Mary L.
Mary L.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Cats only 😺
Please note: I only board cats (sorry, no dogs). I grew up taking care of cats, volunteered as a humane educator for the Escondido Humane Society (in San Diego), and currently volunteer in Feline Companion and Enrichment at the East Bay SPCA. I have fostered kittens from 3 days old to adult cats, from those requiring medication to behavioral issues. As I have two cats of my own and know how difficult it can be to find a nice, comfortable space to leave them while I travel, I hold myself to the same high standard when providing this service to others. I will also provide daily updates (pictures and short summaries) and notify you if there is anything to be concerned of. My husband and I have two indoor cats - Watson and Dumbledore. Watson is very friendly to people and cats & kittens alike. He is gentle, loving, and calm. We also have a younger cat, Dumbledore, who is shy towards strangers, but very curious and playful once he warms up. In most cases, I would keep the cats separate for these stays with the exception of longer term stays (after some familiarity between the cats is established through the door) and if your cat(s) get along with other cats. I look forward to meeting and caring for your cat(s)! :)
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
We are always happy to leave our "very spoiled " kitty with Mary. We know she will be well taken care of and content. Mary follows all instructions, plays and spends time with her. She sends pics and updates the whole time. It gives us great peace of mind so we can relax and enjoy our time away. Thank you so much Mary!!
Our two kittens visited Mary L's home for 5 days. Initially, we were concerned about having to schedule such a lengthy boarding experience for our little ones. Mary L made each step easier, helping us understand what to bring and how to support this transition for our family. I appreciated her flexibility, in accommodating our schedule and her patience in how she helped the kittens ease into the change in environment and routine. Mary L communicated wth us frequently, sending photos of their experiences and helping me know how they were settling into her care. Coupled with a professionally curated "cat house" play environment, Mary L provided care and attention throughout the day and worked hard to make my babies feel at home. She exceeded my expectations, and I plan to request her services again, when the need arises. Many thanks, Mary L! Your sensitivity and nurturing were an unexpected blessing for my pets. Thank you! Sincerely, Sharon Travers
We’re so happy with the care Douglas received!❤️ We were away for a few days, and it honestly gave us so much peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. We really appreciated all the updates and photos, and it was so nice seeing that Douglas was comfortable and doing well while we were away. When we picked him up, he was happy, relaxed, and clearly very well taken care of. You can really tell how much she genuinely loves and cares for the pets she watches. Thank you so much for taking such good care of our Douglas! We would definitely book with you again for our future trips. We’re very grateful we found someone we can trust with our baby. 🐱❤️
Mary was amazing with my cat! I had to change my drop-off time last minute and ended up picking my cat up a day early. I told her to keep the payment for the full stay, but she was sweet enough to refund me. Plus, her little son played with my cat the whole time, so my kitty got plenty of love. Super honest, flexible, and reliable—will definitely be using her again!
Thank you so much for watching Milo again! He’s so well taken care of and makes my trips away from him easier. I highly recommend Mary for anyone needing to board their furry friend :)
We left our two cats with Mary for six nights, and as this was our first time ever leaving them with someone else, we were understandably pretty anxious. However, we were instantly reassured by Mary and felt completely comfortable leaving them in her care. When we first met Mary, she was fostering two kittens, which immediately showed us how much she genuinely cares about cats. Her cats’ area was spacious, clean, and filled with plenty of enrichment to keep them comfortable and entertained. Throughout their stay, Mary consistently sent us multiple updates and photos, which really helped ease our worries. She was also very accommodating when we brought some of our cats’ familiar items from home that were important to them. We are so grateful for the loving care Mary gave our cats and would absolutely bring them back to her the next time we need a Rover sitter. I would highly recommend Mary to anyone looking for someone they can trust to care for their cats with plenty of love and attention!
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Schedule
I go into the office on Mondays and work from home the rest of the week. My spouse (who is also great with cats/kittens) works from home all week, so we are able to give attention to your cats throughout the day, including tending to any special needs/medication administration.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
We live in a 2-story house and have a separate, spacious and bright cat room on the second floor with a cat tree, cat wall shelves/bridge/bubble, large window, couch, cat toys, hidey holes, and cat beds for your cat(s) to enjoy. Please supply the cat food and any other special items/toys that may help your cat(s) feel at home (including any special litter - otherwise we have a standard litter box and clumping clay litter that we can use).
Pets
A typical day
I will feed your cat(s) and administer any medications based on your instructions. Fresh water will be available at all times; and the litter is scooped/cleaned at least twice daily. I will also interact with your cat in whatever way he/she feels most comfortable. For shy cats, I typically sit in the room (reading) and allow them to approach me first; once they warm up, I would engage/pet/play with them. For social and energetic cats, I would play/pet/talk to them and use cat toys to stimulate and entertain them throughout the day, while also giving them time to rest and explore the cat room on their own as well.
- CatsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyTakes only 1 client at a timeMary can host up to 4 pets per night
- Please inform me of any special needs (medications, special dietary needs, medical issues/allergies), feeding schedule, and any behavioral considerations/concerns. I am happy to work with a range of special needs your cat may have.
Prices include all fees.