Maryann S.
Maryann S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Never met a cat I didn't like 🐱
With over a decade of experience caring for a household of multiple cats, I have cultivated a deep understanding and expertise in feline needs. My responsibilities included managing all aspects of care - nutrition, grooming, playtime, litter box maintenance, and providing a enriching environment. Recently, one of my cats was diagnosed with diabetes in her senior years. This required me to administer insulin injections twice daily while carefully monitoring her diet, water intake, and litter box habits for any changes. I worked closely with our veterinarian to keep detailed health records and adjust her care protocol as needed based on her glucose levels so I am comfortable taking care of any diabetic kitty. My years owning multiple cats across varying ages, personalities and health conditions has allowed me to become proficient at: - Administering medication and supplements on schedule - Identifying potential health issues through behavioral observations - Managing multi-cat household dynamics and adjusting to each kitty's personality I look forward to providing this level of dedicated, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of your kitties!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for pets in a client's home, it's important to follow the established routines and instructions as closely as possible to help minimize stress and disruption for the pets. Feeding: Ensure I would feed the correct type, amount, and schedule of food and treats as directed by the owners, including preparing fresh food/water daily. Medications: If any pets require medications, I would confirm dosage instructions and administration times and set reminders to avoid missed doses. Litter Boxes/Potty Breaks: For cats, I would scoop litter boxes at least 1-2 times per day and change litter as needed. For dogs, I would take them out for potty breaks frequently, waiting until they go, and properly dispose of their waste. Exercise: Provide adequate physical activity and mental stimulation based on each pet's needs. This may include walks, playtime with toys, or other activities specified by the owner. Environment: Keep living areas clean and secure. Avoid any potential hazards and limit access to off-limits areas of the home. Updates: Send regular text/photo updates to pet owners to provide peace of mind about their pets' wellbeing and your attentiveness. No Visitors: For liability reasons and pets' comfort, I would not allow any visitors in the home unless explicitly allowed by the owners. Remain on Premises: I would plan to stay on the owners' premises to properly care for and monitor the pets during your agreed periods. By closely following each client's individualized care instructions and household rules, I can provide an optimal pet sitting experience and environment for each furry family member :)
Ratings and reviews
Maryann is a very kind and friendly sitter. I love that she is a cat person who understood basic cats needs/safety plus my own cat mom quirks. She was very respectful of my home and my cat was so joyful upon my return. I definitely trust her enough to hire again in the future.
Maryann’s calm, kind, funny and friendly attitude made us feel comfortable right away! We were grateful to have her cat & house sit for us while we were gone for a week. She took great care of our kitten, intuited his preferences & attitude super quickly, and even discovered some of his favorite games that we hadn’t told her about (Chase and Blanket Goblin). It was easy to tell from the daily photo updates she sent that Ivan (the aforementioned goblin) liked her very much. 😸 Highly recommend!
Maryann has been an exceptional cat sitter and I have used her multiple times. She provides loads of information when we are gone including pictures. She is able to work with both of our cats to ensure that they eat their own special diets. She is very responsive and prompt with the decided schedule. I look forward to my next trip and knowing that my cats will be well taken care of.
Maryann is amazing with pets! I’ve seen firsthand how animals gravitate towards her my dog, Jordan included! Jordan loves when Maryann comes over and I would 100% trust her to care for Jordan like he’s her own.
Maryann has helped dog sit my dog Bandit as well as taken him on a number of walks. Bandit loves Maryann so much and is always so excited when she stops by. She is great with dogs and I know that I can trust her to take great care of Bandit!
I have two cats, one big pup and Maryann takes care of them all like they're her own. She really helped me get rid of my anxiety from being on vacation and away from my pets. Could not have asked for a more communicative and caring pet sitter. You can def feel comfortable leaving your pets in her care (-: tysm!
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Schedule
I can make time for daily drop-ins if given at least 2 weeks notice and also flexible over night and weekends. Daily Routine: - Start the day by feeding pets their breakfast, cleaning litter boxes/taking dogs out, and providing fresh water. - Mid-day, during my lunch break I would spend time with playing with your pet, provide dogs with a potty break, and administer any medications needed at this time. - In the evenings after work, I'd make sure to set aside dedicated quality time for feeding, exercising, grooming, and playing with your pets before winding down for the night. - Throughout the day, I keep an eye on the pets' behavior for any signs where they need attention and build in potty break opportunities as required. Weekend Routine: - Weekends allow for more flexibility to spend extended playtime, go for longer walks, or even run pet errands like picking up food and supplies. - I would set aside extra time for deeper cleaning like cage/litter box changes and pet area cleaning.
Prices include all fees.