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Mei Lin L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Mei Lin L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $75 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Basic background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Pawsitively the Best Sitters! 😊

Hello! My name is Mei-Lin (I also go by Maryann) & I'm a Northern VA native 🙂 I recently moved to RVA in December of 2021 and absolutely love this cute/fun/foodie city! I have been pet sitting for friends & relatives for 15 yrs+ & Rovering now for over 6 yrs+. My past experience includes taking care of the following breeds: *Yorkshire Terrier puppies since they were 8 weeks old (now they are 3 yrs old) *Tea Cup, Yorkshire Terrier (12 yr old senior) for 5 yrs+ *Chihuahua (14.5 yr old senior) since he was 9 *Shiba Inu (6 yr old) for 8 weeks *Tea Cup, Chihuahua (9 yr old senior) *Japanese Chin (senior) *Basenji/Chihuahua mix (senior) *English Bull Dog (senior) *Boston Terrier *Labrador Retriever (10 weeks old) *Havanese *Miniature, Golden Doodle (13 yr old senior) *Standard, Poodles *Papillion *Rat Terrier *Pug/Jack Russell *German Shepherd/Lab/Hound (4 months old) *American Stafford Terrier (5 yrs old) *Cairn Terrier mix (16 yrs old) *Golden Doodle (8 months old) *Cavachon *French Bull Dog *Minature Schnauzer *Mountain Cur

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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48 ratings
Heather F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026

MeiLin and Ben took such wonderful care of our dogs while we were out of town. From the moment we dropped them off, it felt like we were leaving them with good friends, or their favorite aunt and uncle. MeiLin is an excellent communicator and kept us updated with plenty of messages and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind. One of our dogs is a little anxious, so we’re always nervous about leaving him, but they went out of their way to help him feel safe and right at home. It didn’t take long before he settled in. Our other dog, Bacon, was clearly living his best vacation with belly rubs, treats, walks, and lots of love!

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Heather F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 25, 2024

Thanks for taking great care of our babies!

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Caroline L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 05, 2023

Wonderful experience!! Couldn’t have asked for more. Mei and her husband were extremely responsible and communicative. No issues at all! Would definitely book again.

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Diane O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 29, 2023

Maryann & Ben were pet sitters extraordinaire! They were extremely communicative, willing to work with us & our pups seemed very happy. Would highly recommend.

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Mark L.
May 22, 2023

Ben and Maryann, took such good care of our senior dog and cat. Very communicative and confirming all the various things a senior dog needs. They did it all while we were gone and we did not have to worry one bit! We would have them take care of the fur babies again!

Mimi I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 15, 2023

Mei and her partner took wonderful care of our chihuahua and dachshund puppy! They sent a bunch of pics throughout the night and I felt at peace knowing both our dogs were with them. Thank you!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

DOG WALKING + DROP-INs: During the week, I am available before 10am in the mornings and around lunch time and after 5pm. On weekends, you can try to book with me between the hours of 9am to 8pm. DOG DAYCARE (Weekends): Drop off and Pick Up are preferred between the hours of 9am and 8pm.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a spacious & fenced backyard and no pets of my own currently so all my attention will be focused on your fur baby.

A typical day

I normally take dogs to dog parks, along the beach shores, park trails or just simply in the dog's neighborhood. When time and weather permits I will take them out hiking.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Mei Lin can host up to 2 pets per night
Is the dog social/friendly? Does your dog need any medication(s) administered? Does your dog have a regimented schedule for feeding or walking? I don't have any breed preferences, I welcome dogs of all breeds and sizes.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.