Mary & Gabrielle D.
Mary & Gabrielle D.
Contact for Boarding
from $55 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Big Star Pet Care
Big Star Pet Care was started in memorial of our best friend of nearly 10 years, a rescue pitbull who was our Biggest Star. That’s why we give everyone our Big Star Promise— to treat your animals like they are their own Big Star. I've taken care of many animals, from cats & dogs, to rodents, reptiles, birds and more. This makes my experience in animal care varied and diverse. I am comfortable with all sizes of pet and breed, as well as many different temperaments. We are privately insured with pet care professional insurance (including vet coverage)— for the utmost safety of your loved ones, so that you can rest at ease while away. We are always learning new ways to expand what we can offer to our clients. We strive to follow instructions left by the pet owner and always send plenty of photos and updates. I am comfortable giving baths and can administer oral medication if needed. Thank you for considering Big Star Pet Services, I look forward to meeting you and your best friend(s).
Cat care experience
Mary & Gabrielle also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Mary was a great pet sitter! She watched our 2 dogs, cat and turtle for 5 days. One of our dogs is a bit difficult to acclimate with strangers and is very reactive so we are always hesitant on who we wanted to watch her. We’ve tried boarding before and never felt great about that so we decided to try a pet sitter so that the pets could stay home and feel most comfortable. Mary sent updates and pictures everyday making our trip stress free knowing the pets were in good hands. Mary was very respectful to our home and belongings and we will definitely be booking with her again in the future!
It was my first time using Rover as my regular sitter wasn’t available. I chose Gabby and Mary as they lived close by and had exceptional reviews. Gabby came by to meet the pups and I felt at ease upon meeting her. She reached out if she had questions and provided plenty of photos of the pups. Thank you for taking care of my babies.
What a great first experience. i absolutely loved the daily pictures and notes. Even our feral kitties outside and our plants were well taken care of. And so timely each day giving our oldest cat her meds. Will definitely book again when we plan to be away.
Excellent care, great communication and huge heart. Will book every chance I can get.
Mary absolutely exceeded our expectations with housesitting our senior dog. She was agreeable to meet us and our dog before we left. Talked about all the things we needed to provide and some we forgot that she reminded us of. She sent pictures and updates multiple times a day. She left our house spotless and we 100% will book again in the future. We have had other sitters but never overnight and we were blown away with the level of care that was provided. 100/10!!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about the care my cat, Dahlia, received. From the very beginning, it was clear that my pet sitter genuinely loves animals and takes their responsibility seriously. Dahlia can be a little particular about her routine, but she was comfortable, happy, and well cared for the entire time. I received regular updates, photos, and peace of mind knowing that Dahlia was in such capable and caring hands. The attention to detail, reliability, and genuine affection shown toward my cat exceeded all of my expectations. When I returned home, Dahlia was relaxed, healthy, and clearly had been given plenty of love and attention. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, professional, and compassionate to care for your pets, I highly recommend them. I will absolutely be using their services again in the future. Thank you for taking such amazing care of Dahlia! 🐾❤️
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Schedule
As a wife and wife team, your care will be carried out by either of us or both of us— but you can ensure top quality care regardless of who is providing it. Walks and drop ins before 8am and after 5pm are often attended by Gabrielle, while housesits are generally carried out by Mary due to Gabrielle’s full time position. Boarding care is handled by both parties. Most messages are responded to by Mary. Mary does have a standing M-F 3 hour babysitting gig from 1-4, though it often ends early. We try to be flexible and accept most bookings, including emergency last minute bookings. We offer a number of services; however, we do not accepts pets from more than one family at a time during boardings so that we can ensure the utmost attention, care and safety of your furry friends.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
We live in a large townhouse with a fully fenced backyard, 3 cats who keep mostly to themselves but may befriend gentler dogs and a 6 month old puppy who is generally well behaved and in training. We have no children or other people living in the home. We can create separated spaces if necessary, while still ensuring your furry friend gets the care and attention they deserve, while in a comfortable space for them. Mary is dog and cat CPR/First Aid certified through the American Red Cross. We have experience with animals who have special dietary, medication and medical related needs.
Pets
A typical day
We endeavor to start each day early and to follow all care and routine instructions provided to me. Each day generally starts with a walk or being let in the yard, followed by breakfast and then a period of rest for digestion. Then, another walk after breakfast has processed and then it’s fun, play and snuggles until dinner time. We keep a well stocked assortment of enrichment items from different training treats and training sticks, treat dispensers, different flavored dog peanut butter with slow feeders and lick mats to excite and keep dogs busy, Kong toys with different Kong fillers. We also have puzzle games for mental stimulation, too many toys to count and new ones coming in all the time. For summer, we will have a doggy splash pad set up and available. Your furry friends are guaranteed to have something entertaining to do during their stay.