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Mary Elicia M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Mary Elicia M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $27 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

No dog is too big or small!

Throughout my life, I had family and friends who would rely on me to take care of their pets. Especially in college I would always dog sit, host puppy play dates with people around my apartment complex for not only my dog to get socialization but for theirs as well. I worked with little dogs up to big dogs. I currently have two big dogs on my own as well. I also have training experience with puppies. My two big dogs I’ve had them since they were two months old. One of them is now three years old and one of them is five months old.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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7 ratings
Olivia K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 16, 2026

Moose was wining with excitement waiting at their front door! Always a great experience:)

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Olivia K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 21, 2026

Moose LOVES her and her husband. They are so sweet and communicative. We always are happy to have moose with them.

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Olivia K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 25, 2026

Moose had an absolute blast!! We got so many photos and videos. We will definitely have him go back and stay with Elicia!!

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Loughlin S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 17, 2026

Always takes great care of pickles!

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Loughlin S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 10, 2026

Mary Elicia and her husband were truly the best sitters we could’ve asked for. They took great care of Pickles and treated him like their own. We will definitely be using her services again!

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Ajay D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 04, 2026

The best dog sitting experience I could have asked for! This was my first time boarding my American Bully, Chico, with someone outside of family or dogs he already knows, so I was definitely nervous at first. After doing the meet and greet with Elicia and her 2 dogs, Shadow and Orion, I felt so much better. Her dogs were amazing, very friendly, and Chico got along with them right away. They’re even bigger than him, but everything went great. One of the main reasons I chose Elicia is because she has dogs of her own, and I loved that Chico would have a fun play date and a comfortable sleepover instead of just being boarded somewhere. **Communication and updates** From the very first day, Elicia was excellent with communication. She sent pictures, updates on Chico’s demeanor, how he was feeling, whether he was eating, and how he was settling in. We even FaceTimed, which gave me a lot of peace of mind. Like most dogs, Chico didn’t eat right away on the first day, but Elicia handled it perfectly because she clearly has experience with dogs and understands how they adjust. **Care and supervision** What I appreciated most is that Chico was actually supervised and cared for. I previously tried a dog boarding place in the area that I will not name, and Chico came back with scratches on his nose from a fence, which was very upsetting. With Elicia, it was completely different. Chico came back clean, happy, and his nose was perfectly fine. That showed me he was being watched, cared for, and treated the right way. **Environment** Elicia and her husband are very nice, friendly, and easy to talk to. Their backyard is big, which gives the dogs plenty of room to play and enjoy themselves. It felt much more personal and comfortable than a traditional boarding facility. **Reliability** Elicia was also very prompt and on time for the meet and greet, pickup, and drop off. That matters a lot, especially when you’re traveling and trying to coordinate everything. **Worth every dollar** Whatever Elicia charges for dog sitting, she’s absolutely worth it. The peace of mind, the communication, the supervision, and the way she cared for Chico made the entire experience worth every dollar. When it comes to trusting someone with your dog, you want someone who treats them like family, and that’s exactly how I felt with Elicia. - Would I use her again? 100% yes - I travel often for business and family, and I would absolutely have Chico stay with Elicia again. I’m very happy with the experience and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, experienced, and caring to watch their dog. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any questions about my experience.

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Schedule

I am currently available everyday to be able to care for your furry best friend/family member! I will be home all day. I love going on walks with my two boys and spending outside with them. Though a good inside cuddle session is also amazing with nap time.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a big yard where my two friendly dogs love to run around and play; or lay out in the sun. I have enough room to crate your furry best friends and give them all the love they need along with toys!

Pets

A typical day

During the week I am home all day! Your pups will get to either be outside playing with the my dogs and toys or we’ll all be inside getting some snuggles and nap time! I am back in college but I am online only so I’ll be home all the time! On the weekend: we are up pretty early so the dogs are let out and they get all the outside play time that they want but they’re permitting of course and they also get indoor playtime and all the toys and stuff they need to play with

41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Mary Elicia can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know if your dog needs to be created while I’m gone or needs to be created at night. Let me know if they have any special medications or need to be fed separately from my dogs and I will do whatever your little poor baby needs to make him/her feel like they are just at home
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