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Mari V.

South Mountain, AZ

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews
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EAMT & Animal Massage Therapist

Pet care experience

I am a certified Emergency Animal Medical Technician, trained in caring for animals in dire situations. Qualified in administering medication needed and the ability to think and react quickly. Also went to school to become a certified Animal Massage Therapist. Animals with hip dysplasia are my specialty. My Neo Mastiff is the reason I am certified. My happy place and passion is animals. I have been rescuing animals in the South Phoenix area for years. Have rescued just about 300, dogs, cats, birds and even a tortoise. I also have the privilege in taking animals to work with me from time to time. Which is definitely an added bonus since I have 6 animals of my own! If I sit yours, they can come to work with me also!

Reviews

Lisa W.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 12, 2019
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Mari is great! Dependable, loves the pups and they love her!

Diane C.
House Sitting • Aug 21, 2018
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Mari is amazing!! I started looking at Rover when my dog sitter I usually used was not available. I have a wonderful special needs senior pup, a very loving older pit and a spastic, high energy, but lovable granddog, so I knew that whomever I found was going to have to be special. I looked for weeks and came across Mari. I knew I needed to find just the right person to take care of them while we were gone, and she seemed to fit the bill. I contacted her and set up a meet and greet and instantly loved her. Now the test would come on if she could handle my 80 lb baby who due to hip diplasia is no longer able to walk on his own. Several months before we were set to leave I had Mari do weekly drop in visits to get to know the pups and a relationship was formed. When the time came to leave for vacation, there were no hesitations, because I knew I was leaving them with someone who lovingly cared for them as if they were her own...and I was not disappointed! I got daily texts and pictures and I was able to enjoy my vacation with no worries, thank you Mari!!!

Cristy L.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 31, 2018
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Mari is Awesome!

David R.
Feb 12, 2018

Mari, has been watching my dogs for over 6 years. She's not just your average sitter, she truly loves my dogs and cat. She sends me daily pictures when she watches them. She actually stays and plays with them when all I ask for is feeding and walking. She's constantly bringing them toys and treats because they love to play. I couldn't ask for a better person to watch my animals. You're in good hands with Mari.

About Mari V.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
85% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Mari V. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know if they are friendly with other dogs. Also, there are moments I will have my 4 year old daughter with me, she loves animals! So I would like to know if your dog is friendly with children?

A typical day

I enjoy taking my dog to the dog park. If your dog enjoys that also, that's an activity we can all enjoy together!

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Mari can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Mari can watch in your home

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

About Mari V.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
85% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Mari V. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know if they are friendly with other dogs. Also, there are moments I will have my 4 year old daughter with me, she loves animals! So I would like to know if your dog is friendly with children?

A typical day

I enjoy taking my dog to the dog park. If your dog enjoys that also, that's an activity we can all enjoy together!

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Mari V.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Mari V.

South Mountain, AZ

5.0 out of 5 stars
•8 reviews