Mary Ann S.
Mary Ann S.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Professional, Ethical, and On Time!
December Update: Monday-Friday, I am unable to provide pet-care from 7:30am-2:15pm. I am a recent college graduate with 7 years of experience house sitting and dog sitting. I have 5 years of experience in basic canine obedience training and 1 year of experience as a veterinary assistant. I am able to administer medications and prepare specialty diets. I enjoy caring for dogs with special needs, and have a special love and appreciation for senior dogs. I have experience working with reactive dogs, high energy dogs, anxious dogs, shy dogs, and under socialized dogs. If your dog is fearful of new people or certain sights, sounds, or smells, knowing these things ahead of time gives me the ability to plan ahead (e.g. give extra space during first meeting, making extra time for introductions, avoiding scary triggers like the doorbell, lawnmower etc). I have worked with dogs that have severe dietary restrictions and allergies, so I understand the importance of keeping meals/treats/snacks consistent. To ensure the health and safety of your pet, I will only give food/treats as instructed. I have worked with dogs: - In all stages of life, from puppies (8 weeks) to seniors (17 years old) - Small to large dogs, 5lbs to 80lbs - Ranging from pedigreed pure breeds to wonderfully unique mixed breeds. From Chihuahuas, Schipperke, and Schnauzers to Vizslas, Weimaraners and German Shorthaired Pointers
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I do not care for your pets in my own home. I provide walks, potty breaks, play time, daytime care, and overnight stays in my clients home. Before booking new clients, I do require a meet and greet. Meet and greets can be scheduled free of charge and at your convenience. This helps me get to know you and your pets and will also help you to determine whether I am the right pet care professional for you. I take client confidentiality, privacy and safety extremely seriously. I never share or post personal information about my clients, their animals, or their homes on social media, through text, or any other means. Your home and your loved ones will have the benefits of privacy and security when you book me for pet care. Upon request, I can provide updates (pictures, videos, phone calls, and/or video calls) while I am caring for your pets. Photos and videos will only be taken upon client request and with permission. I am detail oriented and take pride in the high quality pet care that I provide. I write care summaries for my clients on each and every visit that detail the following: time of arrival, nature of the activities/services provided, time of departure, and anything else that is requested of me to write down. I believe that consistency in care is key, so I make every effort to match the routine and care styles that you provide for your pets. I follow all rules and preferences that you set for your pet(s) and your home.
Ratings and reviews
Mary Ann recently cared for our two cats for the second time. Once again, we were thoroughly impressed with her service. She is incredibly attentive to our cats' needs and shows great care during her time with them. In addition to her care for our pets, she is very respectful of our home and consistently responsive in her communication. We truly appreciate her reliability and the peace of mind she provides while we are away.
Wonderful as always!!! Jake’s is always so happy when Mary Ann visits!
We are very pleased with how kind and thoughtful Mary Ann was as she cared for our pet. So great to come home to a happy dog. We enjoyed the pics she shared and truly appreciated her professionalism. On time, thorough, and pleasant— definitely will try to book Mary Ann for future dog-free adventures.
We just had Mary look after our dog for a drop in visit for the first time. She was very professional, timely and was great with our Jake. We are happy to have been able to schedule with her on a holiday weekend as she is very accommodating. Thank you Mary
We truly appreciated the thoughtful nature of Mary Ann and the care with which she approached our scaredy cats. She arrived on time, took care of the cats and kept us updated along the way. She took the initiative to spent some quiet time with them allowing the cats to trust her and get pets while we were away. She has a very calming personality, she is respectful of cats and understands that pet parents can be anxious leaving their babies home alone. She sent us multiple pictures at each visits and appropriately provided updates. This allowed us to be at ease knowing our cats were well cared for by Mary Ann. I highly appreciate Mary Ann and would love to work with her in the future.
Mary Ann goes above and beyond. While I was out of town, Mary Ann walked my dog twice a day. One morning, the fire alarm went off in my building (thankfully not my apartment). Mary Ann stayed with my dog for an extra hour until the building was cleared by fire dept authorities. Mary Ann is trustworthy and communicative. I’m glad to have her services to take care of my dog.
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Schedule
December 2024 Update: All Day/Night Saturday and Sunday Monday-Friday I am unavailable from 7:30am-3:00pm My general availability is Monday - Friday 3:30pm onward, and Saturday-Sunday all day. I work Monday-Friday full time at a local school, so I am unable to provide pet-care during school hours (7:30am-3:00pm). I uphold the highest degree of discretion and take your safety and privacy extremely seriously. I am local to the Hunterdon County area. I love caring for all of my client's pets and I can't wait to meet yours!