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MaryEllen W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
38 repeat clients
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MaryEllen W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
38 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

MaryEllen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Fur baby boarding!

**Currently only boarding smaller breeds- 25 pounds or less for the safety and comfort of all. I frequently have very small breed pups staying over and I want to keep them safe and comfortable! My name is MaryEllen and I am a nurse by profession but have always wished I had gone into veterinary medicine instead! I have cared for, boarded and fostered countless animals in my lifetime and would love to take care of yours! I have experience with special needs pets, medications and senior care. All pets have free range of the house and fully fenced yard. I do have a private bedroom if your baby needs its own private space -(ie anxiety issues, restricted mobility).

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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145 ratings
Hanna L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 27, 2026

Amazing experience! She is seriously the best. She is so kind, welcoming, and caring. She kept me updated the entire time by sending pictures, which gave me so much peace of mind. It was clear my dog was well cared for and loved while I was away. She is incredibly sweet, and I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. I will definitely be booking with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and compassionate! 🩷

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Elva H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 26, 2026

This is my second time boarding Daysi with Mary Ellen. She is the very BEST! She sent me lots of updates and pictures. Daysi returned to me very happy. Every other time I have boarded Daysi, she returned whimpering and a little distressed--not with Mary Ellen! I don't think she missed me at all! Thank you Mary Ellen for giving me a peace of mind that Daysi was well cared for as I vacationed!! I will be back!

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Dale D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 21, 2026

Great sitter! Very friendly, attentive and welcoming! She took on my two pups at the last minute; literally booked a two night stay and dropped them off within two hours! Thank you for everything!

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Jonathan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 09, 2026

Bailey had such a fun stay!! She got to hangout with other pups her own size and had a blast!! Maryellen had excellent communication and also got plenty of photos. 😊

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Eva C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 02, 2026

One of the best sitting experiences. Lots of pictures and videos. Bernie had a blast!!

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Sheila G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 31, 2026

This was our first experience leaving our Emme overnight. We were worried and had such sadness leaving her. Maryellen sent pictures, updates, videos constantly showing she was adjusting nicely and honestly, our worry turned to concern that she wouldn’t want to leave. 🥰. She made friends and played, had the same routine we have at home and quickly acclimated. If you are at all on the fence about leaving your baby, I assure you, there isn’t anyone better. We will definitely use her in the future!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home dog sitting and boarding full time! I also have an animal loving 17 year old daughter to help. We are very familiar with dogs with separation anxiety- your fur babies are never alone more than an hour!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Your pets will be cared for and cuddled as if they were my own! I know every pet is unique...Tell me what your fur baby needs to be happy and I will make it happen! Daily pics and updates will always be provided!

Pets

A typical day

Gulf Breeze proper has an amazing 4 mile walking path and I live in the middle of it. When the weather is nice its a great way to get the pups outside, active and happy! Of course our days also include playtime in the fully fenced yard, swim time in the pool for the water lovers, and lazy afternoon naps on the dog couches! ❤️.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
MaryEllen can host up to 6 pets per night
Please let me know of any special needs. Does your pet get along with others? Do they have separation anxiety? Do they use a bark collar or pee pee pads at home? Where do they like to sleep at night? How can I make their stay less stressful?
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.