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Mary M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Mary M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $80 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
12 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

24/7 love & care <3

Hi! I'm a long-time animal lover with a sweet little dog named Lucy. We welcome any friendly and potty-trained dogs! I've been an on-and-off dog sitter on Rover for about 4 years during my time in Chicago and am excited to get back into pet care for my UWS community. I only accept one client at a time, so rest assured your dog has my undivided attention. Our favorite walking spots are Theodore Roosevelt Park and Central Park :) I have some experience in administering prescribed medicine for pets and assisting elderly/special needs pets, so please let me know how I can best take care of your dog. If you have any concerns about the compatibility of your dog to me and my dog Lucy, I'd love to arrange a meet-up to see if we would be a good fit. Please feel free to contact me for any questions or concerns!

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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38 ratings
Melissa E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

Oscar had a great stay. Mary was reliable, communicative, and clearly very caring with him. Oscar came home happy and comfortable, and I really appreciated the amount of time and individualized attention she gave him.

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Zach H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 10, 2026

Always prompt and provides wonderful updates.

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Zach H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 06, 2026

Nothing but great things about Mary! Prompt and kind with my pup!

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Lily L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Nov 22, 2025

Mary and Lucy are both amazing. My dog felt immediately at ease with them. Highly recommend!

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Ninonne D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Oct 09, 2025

Tommy has so much fun and loves being with Mary and Lucy. He doesn’t want to leave when we pick him up at end of the day 🥰

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Ninonne D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 09, 2025

Tommy loves being with Mary and Lucy, her pup. Mary always takes really good care of Tommy ❤️

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am currently on a career break and therefore can provide nearly 24/7 companionship for your dogs! The only times I would be away would be to run small errands. However, as I'm in the spirit of slowly traveling the world, my calendar will reflect limited availability throughout the year.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I like to let our dog visitors live out their lives as if they were in their own homes. As a sitter, I will always adhere to your pet instructions and am attentive to your pet's behavior and needs. In the case of an unexpected incident, I make sure to keep owners well-informed on the health and well-being of their pet. You can expect at least one daily update with plenty of photos!

Pets

A typical day

Theodore Roosevelt Park next to the Natural History Museum is our go-to. It is very safe, has lots of good sniffing, and is just a block away from our home. They also have a dog park in the neighborhood, but I will not bring your dogs there unless you would like me to and I feel that there is low risk for your pup. At home, your dogs will have a number of beds and toys to pick and choose from.

0 to 15 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Mary can host up to 1 pet per night
I can only accept friendly and potty-trained dogs. Please let me know of any specific care instructions for your pet. I have plenty of dog beds, toys, doggy bags, and bowls, so would only need your dog's food, special treats if they have some dietary restriction to some snacks that I may have at home, any medicine/tools to facilitate care, and anything else you think your dog may miss during their staycation. Thank you!
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.