic medical care. She is responsible, dependable, and communicates clearly and consistently. She is very conscious of animals needs and responsive to their behavior such as how to make them more relaxed and happy. She really loves animals. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to care for your pets.
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Schedule
I work as a property manager part-time with a flexible schedule and often work at home during the day. I have a lot of availability in the upcoming months.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I provide a supervised home envionment and follow each owner's instructions closely. I priortize routines to help pets feel safe and comfortable. I have a fenced yard with a doggie door. I pay attention to behavior and adjust care to each pet's needs paying close attention to what works best. I offer a quiet, structured space with regular walks and attention throughout the day. I only accept pets that are a good fit for my home, schedule and care set up.
A typical day
Playing in my yard with balls or dog toys. Checking out all the interesting sights in my neighborhood. We have a lot of walking trails and green space available. Hiking is an option or playing in the park.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeMargaret can host up to 2 pets per night
- Please let me know if your pet has any special needs. I have offered medical care to cats many times and with instruction I believe I could do it for a dog as well. I would like to know more about the habits of your pets when we chat. For instance, do they dart out the door, how are they with other animals (for walks/dog parks); if a dog, is it crate-trained. Any sensitivities or habits the pets may have. Have they been destructive in the home? Do they have any behavioral issues? Thank you.