Mary V.
Mary V.
Contact for Boarding
from US$100 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
From Dog Rescue to Dog Sitting
I have had dog companions since childhood, and love everything about them. I have 15 years of dog rescue experience in a large city (Los Angeles) and worked with the shelter and rescue organizations there. I helped found Animal Rescue Corps in 2011. I have experience with all sorts of temperaments, ages and breeds. I just love dogs and understand how important their care is. I love walking them and playing with them in the yard, and I'm also very responsible with medical needs. Do you have an older dog or one with compromised health issues? I am experienced with these kinds of dogs. My own needed medication for their entire lives, and don't have the temperaments that could deal with regular boarding. I'm happy to cater to their needs.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Woody had a great time at Mary’s house! She made sure he had a box of toys and comfy bed for his visit!
Tucker and Hazel returned from Mary’s place happy and relaxed. We enjoyed the photo, assuring us they’d settled in. Highly recommended!
Mary was so kind and friendly! she took such great care of Oliver on his first overnighter!
Mary was amazing. She understood how to work with our high energy herding dog and gave her plenty of exercise with long walks. Her communication was great and we will definitely be booking with her again!
Mary was wonderful to work with! She listened to all of our concerns about our dog’s extra needs and truly took time to get to know our pup. Mary was responsive and gave helpful updates. Our dog felt right at home.
Mary is a blessing. I needed dog care for my dog who has a head wound that needs to heal before she is allowed back to daycare, so she is in a cone. Mary accepted my request even though it was two nights before I needed her, and I work long hours so she had my dog almost 11 hours. She was so kind and is definitely a fellow dog person. I’m so thankful.
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Schedule
I'm currently semi-retired and the work I do is mostly on-line, so I'm home nearly all the time. I'm also happy to take dogs overnight or go to the client's home and walk them or let them out, feed them or administer medication. My home is otherwise pet-free, so your dog will be the only one getting all my attention!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard for play, great walking trails nearby, and a calm home where dogs can settle in easily. They’re welcome on the furniture and the bed. I keep things relaxed and comfortable so they feel like part of the household. I usually host only one dog at a time (or one family), which allows me to stay fully present with their routines, comfort, and emotional needs. My boarding rate reflects this level of individualized care and the calm, structured environment I maintain so dogs can settle in easily and feel secure while you’re away.
A typical day
I frequent on and off-leash parks, generally. We can go exploring at Barber Park, Lucky Peak Discovery Park, or Simplot Field. There are convenient trails around my house. We also play in the back yard: Bring the chuck-it! I have room.