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Mary L.

Star Sitter

Crossville, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
117 reviews
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Services

Mary can host

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I work full time from home and we have a large back yard with a dog pool in the summer, dog beds and baskets of dog toys on all floors. I have a puppy cookie business on the side, so they can be spoiled if you allow me to :)

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About Mary L.

Communication

36 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We have a large fenced yard with secured gates on it, and a secured door. During the day the dogs hang out in the family room, or in my office. If they are trained, they can have run of the house during the day. I do regular trips out with them and take breaks for play time and socializing time. The dogs are allowed on the couch, the beds etc, if you are ok with that.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Mary L. would like to know about your pet

If your dog has special needs we will do our utmost to meet their needs for you. We do have a 3 level house though to consider for seniors. They are free to stay in the family room area on the lower level, and that has the patio door to go in and out to the fenced backyard, dog beds, the couch and chairs, baskets of toys etc. So they could stay down there, but want you to know we allow the dogs in our bedroom at nite, and in my office during the day, and those are both on the upper floor.

A typical day

I do take dogs from different families at the same time on a case by case basis. If I know the dogs and confident they will all get along. I also always double check with both owners to make sure they are ok with it, before agreeing to board another dog with theirs. I don't do over 3 additional dogs, and frankly, as a norm, 2 is my maximum. I tend to allow the 3 , above facts still in play, over the holidays (summer and winter), when bookings are scarce. I have a dog agility area in the backyard, as we have a very active aussie and a border collie pup.. Also a doggie pool in the summer, loads of toys, a tennis ball cannon, a covered and non-covered hammock dog bed and a park right by the house to walk to and around as time allows.

Location

Crossville, TN

Mary L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Mary L. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

We love dogs. Each a new friend!

Pet care experience

My husband and I have both had multiple pets at a all of our lives. We also have done fostering for many dogs of all ages.

Reviews

JB P.
Boarding • Apr 09, 2026
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Such an amazing home to take great care of your little pooch! He comes home tired and happy and ready to nap! So thankful for Mary!

JB P.
Boarding • Mar 17, 2026
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Our dog’s home away from home ! Thank you both !

Jackie W.
Boarding • Mar 13, 2026
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Mary is the best! My dog Brady loves going to her house and loves playing with all her other dogs! Mary kept me updated on how he was doing everyday and sent lots of pictures! There is absolutely no worry when I bring Brady to Mary’s as I know he is in great hands!

Amelia G.
Boarding • Sep 03, 2025
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Mary was super sweet and took great care of Eva & Timber. She kept in contact with how they were doing and they had a blast playing with the other dogs and getting loved. We would love to have them over there again.

About Mary L.

Communication

36 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We have a large fenced yard with secured gates on it, and a secured door. During the day the dogs hang out in the family room, or in my office. If they are trained, they can have run of the house during the day. I do regular trips out with them and take breaks for play time and socializing time. The dogs are allowed on the couch, the beds etc, if you are ok with that.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Mary L. would like to know about your pet

If your dog has special needs we will do our utmost to meet their needs for you. We do have a 3 level house though to consider for seniors. They are free to stay in the family room area on the lower level, and that has the patio door to go in and out to the fenced backyard, dog beds, the couch and chairs, baskets of toys etc. So they could stay down there, but want you to know we allow the dogs in our bedroom at nite, and in my office during the day, and those are both on the upper floor.

A typical day

I do take dogs from different families at the same time on a case by case basis. If I know the dogs and confident they will all get along. I also always double check with both owners to make sure they are ok with it, before agreeing to board another dog with theirs. I don't do over 3 additional dogs, and frankly, as a norm, 2 is my maximum. I tend to allow the 3 , above facts still in play, over the holidays (summer and winter), when bookings are scarce. I have a dog agility area in the backyard, as we have a very active aussie and a border collie pup.. Also a doggie pool in the summer, loads of toys, a tennis ball cannon, a covered and non-covered hammock dog bed and a park right by the house to walk to and around as time allows.

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Mary L.

Star Sitter

Crossville, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
117 reviews