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Marie W.

Kailua, HI

10 reviews
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Let me shower your baby with Love!

Pet care experience

❤️ Aloha! I'm the biggest animal lover & I treat them all with the upmost respect, love, compassion, empathy, admiration & affection. ❤️ I have been around dogs since I was a baby. We always had dogs in our household growing up. When I was 18 years old I was able to have my own dogs.😊 Since then, I have had 1-4 dogs at a time in my home. I have 19 years of experience working with animals that have been abused and neglected. My first two rescues were treated terribly and were very afraid of people. I was able to work with them through their trauma with patient, empathetic support and care. Under my care, they both recovered completely and were the most friendly, affectionate, loving dogs to humans and all animals until the day they passed away 🥰 One of my first dogs had bad arthritis and bad allergies. I modified his diet to reduce his allergy flare-ups and modified his activity to reduce his arthritis pain. It was very important to me to ensure that he could live the best quality of life. He unfortunately also had a deformity on both of his hind legs and he blew out both of his back kneecaps. He needed surgery on both legs. I took care of him after each surgery. I stayed home with him 24/7 and administered his medications 2-6 times a day. I helped him walk in a sling & I performed 3 months of physical therapy on/with him, three times a day and I gave him lots of patient love and support during his treatment. I had another dog who also blew out one of his knee caps after he tripped on a rock. I took care of him as well. One of my older dogs was diagnosed with a rare, advanced stage of aggressive terminal bone cancer. I was able to make his final days as comfortable as possible and administer his medication daily. My current dog has an enlarged heart and cancer. he's on a limited exercise regiment & daily medication. He also was born with a deformity in all four of his legs and was prone to ACL tears in his knees. He had to have surgery on both of his hind legs because of bad ACL tears. I took care of him during both of his surgeries and did all the physical therapy necessary to get him well. I am a huge animal advocate and I do not see animals as just animals. I see them as Beautiful Souls just like you and I. Souls that deserve to be treated with all the love and respect in this world.🥰 My dogs are my kids and I have always treated them that way. I do not see them or treat them any differently. I believe that they should be really enjoying life!! In the last 19 years I have made it a point to take my dogs to different locations for a walks to give them new experiences. ❤️ I take them to different beaches, different parks & different neighborhoods. I take them for car rides & anything else fun they can do outside the house! I feel it is only fair to let them experience their best life and experience new places and new smells! All of my dogs were very young puppies when I adopted them. I have 19 years of experience with training puppies in a very compassionate, constructive, patient and understanding way. I have house trained, potty trained and Leash trained all of my dogs. I understand the importance of getting a puppy to exert a lot of energy throughout the day so they don't chew up your house/or your personal belongings. Play time is so crucial for puppies and I have always spent endless hours throughout the day encouraging important play time like chasing balls, playing tug of war, swimming, hiking or just playing with other puppies or dogs. ❤️ I absolutely LOVE and adore dogs. I have such a strong connection with them on such a different level. They're my soul family! I have a huge soft spot in my heart for all animals and I have always been a very big advocate for the compassionate treatment of animals. I am a huge advocate against animal abuse and animal mistreatment of any kind. I never get physical or put my hands on them in any way. I believe love, patience, understanding, kindness, support, empathy, and compassion go a long way when training and taking care of animals. I am a vegan for this reason because I feel animals need a voice and need love and support in this world. But don't worry, I do not look down on anyone that is not vegan. I am not one of those pushy, overbearing vegans! I am only vegan because I believe in the equal treatment of all animals. 🥰 I have raised many well-behaved, beautiful dogs that I cherish so much. I know that my calling in this world is to love and take care of animals. If you are considering using me as a service, I promise and wholeheartedly ensure that your animals will be in the best possible care and in the most loving home & environment. I am a business owner currently taking a break from my businesses. So I am available full-time for any and all services. ❤️ I am an energy healer, sound healer, energy intuitive, reader, spiritual guide, manifestion coach, channel & I have a crystal shop. I also teach workshops, classes and teach people how to become an energy healer or a sound healer. As a healer working in many different modalities of the healing arts, I don't just work with humans. I offer my healing services to all animals (and plants!) that need any type of healing. ❤️ I look forward to showering your fur baby with tons of hugs, pets, kisses, massages, play time, snuggle time, bellys rubs & any other Love I can offer. I am so blessed and so grateful to be able to offer myself at this time to take care of your baby. Please reach out if you have any further questions or concerns. Sending you so much love, peace, contentment, joy and ease from my heart to yours ❤️ ❤️

Reviews

Linda Q.
Mar 31, 2020

I could not say enough good things about Marie. I have three poodles that are extremely high maintenance. They need around the clock care, and a very specific diet administered to be at their best. Because my babies need such good care, I will not leave them with just anyone, I need to know they will be made a priority. I had a trip that went from being a couple of days to a sudden couple of weeks. When I reached out to Marie to see if she could watch them for an additional 12 days, she agreed and told me she would go to the store and make sure they could continue their special diet until I returned. She assured me it was no trouble and she was happy to be able to spend more time with them! She made me feel at ease and I knew my precious girls were in good hands. When I finally returned home, my girls were happy and healthy - just as I had left them. Finding Marie was truly a blessing.

Andrea M.
Mar 31, 2020

My dogs have a lot of health issues and get very anxious when I am not around, for these reasons I do my best to avoid traveling. However, I recently took a position at work where traveling is mandatory. I had huge concerns about leaving my dogs, Rosie and Scout, but I was forced to figure out a plan for them while I was traveling. I looked at various dog boarding kennels, but had major reservations about them - would they take good care of my babies? Would they notice if they were scared and tend to them? Was it a job for them, or did they really love animals, dogs? Was the facility clean enough for them? Etc. That is when a friend recommended I look into a private service to watch my dogs - and thank goodness I stumbled upon Marie. After reading her profile, I knew I felt good about hiring her to watch my babies. I met with her, and brought Rosie and Scout, and it could not have gone better. Normally when my dogs meet someone new, they are friendly and nice, but they tend to stick by my side. Well, when I met Marie - BOTH of my dogs literally ran to her as if they knew her!!! It was the craziest thing I had ever experienced. I didn’t even need to talk with her after that - she was hired! Actually, it was so crazy I thought she must have had a treat tucked in her pocket, but she didn’t - it was just her they ran to. She has watched my dogs four times now and every time I pick them up, they look physically healthier and happier than when I dropped them off. She is so great with animals, her husband is a doll as well. If I searched the entire world - I would not be able to find a better dog sitter than Marie. As she states in her profile, she truly is a “dog whisperer”. I recommend her without reservation. She is incredible!

Caroline H.
Mar 02, 2020

Marie has been so amazing watching my two puppies! I am pretty picky about who I let watch them and I feel so comfortable leaving them in her care :) I know she treats them like they are her own and loves on them while they are with her! She is so flexible with my long work days and I am so appreciative of that! The best part is that I always pick up very tired pups! It makes my life so much easier. I am so grateful to have found her to take care of my dogs!

Cyndia K.
Feb 25, 2020

I’m not sure there is enough room to mention all the good things about Marie , She is perfect for any career that involves nurturing & caring . Her fur baby Bubba is the happiest , sweetest pup and is always cared for and spoiled with love & attention. I’m picky when it comes to someone watching my lil angels , I would trust Marie to watch my fur babies anytime.

About Marie W.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a beautiful 4 bedroom home with a fully enclosed backyard. My current dog is a little over 12 years old and has cancer and heart disease. With his failing health I am not accepting other dogs at my residence for services at this time.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Marie W. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know the dog's temperament and how much energy the dog has. What type of activities the dog likes and what are his or her favorite toys. What does the dog like to do in the daytime... for Example does your dog like to sunbathe outside or be inside lounging around. What is the dog's diet. Does your dog get along with small dogs. Does your dog get along with big dogs. Is your dog neutered or spayed. How old is your dog. Is your dog potty trained. Is your dog house trained. Is your dog leash trained. Is your dog skittish (nervous, anxious). Is your dog comfortable around other humans. Does your dog need or like lots of attention or prefer to be left alone. Does your dog sleep in a kennel at night. Does your dog like to sleep in the same room as you or in a separate room ... (for boarding I'd like to know those last 2 questions to make sure your dog is the most comfortable.)

A typical day

We will go on walks around the residential neighborhood, small parks and large Regional Parks, schools with large baseball fields or patches of grass, dog parks, the beach, and nature or walking trails/hikes. Lots of different environments with different smells and different scenery! If your dog loves to fetch sticks, coconuts, balls, frisbees, toys, etc., we will get him/her engaged in that! We can play tug-of-war with toys or just play with balls and toys I have at the house. I am a lover, so you're for baby will get lots of attention, affection, belly rubs, pets, hugs, kisses, massages, snuggles and more!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$80per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Marie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Marie can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am available full-time for all services. Right now I am taking a break from my businesses. I accept long-term set schedules, last minute bookings & I am flexible.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 19 days ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Marie W.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a beautiful 4 bedroom home with a fully enclosed backyard. My current dog is a little over 12 years old and has cancer and heart disease. With his failing health I am not accepting other dogs at my residence for services at this time.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Marie W. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know the dog's temperament and how much energy the dog has. What type of activities the dog likes and what are his or her favorite toys. What does the dog like to do in the daytime... for Example does your dog like to sunbathe outside or be inside lounging around. What is the dog's diet. Does your dog get along with small dogs. Does your dog get along with big dogs. Is your dog neutered or spayed. How old is your dog. Is your dog potty trained. Is your dog house trained. Is your dog leash trained. Is your dog skittish (nervous, anxious). Is your dog comfortable around other humans. Does your dog need or like lots of attention or prefer to be left alone. Does your dog sleep in a kennel at night. Does your dog like to sleep in the same room as you or in a separate room ... (for boarding I'd like to know those last 2 questions to make sure your dog is the most comfortable.)

A typical day

We will go on walks around the residential neighborhood, small parks and large Regional Parks, schools with large baseball fields or patches of grass, dog parks, the beach, and nature or walking trails/hikes. Lots of different environments with different smells and different scenery! If your dog loves to fetch sticks, coconuts, balls, frisbees, toys, etc., we will get him/her engaged in that! We can play tug-of-war with toys or just play with balls and toys I have at the house. I am a lover, so you're for baby will get lots of attention, affection, belly rubs, pets, hugs, kisses, massages, snuggles and more!

Location

kailua, HI

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Marie W.

Kailua, HI

10 reviews