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
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!
I highly recommend Mary! She’s watched Milo several times now and does such a fantastic job. My little guy is so well taken care of and I’m pretty sure never wants to leave! :)
This was our second time booking with Mary, and it was another wonderful experience! Our cat was noticeably more comfortable this time around—he even finally figured out how to use the cat tree, which he’s always ignored before! It was so sweet seeing him explore more and feel at home. He also had a great time playing with Mary's son. We love having a safe, welcoming place for him to stay when we're away. Highly recommend!
Our 4 kitten have stayed at Mary’s place a few times, as usual she pay lots of care to them, not only feeding but also spent good amount of time with them. From the daily photos and videos we can see they basically treated it as home 🤣 Having Mary taking care of our cats was the only way we could enjoy our trips.
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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.