Mary S.
Mary S.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Treating every pet like family
Animals have been part of our lives for as long as we can remember, and caring for them is something we genuinely love. As a mother-daughter team, we combine years of hands-on animal experience with flexible scheduling to give your pets dependable, personalized care right in the comfort of their own home. Our experience covers just about every age, size, and personality. From puppies and high-energy dogs to large breeds and seniors who need a slower pace and a little extra attention, we’re comfortable adapting our care to what makes your pet happiest. We also have experience administering both oral and injectable medications and are comfortable following detailed routines and special-care instructions. I have four dogs of my own—a mixed-breed pack of different ages—and currently care for a senior dog as well. I’ve also raised several litters of puppies, giving me plenty of experience with the patience, supervision, and consistency young dogs require. Before pet sitting, I worked as a preschool teacher, so patience and staying calm when things get a little chaotic come naturally! My mom brings a lifetime of animal experience of her own. She has cared for everything from dogs and cats to horses, cattle, rats, and other animals. She primarily handles our overnight stays, while I focus on drop-ins and daytime care, allowing us to offer more flexibility to the families we work with. We know leaving your pets—and your home—in someone else’s hands requires trust. Communication is a huge priority for us, so expect plenty of pictures and updates while you’re away. We want you to enjoy your time away knowing your pets are safe, comfortable, loved, and being cared for according to the routine they already know. Whether your best friend is 5 pounds or 100+, young and wild or enjoying their golden years, we’d love to meet them!
Cat care experience
Mary also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I prefer to care for the pets in their own home and familiar areas. I find this gives them a good sense that nothing is changing and reduces stress for the animal. I am very familiar with crates and crate trained animals. I pay close attention to instructions given for food and medications. I will spend time with them not just drop by for 5 minutes, giving love, attention, exercise(if permitted).
Ratings and reviews
Mary was AMAZING with our three dogs while we were away at Disneyland! Having three dogs with different personalities and routines can be a lot, but she handled all of them beautifully. We came home to three happy, relaxed pups and a house exactly as we left it—which is pretty much the highest compliment I can give a pet sitter. She was reliable, communicative, and clearly genuinely cared about our dogs. I felt completely comfortable knowing they were in her hands, and being able to enjoy our trip without worrying about what was happening at home was priceless. We will 100% be asking Mary to watch our little zoo again. Highly recommend her—although selfishly, I’d also like everyone to leave some availability for us. 😂❤️🐾
Mary is amazing! She has taken care of my dogs for a very long time and is pivotal to our current lifestyle. Travelling for both work and pleasure sometimes means having to leave my babies behind. Knowing that I am able to call Mary in a moment's notice gives me a great since of relief. Not only is she efficient but, she is very kind, caring and loves to take care of my home and my guys. She provides quick daily updates, pictures, is able to pivot when plans change or we need to make an extension for care, and her communication is top tier, we are never left second guessing, worrying or unaligned. If she has a question, concern or just needs clarification she reaches out to us immediately. I personally would recommend her to everyone; she loves my guys like she loves on her own pets. My favorite thing about her is that she understands that these are not just our pets or animals, they are our family members.
I can’t recommend Mary highly enough as a dog sitter. She has owned and cared for dogs for many years, and her first dog, Rae, has been by her side for 14 years. Rae is a medium-to-large breed and is still in amazing health, which is a true testament to the love, care, nutrition, exercise, and attention she has received throughout her life. She treats her dogs just like they are her own children. She makes sure they get plenty of exercise, proper nutrition, affection, and structure. She also personally trained Rae, and Rae is one of the most well-behaved dogs I know. What stands out most is how genuinely devoted she is to her dogs. She understands that they are family, and she gives them the patience, consistency, attention, and love they deserve. I would feel completely comfortable trusting her with any dog, and I know she would treat every dog in her care as if it were her own.
Mary has been amazing with all my fur babies. She is reliable has helped me in last minute times of need and always sends me cute picture updates. Highly recommend her.
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Schedule
I run a business from home so I have super flexible hours and availability to tend to any and all care needs. Your pet will be my priority.