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Marie S.

Hilton head, SC

5.0 out of 5 stars
109 reviews
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Pet care experience

Picking a person to care from your pup is a daunting thing on a site where there are so many options, all of whom are proud to profess a lifelong love of animals marked with years of experience caring for, training, & tending to the furry members of the family. My passion & lifetime achievements in making puppies happy soars just as high as everybody's. Indeed, I am no different in having grown up, a kid who started a pet-sitting & dog walking business for my family, friends, and neighbors. Any of the neighborhood pets could tell you I was the "go to" girl & a puppy favorite in the local community. I have continued to be that girl ever since & delight in staying up to date to hear about all the families & dogs I have had the pleasure to work with. What makes me special & is the key to my success is my ability to ensure that under my care, every animal is comfortable & happy. Similar to people, I believe every dog has it's own unique & distinctive personality. I provide care that is customized & tailored to meet the needs of each animal, individually. I have an extremely high level of empathy & concern for the comfort & happiness of others around me. Worrying, planning, problem solving & following the rules are dominant parts of my personality. I can not rest easy myself if there are others in my life or around me that are uncomfortable or unhappy. This extends naturally to my abilities in caring for animals, particularly, the pets of other people. I understand the value of peace of mind, as a pet owner it is critical in making decisions regarding a beloved member of your family. I also understand & appreciate the intricacies of personality & the impact being attentive to the smaller details has on comfort & happiness. This is why I am especially great with animals that have special needs due to health, age, or personal anxieties that may cause them to be distressed under the care of other people. I am a positive psychology Phd student (it’s the psychology of happiness and if you know me you know it suits me) & former founding direct of an online marketing startup - being a student allows me to do almost all of my work from home. As a successful entrepreneur & future doctorate, my professional rapport & reputation are of the highest value to me. I take pride in the quality of the work that I do & strive to ensure others consider me to be consistent, reliable & exceptional, under any capacity. I am fun, flexible, compassionate, & playful, however I am also hyper-vigilant in being exact & responsible. I value transparency & work on my end to ensure my pet owners receive the confidence & security necessary to be certain they’ve made the best care choice possible for their animal. As my client you will be given access to a photo system that will allow you to follow along with the us on our puppy vacation through a unique account dedicated to your doggo. Booking with me is booking a guarantee that the care necessary for your pup to be comfortable and happy is exactly the care they receive in your absence. If your dog needs to be walked at exactly 8:36 am, can only eat scrambled eggs for breakfast & needs to take his medicine in drops of 2 second intervals- I am the person you want to watch your puppy. Want to hear more? Have concerns for your pet you'd like throw at me to get feedback & information before making a decision? Let's discuss! I am happy for the opportunity to meet you & can't wait to hear about the furry members of your family!

Reviews

Julia H.
House Sitting • Jun 03, 2023
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She was great with our dogs and took great care of them for us while we were gone. If we are ever in the area again she would be out first call.

Jennifer K.
House Sitting • Jul 28, 2022
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Marie is great with our pets! She keeps us updated with photos and how everyone is doing.

Jennifer K.
House Sitting • Jun 21, 2022
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Marie was wonderful! She kept me updated with photos and how things were going. She was accommodating when our plans changed. Our dog was super happy with her!

Leslie D.
House Sitting • Apr 25, 2022
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Marie did such a great job with our two pups! She was so sweet to them and made sure they were well taken care of. They seemed very happy when we got back and our home was just as we left it! Thank you so much Marie :) hope to see you again soon!!

About Marie S.

Communication

44 repeat pet parents
77% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Right now I am only doing owner home stays & visits as I have family members sharing my home. When in your home, I am quiet & peaceful. More often I bring my current university workload and spend my time there carrying on with my research as I would at the library or coffee shop. All of my visits can be customized and tailored to your preference.

Information Marie S. would like to know about your pet

I have been taking care of animals for the better part of the last ten years and running my own sitting service for well over five. You’d be hard pressed to find a breed, age, condition, or personality type I have not worked with. Any special needs or considerations your animal needs I can handle them and almost certainly- I have several times in various formation before.

A typical day

I bring my current university workload and spend my time there carrying on with my research as I would at the library or coffee shop. Because of the dense, complicated nature of my research I very much enjoy and look forward to any opportunity that affords me a break. Engaging with your pets is a much needed respite from the books and always the brightest, most enjoyable part of my day. All of my visits can be customized and tailored to your preference.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$74per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Marie can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am a positive psychology Phd student (it’s the psychology of happiness and if you know me you know it suits me) & former founding direct of an online marketing startup - being a student allows me to do all of my work from home.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Marie S.

Communication

44 repeat pet parents
77% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Right now I am only doing owner home stays & visits as I have family members sharing my home. When in your home, I am quiet & peaceful. More often I bring my current university workload and spend my time there carrying on with my research as I would at the library or coffee shop. All of my visits can be customized and tailored to your preference.

Information Marie S. would like to know about your pet

I have been taking care of animals for the better part of the last ten years and running my own sitting service for well over five. You’d be hard pressed to find a breed, age, condition, or personality type I have not worked with. Any special needs or considerations your animal needs I can handle them and almost certainly- I have several times in various formation before.

A typical day

I bring my current university workload and spend my time there carrying on with my research as I would at the library or coffee shop. Because of the dense, complicated nature of my research I very much enjoy and look forward to any opportunity that affords me a break. Engaging with your pets is a much needed respite from the books and always the brightest, most enjoyable part of my day. All of my visits can be customized and tailored to your preference.

Location

Hilton head, SC

Marie S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Marie S.

Hilton head, SC

5.0 out of 5 stars
109 reviews