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Mary Lou S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 repeat clients
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Mary Lou S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Mary Lou has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
60 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Care from my Heart

I’ve had dogs in my life since 5 years old. It’s only been in the last few years that I haven't had a constant companion. I've had a broken heart since then having to have sent my beautiful, loving girl, Ruby, to be with her daddy in heaven. I have “puppy love” to generously give, just not yet ready to commit for myself. Allow me to care for your babies as I would my own.

Qualifications

24 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
60 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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56 ratings
Cathy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 22, 2026

Ivy had a wonderful stay with Mary Lou, and we’re so grateful to know she was safe, cared for, and loved while we were traveling!

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Matt A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 18, 2026

As always our pet loved her stay with Mary Lou. She is a wonderful and welcoming dog sitter. We can’t recommend her enough.

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Dani V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 02, 2026

Highly recommended! 💖

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Dan C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 07, 2026

Panda always comes back home happy and healthy. Mary is great!

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Matt A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 09, 2026

This was just a short stay for our dog to get to know Mary Lou before a longer trip but it went well. Despite being a bit of a nervous dog she did fine and seemed to enjoy herself in Mary Lou’s welcoming home. We are definitely happy.

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Ania Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 02, 2026

Mary Lou was absolutely amazing with Mikey. You can tell she genuinely loves dogs and meets them exactly where they are. She was patient, gentle, and so sweet with him, and her updates made me feel completely at ease. Mikey was clearly cared for with love. I will be definitely booking with her again.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Being retired as of January 2022, I will have flexible availability. We can discuss your needs regarding work schedules and vacation plans, as well as one-offs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I enjoy taking pets on outings at dog-friendly establishments, such as patio restaurants, if they are friendly in those environments and riding in cars. At home, I have a fenced yard so safety is not an issue.

A typical day

I have a good size, fenced back yard your dog can have free roam/romp of! If walks are requested, please know that many of my neighbors also walk their dogs in the neighborhood at all hours of the day, so it will be expected to come across them during our walks. Additionally, there are many outdoor cats in my neighborhood that commonly lay in driveways, and they, too, will be a common site during our walks. Please take this into consideration before requesting walks.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Mary Lou can host up to 2 pets per night
I do require a Meet and Greet prior to any new client boarding. We must, of course, ensure that your pet and I are a good fit, and that your pet will be comfortable in my home!! We can discuss special needs, sleeping arrangements, general habits, etc. during the Meet and Greet.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.