Mary S.
Pittsburgh, PA
Services
Mary can care for
Availability
I work as a housekeeper from 7am-3pm mon-thursday around the greater Pittsburgh area. If you have multiple dogs who need round the clock supervision and you book me at least three weeks before the sitting start date, than we could work that out and I could block out my housekeeping schedule for that time and just be available for the sitting job (my rates will be increased in this situation as I am priced for my current availability, not constant care and being unable to make my normal wages during the sit).
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About Mary S.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
In clients homes I am respectful, clean, tidy, responsible and trustworthy. I mind my business and am not judgemental. I will spend lots of time loving and socializing your pets, and I set alarms and try to keep potty breaks frequent to avoid accidents and less stress.
Information Mary S. would like to know about your pet
I have a list of specific questions I ask every owner at the meet and greet (ex: allergies, meds, feeding schedule, any reactivity, pulling, are they fixed/vaccinated, location of supplies food and treats, any special routines, etc ) and I try to keep your pets schedule and routine as close to normal as possible.
A typical day
For house-sits I will be staying overnight (pets sleeping in bed with me is totally cool with me). My current pricing is for staying in the home like it's my own, so I will be home in the evening, usually 7pm-7am (once in a while I have late night drop-ins and may have to step out for about an hour from 9-10pm) and then if it's a workday I will be doing breakfast between 5-7am depending on the pets normal schedule, and then leaving for work for the day. I naturally wake up by 6am everyday. House sitting includes one mid day check in/dinner drop-in/potty break. If I am not working or have drop-ins scheduled then I will be in your home with your pets, so sometimes I am there all day, other times I will be in and out. If your pet requires constant care (can't be left for at least 4 hours at a time) and I am able to adjust my schedule to accommodate, then my pricing will be 2.5x the daily rate to make up for being unable to do my other jobs at my prime hours and the loss of income from those jobs. I am a big fan of walks and I go hiking regularly in my free time, so outdoors activities are always a favorite! House sitting includes one full daily walk of 20-40 minutes (depending on the dog and their needs) on top of short potty walks as needed, if no fenced backyard is available. I am always down for cuddles and loves, but am respectful and aware of body language and signs of stress. I am someone who talks constantly to animals, so they will get lots of conversation from me as well! Plenty of silly songs will be sung with your fur babies!
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Pets
Mary S. 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.
Reliable professional pet guardian
Pet care experience
Hi, I am Mamie (I have gone by Mamie since birth but am technically named Mary) and I am a lifelong pet person, and professional sitter. I am relatively new to Rover specifically, but am in my 40's and have cared for other people's pets for over 15 years, both here in Pittsburgh and in Seattle where I am originally from. I am fully privately insured for pet sitting and dog walking and carry broadened property damage coverage, animal bailee coverage and veterinary reimbursement coverage. I do two check ins a day with lots of pictures, and am a quick responder to messages (my average response time is 6 min). My most consistent feedback is that i am very communicative and professional, and that owners feel secure and never worry about their pets well-being when they are with me! My mother was a vet tech and I grew up rescuing many animals, and continued that tradition into adulthood, so I have ample experience in a multitude of pet types and situations I work as a housekeeper around the Pittsburgh area from about 7am-3pm mon-thursday, so will not be available in the home or for potty breaks during those hours. The absolute longest I would leave a pet during a house-sitting is 8 hours on those days, but quite often it's only 4-6 hours that i am working. All other outings/errands would be less than four hours, tops, but usually only about an hour. I am comfortable with more or less any pet, from rodents to lizards and I am not squirmish about even the creepy crawlies and slithery noodles. I can and have given almost every kind of medication there is, including subcutaneous injections, and am comfortable doing so with care and compassion and confidence. I am clean, responsible, and trustworthy. I will only take jobs with a meet and greet beforehand, and you can get a feel for my vibe and professionalism at that time, but I am sure you will like me and feel comfortable having me in your home. As a housekeeper I am used to going into strangers homes and having a high level of integrity and care for their space and belongings. I also am very clean and fastidious. I keep things looking like I wasn't there as much as possible, and will clean litter boxes daily and change water bowls daily and do deep cleans of water fountains 1x a week.
Cat care experience
Mary also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Mary was so helpful with our pup! She was very communicative and sent several photos, and was extra supportive during storms (which my dog is very scared of). Highly highly recommend!
We couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter! Mamie took such great care of our dogs while we were away, especially during the storms and Fourth of July fireworks, which can be stressful for them. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing they were in such caring and attentive hands. She was incredibly communicative, sending regular check-ins and lots of photos, which we truly appreciated. Seeing our pups happy and comfortable made it so much easier to relax while we were away. Highly recommend!
Our second time having Mary watch the cats and she was conscientious and thorough as always!
I am very happy I chose Mamie to dogsit my Rosie for my week long vacation. She sent regular updates about Rosie’s mood, activities and cute little anecdotes, as well as lots of pictures. Besides the updates Mamie was quick to reply to messages and was even so kind as to pick up a refill that Rosie needed. I would definitely rebook her :)
About Mary S.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
In clients homes I am respectful, clean, tidy, responsible and trustworthy. I mind my business and am not judgemental. I will spend lots of time loving and socializing your pets, and I set alarms and try to keep potty breaks frequent to avoid accidents and less stress.
Information Mary S. would like to know about your pet
I have a list of specific questions I ask every owner at the meet and greet (ex: allergies, meds, feeding schedule, any reactivity, pulling, are they fixed/vaccinated, location of supplies food and treats, any special routines, etc ) and I try to keep your pets schedule and routine as close to normal as possible.
A typical day
For house-sits I will be staying overnight (pets sleeping in bed with me is totally cool with me). My current pricing is for staying in the home like it's my own, so I will be home in the evening, usually 7pm-7am (once in a while I have late night drop-ins and may have to step out for about an hour from 9-10pm) and then if it's a workday I will be doing breakfast between 5-7am depending on the pets normal schedule, and then leaving for work for the day. I naturally wake up by 6am everyday. House sitting includes one mid day check in/dinner drop-in/potty break. If I am not working or have drop-ins scheduled then I will be in your home with your pets, so sometimes I am there all day, other times I will be in and out. If your pet requires constant care (can't be left for at least 4 hours at a time) and I am able to adjust my schedule to accommodate, then my pricing will be 2.5x the daily rate to make up for being unable to do my other jobs at my prime hours and the loss of income from those jobs. I am a big fan of walks and I go hiking regularly in my free time, so outdoors activities are always a favorite! House sitting includes one full daily walk of 20-40 minutes (depending on the dog and their needs) on top of short potty walks as needed, if no fenced backyard is available. I am always down for cuddles and loves, but am respectful and aware of body language and signs of stress. I am someone who talks constantly to animals, so they will get lots of conversation from me as well! Plenty of silly songs will be sung with your fur babies!
Mary S.
Pittsburgh, PA