Mary K.
Castroville, TX
Services
Mary can care for
Availability
I do work a regular 40 hour a week job, Tuesday thru Friday, so my availability during the week is limited. My husband has a non-standard schedule that varies from week to week, so sometimes he helps me out.
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About Mary K.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
My pets are my kids and I will treat your pets the same way, with lots of love and affection. For the pets that are not as accepting of affection, I will tailor my interactions to their comfort level.
Information Mary K. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know about any behaviors I need to know that will help me properly care for your pup. Does s/he resource guard? Does s/he like to chase squirrels? Does s/he get skittish around men in hats, large dogs, etc? Knowing these things up front will not deter me, but help me in keeping your fur baby safe while under my care. Being breed specific is akin to being racist and I do not believe in it. The only dog I do not like to work with is one that is overly aggressive. (Mostly because I do not have enough training to keep everyone safe.) I am also not species specific. (Well, I prefer not to deal with spiders.) Snakes, lizards, birds, small woodland creatures, etc. on the other hand, are right up my alley!
A typical day
Here's where we'll take our walks... Chances are I am in one of my many StepBets, so I need the walk just as much as your pup does. Normally I will take them around the neighborhood, and/or (if you have one) the local dog park. My vehicle is pet friendly, so a “road trip” is also an option. If you have a favorite spot or “watering hole” to take your pooch, please let me know. Time I'll spend with your dog... My normal work schedule is Tuesday thru Friday, 10 hours days with a lengthy commute. (And since I work for the military, Federal holidays also affect my availability.) With that said, I will spend as much time as you prefer, depending on my schedule that day. I like to be upfront about my schedule so you know there may be days where visits will be short, and others where we I can spend a few extra minutes with the fur kids. Extra services... If you would like me to pick up the mail or water the plants, no worries, I have you covered. (No extra charge!)
Location
Castroville, TX
Pets
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Pet care experience
Pets have been a part of my life since I was young kid. Life is just not the same without a furry friend, or four. Currently, I have 3 adopted dogs and 5 adopted cats. Through my past volunteer work with Austin Pets Alive!, I have received some dog behavior training and learned how to administer many of the common medications pets are prescribed. You can breath a sigh of relief knowing your fur babies are in capable hands while under my care. Since I want you to feel comfortable with the care your "kids" get, I can tailor my services to your specific needs. Just let me know what you need and we can work something out. Please note that I do work a regular Tuesday thru Friday, 40 hour work week job, so my availability to care for your pet(s) is limited during the days I work. Regardless of the type of stay you are requesting, I do require a meet and greet for all new clients. (I will make exceptions for pets other than dogs.)
Reviews
Mary did an excellent job caring for our cats! Her communication throughout the visits was outstanding, which was especially important since we were traveling internationally. Being across the globe and trusting someone with our babies is no small thing, but Mary far exceeded our expectations. Our cats really warmed up to her over the course of her visits, which says everything about how caring and attentive she was with them. We definitely hope to use her services again in the future!
Mary was great! My Trixie is a rescue and very shy. She warmed right up to Mary! I will definitely be using her services again! Thank you Mary! Kathy
Mary is the best! She’s taken care of 4 of our cats now and does such a great job across various needs - both behavioral and medical. She’s always super accommodating to both my lengthy requests and whatever the cats need that day. Can’t recommend her enough!
Mary is absolutely wonderful. Dependable and reliable. Please book with her, your pets will be in good hands!
About Mary K.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
My pets are my kids and I will treat your pets the same way, with lots of love and affection. For the pets that are not as accepting of affection, I will tailor my interactions to their comfort level.
Information Mary K. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know about any behaviors I need to know that will help me properly care for your pup. Does s/he resource guard? Does s/he like to chase squirrels? Does s/he get skittish around men in hats, large dogs, etc? Knowing these things up front will not deter me, but help me in keeping your fur baby safe while under my care. Being breed specific is akin to being racist and I do not believe in it. The only dog I do not like to work with is one that is overly aggressive. (Mostly because I do not have enough training to keep everyone safe.) I am also not species specific. (Well, I prefer not to deal with spiders.) Snakes, lizards, birds, small woodland creatures, etc. on the other hand, are right up my alley!
A typical day
Here's where we'll take our walks... Chances are I am in one of my many StepBets, so I need the walk just as much as your pup does. Normally I will take them around the neighborhood, and/or (if you have one) the local dog park. My vehicle is pet friendly, so a “road trip” is also an option. If you have a favorite spot or “watering hole” to take your pooch, please let me know. Time I'll spend with your dog... My normal work schedule is Tuesday thru Friday, 10 hours days with a lengthy commute. (And since I work for the military, Federal holidays also affect my availability.) With that said, I will spend as much time as you prefer, depending on my schedule that day. I like to be upfront about my schedule so you know there may be days where visits will be short, and others where we I can spend a few extra minutes with the fur kids. Extra services... If you would like me to pick up the mail or water the plants, no worries, I have you covered. (No extra charge!)
Mary K.
Castroville, TX