Marie A.
Seaside, OR
Experienced Farm Sitter, Dog Walker
Pet care experience
Hello! My name is Marie and I'm a traveling home and farm sitter with 25+ years of experience. Dog walking and pet care in Seaside and the surrounding area is my full-time job. I have experience looking after dogs, cats, small pets, cattle, sheep, goats. For house-sitting, I travel with my heelers Percy, Koda & Tasmin in our Sprinter van. We can stay on your property in the van, or in your home, or a combo of both. My dogs are seasoned travelers and enjoy life on road. K & P are crate trained, house broken and UTD on vaccines & flea preventative. They are generally good house guests. I usually keep them separate and exercise them independently from my clients' resident dogs -- especially during short or first-time house-sits. I travel with crates and baby gates for them. They'll go with me whenever leave your property. Please let me know whether your pets have shared their home with visiting dogs before. I want our stay to be enjoyable and stress-free for your pets! I'm PetTech certified in Pet CPR & First Aid. I have worked in herding dog rescue for the passed few years. Feel free to message me with any questions! -Marie A. // Kite Hill Canines // March 2024 Drop-In Visits · 30 minute drop-in visit at your property · Drop-in visits can include potty breaks, feeding meals, administering medications, picking up dog yard, scooping cat box, bringing in mail, taking out trash ... Whatever you'd like to fit into the allotted time! Neighborhood Leash Walks · 30-minute walk in your neighborhood -- rain or shine! · On-leash neighborhood walk from your front door. · Individual or semi-private walks, as requested. Doggie Day Care · Your dog will spend the day with myself, Percy & Koda and other clients' dogs in my home and vehicle. · This is not a day care facility -- this is a home-based service. Spaces are limited. · We may spend the day at home, going on walks, car rides, to the beach... Day care dogs need to be okay with other dogs, loading in and out of car and spending downtime crated or uncrated. Boarding · Your dog will stay in my home with myself, Percy & Koda · I do not run a boarding facility -- this is a home-based service. Spaces are limited. · We may spend the day at home, going on walks, car rides, to the beach... Boarding dogs need to be okay with other dogs, loading in and out of car and spending downtime crated or uncrated. · I am unable to board dogs with moderate to severe separation anxiety since I'm not home 24/7. Boarding dogs must be comfortable with either A) resting at home in a crate or ex pen for a 2-4 hours, or B) traveling in a crate in the transport van. Please send your dogs with enough chews or Kong fillers for their stay. Overnight House-Sitting · Overnight pet-sitting in the client’s home. · Includes potty breaks, neighborhood walks, meals, meds, playtime, car rides, snuggles. · My dogs Percy, Koda and Tasmin will be along for the ride. We can stay in home or transport van.
Reviews
Marie was amazing. She took great care of our 2 kittens that had never been left alone before for 10 days. She sent pictures which provided peace and comfort knowing they were happy. I will absolutely hire Marie again.
Our best friend is 10 years old and we worry about his anxiety and comfort when we travel. Finding Marie was . . . well . . . wonderful! She took great care of our boy and sent us updates and pics to allay our travel guilt and fears. We had her booked to stay in our home which definitely helped with our concerns and our best friend's anxiety. Marie is very competent, calm and confident. She prioritized our concerns and returned to a clean home and a happy best friend.
Marie took wonderful care of our chocolate lab. And - took great care of us with checking in and providing updates.
Marie is simply wonderful. She is professional, highly skilled and our little elderly dogs clearly loved their time with her. Marie is a diligent communicator and sent us photos and updates regularly. For the first time in maybe ever…we were able to take a trip with complete peace of mind. The level of trust we have in her is priceless!
About Marie A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I adapt to my clients and the level of care their animals require. I'm comfortable managing pets with medical issues, feeding livestock, mobility issues, reactivity, resource guarding, etc. I like to have a meet & greet with new clients to get to know their animals and routine.
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Information Marie A. would like to know about your pet
How is your dog around new people? New dogs? Are they crate trained? Do they have separation anxiety? Do they have a bite history? Do they have any fears, anxieties or habits that a handler should be aware of? Do they have any health concerns or injuries? There is a form for New Client Intake Form on my website.
A typical day
I have a fenced-in yard with toys and flirt pole. We can go on neighborhood walks or load up for a trip to nearby beach or hiking trail. During house sits, we can stay on the property for exercise or go nearby walks that you recommend. Let me know what sort of exercise and enrichment routine your pet enjoys!
Services
Marie can host
Marie can watch in your home
Availability
I do pet care full time. My life revolves around my dogs, my foster dogs and my client's animals and property. Client pets are welcome to come along on beach or hiking adventures, or errands -- weather and temperament permitting.
About Marie A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I adapt to my clients and the level of care their animals require. I'm comfortable managing pets with medical issues, feeding livestock, mobility issues, reactivity, resource guarding, etc. I like to have a meet & greet with new clients to get to know their animals and routine.
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Information Marie A. would like to know about your pet
How is your dog around new people? New dogs? Are they crate trained? Do they have separation anxiety? Do they have a bite history? Do they have any fears, anxieties or habits that a handler should be aware of? Do they have any health concerns or injuries? There is a form for New Client Intake Form on my website.
A typical day
I have a fenced-in yard with toys and flirt pole. We can go on neighborhood walks or load up for a trip to nearby beach or hiking trail. During house sits, we can stay on the property for exercise or go nearby walks that you recommend. Let me know what sort of exercise and enrichment routine your pet enjoys!
Location
Seaside, OR
Pets
Marie A.
Seaside, OR