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Mariella R.

Vacaville, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•17 reviews
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Furry and 4-legged friends, oh my!

Pet care experience

I've taken care of many animals, from tiny hamsters to big goofy rotties, and love meeting every one. I grew up with a spunky dachshund as my best buddy and the love for animals has only grown since! I'm a huge fan of mental stimulation, so my dog works for every toy or treat toss, and I try to incorporate that into the routine of every pet I care for to keep them entertained and happy while I'm with them. ***UPDATE 9/2021: new housing arrangements have me able to book very limited clientele for boarding, mostly just either past pups or upon thorough discussion+meeting and seeing if suitable! I live on unfenced acreage, with chickens, so limited to trusted dogs. Can full-stay housesit at homes for dogs and homes where my dog can come along 😊 I make sure I have plenty of time to be with your pup before I ever agree to care for them! I have high standards when leaving my dog to be cared for and treat your dog as if they were my own.

Reviews

Daniela M.
House Sitting • Jan 09, 2018
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She did an excellent job for more than two weeks. I will look for her again!

Scottie A.
House Sitting • Aug 12, 2017
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I could not have asked for a better, more responsible, more responsive sitter than Mariella! My border collie needs a lot of exercise, which can be a big time commitment, and Mariella went above and beyond with bike rides, frisbee, walks and more. She was extremely accommodating, and took incredible care of both my dog as well as the house. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

Sara N.
House Sitting • Oct 03, 2016
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Mariella is an excellent pet sitter, we could not have asked for a better first time experience. She is very attentive to both the pet's and the owner's needs; from the meet and greet to the when we got home after our trip. I would highly recommend the use of her services for any future trips. Thanks again Mariella, you are the best.

Kalai L.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 19, 2016
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I am a recurrent client of Mariella's services, and she always does a great job, my pet Jackie, loves her.

About Mariella R.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Guests get all the love and attention any pet of mine does, love taking them out on hikes or swims, and giving them any routine or comfort they need from their normal life!

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Mariella R. would like to know about your pet

I'd love to know pup's habits and routines before caring for them. Disrupting a routine creates stress that none of us want to add. Any behavioral issues are also a must-be-noted concern. If I need to make sure there are no toys laying around to guard or food aggression that may arise I need the heads up to prepare for the behavior.

A typical day

If your pup is dog friendly, the local dog park is full of dog-savvy people and I've always been pleased at how well everyone keeps up with their pet to make sure no issues arise. There is also a local agility course I love running my dog through, I'd love to try my hand at teaching other dogs the run. If we get a long stay, I love hiking and going for a walk by the creek, so water time and extra long walk times will ensue!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$33per night
House Sitting
in your home
$30per night

Mariella can host

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

Mariella can watch in your home

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

Availability

I do work fulltime, but otherwise am out exploring with the pups or home with them! They spend as little time as possible without me

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Mariella R.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Guests get all the love and attention any pet of mine does, love taking them out on hikes or swims, and giving them any routine or comfort they need from their normal life!

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Mariella R. would like to know about your pet

I'd love to know pup's habits and routines before caring for them. Disrupting a routine creates stress that none of us want to add. Any behavioral issues are also a must-be-noted concern. If I need to make sure there are no toys laying around to guard or food aggression that may arise I need the heads up to prepare for the behavior.

A typical day

If your pup is dog friendly, the local dog park is full of dog-savvy people and I've always been pleased at how well everyone keeps up with their pet to make sure no issues arise. There is also a local agility course I love running my dog through, I'd love to try my hand at teaching other dogs the run. If we get a long stay, I love hiking and going for a walk by the creek, so water time and extra long walk times will ensue!

Location

Vacaville, CA

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Mariella R.

Vacaville, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•17 reviews