Mary Anna A.
Boise, OR
Former dog-foster and animal lover!
Pet care experience
*Fully COVID vaccinated* Hi everyone! I moved out to Portland a couple of years ago for an Americorps member, and am now working for an education non-profit teaching social and emotional skills in elementary schools. I grew up with both dogs and cats, and when I wasn’t playing and running around with them in my backyard, I was responsible for walking/feeding/administering medicine/etc. Throughout college, I pet-sat for local families as well as my friends’ dogs. When COVID cut my final year of school short, I decided to foster a sweet pit bull-lab mix while she recovered from pregnancy and Heartworm disease for ~4 months. I spent most of my time socializing, house-training, and leash-training her, and then keeping her company while she was on bedrest. I was able to find her a wonderful home with another pup before moving out to Portland. I spend about 3-4 hours per day (~10am-2pm) at summer school, but am otherwise home with a very flexible schedule. I live with 2 roommates, and a dog and a cat, and regularly provide animal support for our friend’s and family’s dogs. Our house has a fenced-in yard so we love having doggy play-dates. I am able to provide drop-in’s, walking services, doggy daycare, and boarding services if you are going on a trip. I’m happy to hop on a phone/FaceTime call or drop by to meet your pet and answer any questions you have! Thanks :)
Reviews
Mary Anna was wonderful with my two anxious doggies! She sent regular updates and photos and videos of their walks, and made me feel less anxious about leaving them. They LOVE her! Will definitely book again - thanks so much Mary Anna!
Mary Anna was fabulous! She took care of Lucyboo like it was her own dog-- Lucy went on daytime adventures, had a picnic, and took so many walks. Mary Anna was super well equipped with her own past doggie skills to handle Lucy- who can be leash reactive- and allowed Lucy to have such an enjoyable time. She was also super clean, left my apartment in excellent condition, and was very communicative. Highly recommend Mary Anna!!
Mary Anna has been incredibly helpful in caring for my dog whenever I need help. She immediately connected with my puppy (who may love Mary Anna more than she loves me)! She is very trustworthy and wonderful at communicating her availability.
She is amazing! When sitting my very new puppy, Wilson, she showed so much patience with him and with me! She communicated well especially when it came to the training I was working on with Wilson that she would continue while spending time with him. I would recommend Mary Anna to all my pet friends! :)
About Mary Anna A.
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My roommates and I have a fenced in backyard and one of our favorite things is to have our friends dogs over for a big doggy play date. We are all active runners so your pup won’t be short of getting their energy out outside!
Home
Information Mary Anna A. would like to know about your pet
I fostered and have dog-sat for pups with aggressive behaviors and other behavioral support needs. Please let me know if this is something your pup struggles with, so I can meet them and potentially set up a meet/greet with the dog I love with.
A typical day
Having another dog at home is a great opportunity to give the pups an opportunity for some fun play time in the morning. I love going on long-runs in the afternoon after work, and then hanging out in my backyard. I usually enjoy walking/running in my neighborhood, but occasionally take trips to forest park or sauvie island.
Services
Mary Anna can host
Mary Anna can watch in your home
Availability
I’m currently working part-time, so I have plenty of time and energy to play with your pups, provide day support or walks/runs, or longer boarding trips.
About Mary Anna A.
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My roommates and I have a fenced in backyard and one of our favorite things is to have our friends dogs over for a big doggy play date. We are all active runners so your pup won’t be short of getting their energy out outside!
Home
Information Mary Anna A. would like to know about your pet
I fostered and have dog-sat for pups with aggressive behaviors and other behavioral support needs. Please let me know if this is something your pup struggles with, so I can meet them and potentially set up a meet/greet with the dog I love with.
A typical day
Having another dog at home is a great opportunity to give the pups an opportunity for some fun play time in the morning. I love going on long-runs in the afternoon after work, and then hanging out in my backyard. I usually enjoy walking/running in my neighborhood, but occasionally take trips to forest park or sauvie island.
Location
Portland, OR
Pets
Mary Anna A.
Boise, OR