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Mary J.

Jeannette, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•19 reviews
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Loving Care and Adventures

Pet care experience

Welcome! My name is Mary! I have over 20 years of experience caring for strays and rescues. Experience I now bring to caring for your best friends! I have a passion for taking care of dogs and giving them the love and attention they need to thrive. In the past, I worked mainly with strays in Texas: taking them in, getting them veterinary care, training them, and finding them another home. Work brought me north and I am excited to now care for dogs here in Pennsylvania! I have experience working with dogs of all shapes, sizes and training levels. I am also competent in caring for dogs with special medical and/or behavioral needs. My PhD. is in wildlife ecology and parasitology, so I have experience working with animals of all kinds and special expertise in limiting parasite transmission 😉 ! I am excited to be able to care for your best friend with as much love as I do for my own!

Reviews

Regina J.
Dog Boarding • Jun 22, 2023
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GREAT!!! Mary made sure our dog received lots of affection, exercise and social interaction. He returned clean and content. We received reassuring pics on a regular basis for the 2 weeks we were gone. We’ll not hesitate to use her services again!

Michael S.
Dog Boarding • Jun 08, 2023
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Mary was absolutely fantastic! Better than we expected. We look forward to working with her again.

Rachele K.
Dog Boarding • Jun 08, 2023
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Mary was fantastic with Tango. She sent lots of pictures and he looked like he was so happy!

Bonnie T.
Dog Boarding • May 02, 2023
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I would absolutely recommend Mary as your next pet sitter. She was warm, welcoming and always quick to respind. She shared photos and updates each morning of my dogs looking happy, cared for, cuddled, and like part of the family...My only concern was that they wouldn't want to leave!

About Mary J.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Safety: I ensure the safety of the dogs under our care by providing constant 24-hour supervision! I own a four bedroom, three story home with a small yard. Each morning, the dogs are fed and taken to either Bushy Run State Park or White Valley community park to start off the day with exercise. Then its work from home during the day, during which the dogs stay on the first floor with me. My home has an open floorplan that allows for play but also allows me to keep an eye on everyone while I work. Trust: Your dog is your best friend! And I am committed to caring for them just as I would want someone to care for my own. Expect to get pictures and updates of your pup throughout the day! Environment: I am a stickler for a clean house! Both the inside and outside of the house are meticulously cleaned and picked up. I have two dogs, Niko and Dexter, both neutered males who came into our lives as strays from Texas. Inside, they like to cuddle and sleep, but outside they love to play fetch and chase. Both dogs are gentle with older dogs and patient with puppies. I live close to three large parks, Bushy Run and White Valley, and Twin Lakes Dog Park. I make sure that the dogs get the outside time (weather permitting) they need to be happy and healthy. I allow dogs on the furniture but know not everyone does! I will keep things consistent if you don’t want your pups picking up furniture habits while they are with me! I take the dogs out for potty breaks every one to two hours. Weather permitting, I take the dogs for longer runs/hikes on the weekends and in the evenings.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Mary J. would like to know about your pet

I require meet and greets for all dogs. We can chat about your dogs individual personality and needs during that time. In particular if your dog needs special medical care or is high energy let me know so I can adjust our play time accordingly.

A typical day

I have two dogs who love to play in very different ways! We play fetch and chase and have a variety of toys to keep their minds engaged inside. Outside I take them to the park each morning. On the weekends I take them for long walks/runs along river trails and in the hills.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Mary can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

Availability

I am an ecologist at a local University and work from home Wednesday through Friday. I am an active outdoorsy person- I love hiking and trail running- and make sure that the dogs get the exercise they need to stay happy and healthy!

About Mary J.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Safety: I ensure the safety of the dogs under our care by providing constant 24-hour supervision! I own a four bedroom, three story home with a small yard. Each morning, the dogs are fed and taken to either Bushy Run State Park or White Valley community park to start off the day with exercise. Then its work from home during the day, during which the dogs stay on the first floor with me. My home has an open floorplan that allows for play but also allows me to keep an eye on everyone while I work. Trust: Your dog is your best friend! And I am committed to caring for them just as I would want someone to care for my own. Expect to get pictures and updates of your pup throughout the day! Environment: I am a stickler for a clean house! Both the inside and outside of the house are meticulously cleaned and picked up. I have two dogs, Niko and Dexter, both neutered males who came into our lives as strays from Texas. Inside, they like to cuddle and sleep, but outside they love to play fetch and chase. Both dogs are gentle with older dogs and patient with puppies. I live close to three large parks, Bushy Run and White Valley, and Twin Lakes Dog Park. I make sure that the dogs get the outside time (weather permitting) they need to be happy and healthy. I allow dogs on the furniture but know not everyone does! I will keep things consistent if you don’t want your pups picking up furniture habits while they are with me! I take the dogs out for potty breaks every one to two hours. Weather permitting, I take the dogs for longer runs/hikes on the weekends and in the evenings.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Mary J. would like to know about your pet

I require meet and greets for all dogs. We can chat about your dogs individual personality and needs during that time. In particular if your dog needs special medical care or is high energy let me know so I can adjust our play time accordingly.

A typical day

I have two dogs who love to play in very different ways! We play fetch and chase and have a variety of toys to keep their minds engaged inside. Outside I take them to the park each morning. On the weekends I take them for long walks/runs along river trails and in the hills.

Location

Jeannette, PA

Mary J.'s Neighborhood

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Mary J.

Jeannette, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•19 reviews