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Mary A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 repeat clients
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Mary A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $25 per night

Highlights

Mary has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Home full-time - large fenced yard

Sorry, no dogs over 25lbs. I will cherish your dogs and make sure they is well looked after while with me in my home. My two elderly rat terriers both passed away, the 13-year-old in December 2016, and the 14-year-old in August 2017. I can give oral medications, if needed. Your dog will be fed and cared for according to your schedule, so it will not experience any drastic change in routine. I am in my late 60s, and have had dogs and cats since childhood, except for about 20 years when I had only cats. Your dogs will be loved and petted and walked and fed and watered and then loved and petted again. My neighborhood is quiet, and several of the neighbors have dogs of their own. Ruffner Mountain is half a mile to the south for a hike in the woods, and East Lake Park is half a mile to the north for a leisurely one mile walk around the lake.

Qualifications

34 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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120 ratings
Mandy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 08, 2026

Always 5 stars for Mary! She cares well for my special needs pup with separation anxiety and I don’t have to worry about him one bit while I’m away.

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Felicia B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 10, 2026

I always feel at ease leaving my fur baby with Mary. She loves her as if she were her own and updates me daily with pictures. Mary is fabulous!

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Melanie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 27, 2026

Mary is the best! We have been using her for 5 years! 🥰

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Deborah S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 26, 2026

Mary is fantastic! We have used her for several years for all 3 of our dogs. I always feel confident that my boys are safe and happy with her. We have had several instances with delayed/cancelled flights and she has always been flexible and helpful!

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Beverly V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 08, 2025

Mary did a great job. She kept me aware of how my dog was doing. Josie seemed pleased with her stay.

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Mckenzie F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 27, 2025

This is the third or fourth time that Mary has watched my dog and I will continue to use her. She sends me daily picture updates and even updated me when my dog got sick overnight and watched her very closely until she was sure my dog felt better into the next day.

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Schedule

I am retired, and so will be able to take care of your dogs on a full time basis. Six more words are needed. Why?

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am retired, and so will be able to take care of your dogs on a full time basis. Six more words are needed. Why?

A typical day

Play in the yard, go for walks on Ruffner Mountain or East Lake Park. Snuggle on the couch in front of the T V. Play ball.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Mary can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dogs have any special needs, whether they are scared of thunder, lightning or fireworks. Whether they get into the garbage.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.