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Sitter Profile Image: Jackiellen B.
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Jackiellen B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
85 reviews
24 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Portland, ME, 04101

Jackiellen is the perfect individual to look after your family. She was professional, kind, and you can tell so truly adores animals. We loved seeing photos of our Luna while we were away. It was such a relief to find someone as wonderful as Jackiellen!

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Bryanna W.
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$15
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15 years of experience
West Bayside, Portland, ME, 04101

About: I have grown up with animals and took on an active responsibility for them by age 10. I have experience with dogs, cats, birds and horses even the occasional snake and love them all equally. My dog experience if everything from a Chihuahua to a Great Pyrenees (though if you were to ask me my German Shepard’s always held a special place in me heart). Currently I have a rescue from the shelter and spend a lot of my time with her for training and building her confidence. I currently work and attend graduate school. I am available all day on weekends and after 5pm all week days except for Wednesdays as I will be attending classes. I always strive to meet the needs of the area I have experience with many diets and also enjoy taking my pups and any other pup in my care for long walks or for a good romp in the dog park to burn all their energy.

Sitter Profile Image: Max P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
West End, Portland, ME, 04102

About: I have a cat, but love both dogs and cats. We recently moved to Portland and would love to spend my free time with your pet! I also have experience with elderly and disabled dogs so am able and willing to help out those with extra needs. ———————————————— ¡Hablo español! ¡Estaré muy feliz de cuidar de tus mascotas! In general, I am the most available on weekends and at nighttime. I have a busy schedule, but love to incorporate hanging with pets to help you and help me with stress relief! I only am offering services outside of my home—my cat is not friendly with other cats and would likely be eaten by a dog. My upstairs neighbor also has four cats that roam so it makes it difficult to sit for animals at my home.

Sitter Profile Image: Stacey C.
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Stacey C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
414 reviews
118 repeat clients
25 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

Thank you Stacey! We sincerely appreciated your attention and care for Scout over the long weekend. He looked like he was having a blast with you! Thanks again and happy holidays, - John

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan R.
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Morgan R.
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$15
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15 years of experience
Portland, ME, 04101

About: In the past, I had a Rottweiler German Shepherd mix who was 100lbs. His name was Huckleberry. I loved taking him on walks, grooming/brushing him, and giving him lots of pets. My friends also hired me to take care of their dogs who ranged in different breeds and sizes. I also love taking pictures of all animals. You're sure to get some pretty pictures of your pooch! I am currently working part-time at The Maine Mall and have some free time to help out as much of the Portland dog loving community as possible. Dogs make me happy and feel good about what I do! I make sure your pet(s) are cared for by giving them plenty of water on walks, making sure they are not acting out of the norm (panting heavily/having heat exhaustion). I was working at a veterinary hospital in Chicagoland, so I feel confident at making sure your dog is well taken care of, kept hydrated, fed well, and that all the normal everyday tasks (peeing, pooping, breathing) are being well monitored. I will also send pictures/videos if I suspect something is not right/concerning. I hope to take care of your cute pooch soon!

Sitter Profile Image: Darby P.
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Darby P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
1 year of experience
Downtown, Portland, ME, 04101

About: I have always loved both dogs and cats since I was a kid! I have been around dogs since I was little and I live with a cat now! I would adore taking your furry friend for a walk or checking up on your cat when you are away. I am currently trying to fit dog walking into my schedule in the mornings before my job starts (STARTING IN MAY). I can also check up on your furry friend in the evening. I am also building my online business so days I am not at my other job are more flexible! I am very good at directions and pay attention to details. I will follow the directions left by the owners when doing a check in! I listen to the pet, and if they are not so sure of me, I let them come to me (especially with cats!) And of course there will be lots of pets!

Sitter Profile Image: Madeleine L.
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Madeleine L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
31 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rosemont, Portland, ME, 04103

Madeleine was absolutely awesome to work with and highly recommend! This is the first time we've had someone new come in to check on him and he has a history of being stubborn and she got him out every time. The photos and little updates were great and she really made us feel comfortable being away. Will definitely be reaching out again in the future. Great communication, and answered all my questions.

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Sitter Profile Image: Maryjune L.
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Maryjune L.
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$18
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20 years of experience
Portland, ME, 04101

About: I’ve taken care of cats and dogs my whole life. Currently a dog mom to a rescue pup. Love dogs and would treat yours like my own! Work as a nurse at a local hospital so I am available for dog walking and drop ins on the weekends and certain week days. As a dog owner myself I dedicate a lot of time to caring for my dog Rosie by walking her, taking her for runs, playing fetch and trips to the beach and dog park!

Sitter Profile Image: Catey B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Parkside, Portland, ME, 04101

Super reliable. Communication was perfect. Had forgotten to give key code. And they still showed up and contacted me. Went over and beyond what I expected from my dog sitter. Extremely professional and was great with my dogs.

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Sarah H.
Sitter Profile Image: Elyse G.
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Elyse G.
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$20
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15 years of experience
Portland, ME, 04101

About: I've taken care of dogs and cats since I was in high school. I currently have an elderly cat who receives medication by hand twice a day, so I have experience working with senior animals that need more advanced care. I would love to work with your pet!! I am available Friday - Saturday when you need me and can make myself available in the late afternoons and evenings Monday - Thursday as needed for repeat pet sitting! I am a calm, patient individual and want to get to know your pet at their speed. I am great spending time with your pet in your home where they are the most comfortable or taking dogs out for walks as needed!

Sitter Profile Image: Alejandro P.
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Alejandro P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
14 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Deering Center, Portland, ME, 04103

Alejandro was great!

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Sitter Profile Image: Viva L.
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Viva L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
105 reviews
25 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Parkside, Portland, ME, 04102

Viva is so attentive and dedicated to our dog when she comes to walk her! We always get the best photos and reports back from Viva after her visits. She asks about our training goals to keep things consistent for our dog! Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Katherine L.
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Katherine L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
East Bayside-India Street, Portland, ME, 04101

It was kinda a last minute booking and had to send pics with directions, and Katherine killed it! I have two cats who manage to be sweet but mischievous at the same time. She dug into the toy drawer and played fetch with them and cleaned up when they tipped the auto feeder over. With my ocd cleaning tendencies, that was very much appreciated.

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Jennifer K.
Sitter Profile Image: Jayson M.
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Jayson M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
11 repeat clients
4 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

This is our second time Jayson has taken care of our cats and it is such a relief to know they are in great hands!! One of our cats needs meds and tends to hide which makes it even harder but Jayson gets it done and makes it look easy! We are so grateful!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily W.
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Emily W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
West End, Portland, ME, 04102

I swear Emmy was Misty's mom in her past life - that is how much she loves her and is comfortable around her- which as an owner, is the best feeling. Emmy has watched Misty for 3 long trips (7+days) and a few other nights and we are always at ease during our time away because of her. She sends pictures, gives us updates if we ask, is comfortable taking her both on and off leash, has given her medications when required, and has had play dates with other friends & dogs, too. Our dog is so comfortable with her that she's always snuggled up to her and even perks up when we say Emmy is coming. Emmy is always our go-to when she is available !

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Sitter Profile Image: Katherine E.
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Katherine E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
15 years of experience
Deering Center, Portland, ME, 04103

Katherine did a fantastic job looking after our cats! We have never had a pet sitter before so having one for the first time was a bit of a stress for my wife and I. Katherine eliminated all of our stress about our cats and made sure they were well taken care of. Receiving pictures of our cats every day was very comforting and the our cats, who are typically pretty shy around new people, seemed very comfortable with Katherine. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is need of a pet sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lydia B.
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Lydia B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Downtown, Portland, ME, 04101

About: Willing to walk most nights a week Worked with large dogs (mainly Great Danes) Have worked with a reactive dog (Family Pet) Dog was reactive on lease with other dogs. When walking I had to be very aware of other dogs that were around and had to be able to move quick when I did see a dog also had treats to distract him from the other dogs. Any time after 4:00 on weekdays due to other job Saturdays: 7 AM - 10 AM and 6:30 PM - 9 PM Sundays: All Day I care for my parents dog and love him very much, when I watch him we usually will hang out in the house or go to the dog park because that is where my parents take him. When I watch someone else dog I like to follow their rules and listen to what they are asking of me. I have watched my sister's dog who is reactive and when watching him I have made sure that I am aware of what he is doing, what I am doing and what is around me. Personally I don't think that the way I care for my parents and families pets would be different from a clients because all pets should be loved!

Sitter Profile Image: Alex V.
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Alex V.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
East End, Portland, ME, 04101

Alex is the best! Very considerate and respectful, replies fast and sends pictures. So sweet towards my dog. Definitely recommend!!! Will rebook in a heartbeat! Kept my nerves at bay while I was away :)

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Jamie S.
Sitter Profile Image: Hannah S.
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Hannah S.
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$15
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1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Rosemont, Portland, ME, 04102

About: I’ve loved animals my entire life and have had three dogs and two cats over the years. I’m currently raising a golden retriever puppy with my family and absolutely love spending time with dogs. Friends have always trusted me to watch their pets while they’re out of town because they know I treat every animal like family. I’m the kind of person who stops people on the street just to ask if I can pet their dog. Caring for animals genuinely makes me happy, and I’ll make sure your pet feels safe, loved, and well cared for. I’m currently between jobs, which gives me a very flexible schedule and plenty of availability to give your pets the attention, care, walks, and love they deserve. I care for every pet like my own, always putting their safety, comfort, and happiness first. I stay alert on walks, careful around other dogs, people, traffic, and our surroundings to make sure pets feel safe and secure at all times. I also have a fenced yard for safe play and experience caring for and crate training puppies since I currently have 2 dogs.

Sitter Profile Image: Harrison G.
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Harrison G.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
256 reviews
53 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Parkside, Portland, ME, 04101

Harrison is so wonderful with pets, and their people. He arrived on time every day. He made time to play with Figaro and gave him treats. He cleaned his dishes and his litter box. He went above and beyond. I would give him more than 5 stars if it was an option!

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Chelsea was a blessing, I needed her in an emergency pinch and she came through. I would trust her with my happy boy again!

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Alexander L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing ! Reliable and easy to get ahold of while I was gone ! Felt very safe and secure leaving my dog with her !

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Rachel S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Celine is wonderful, super reliable, responsive, and my dog loves her. I always appreciate her help!!

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Katie M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Julia was wonderful at communicating leading up to, during and after their visit with our puppy. Willow was very well taken care of and in good hands. Would definitely recommend and use this sitter again!

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Abbey D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elise was super flexible with our last minute drop in request! Always communicates well and can trust that our pups are in good hands

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Savannah R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Melissa was awesome, my dog loved her and she took such great pics of their adventures (such a treat to get while at work!). Will definitely book again!

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Katie M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a 5-star experience with Madeleine. From the get-go, her communication was clear and proactive. And she was very quick with follow ups. We had no doubts our dogs were well cared for, and we'd definitely have her sit for us (them) again. ; )

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James H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Grace took such good care of our 2 fur babies :) She was super flexible and went above and beyond! We were able to go away and know our dogs were well taken care of!

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Erin S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lindsay is amazing! She spent quality time with my sweet Bubba indoors and out. I work long shifts and always miss my dog - it brightened my day to know that he had some company at home and made a new friend :)

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Shay T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Betsy is wonderful and my dog loves her! She is my go-to sitter and I appreciate her timely and effective communications. 10/10!!

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Shay T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley is so unbelievably warm and loving. She is great with sending content and checking in. My pup Lolli loves her! I am so grateful to have found Ashley. Lolli and I look forward to many more play dates in the future.

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AC S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maya was amazing with our pups, even our problem dog warmed up super quick. She was communicative, attentive, always on time, and provided awesome photos during the visits.

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Samuel B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica did a fantastic job with our pup. She sent amazing photos and get me up-to-date on the things they were doing around the house

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David D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren responded promptly and was very kind! She sent me a pic of my cute baby romping in the backyard and it set my mind at ease during my long work shift

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Shay T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My two dogs had a wonderful experience with Avital! She was very kind and patient with my small dog who is very shy around all of three people in his life. By the end of the 4 days we had hired Avital for, our shy boy adored her! 100% recommend her for any of your pet needs! We look forward to working with Avital for all of our future pet-sitter needs! She is wonderful, patient, and kind; everything you hope the person you’re entrusting your fur babies to be!

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Morgan D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Muriel was very sweet with the pets and communicated really well. When a storm threatened our flight, she stayed in touch and worked around her schedule to be able to bridge the gap so that care continued until we got home. I would definitely recommend her anytime.

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Susan H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Annie has a detailed introduction and clear information she left with me from the free intro/meet and greet. She was on schedule for all the days my dog needed a walk and very prompt with replies by text/rover message. I am rarely sure about giving people access to my house when I'm not there but I was totally comfortable with Annie doing so. Thank you for keeping Finn exercised, his paws clean, and making sure he was cozy in his coat when it was snowy!

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Jessica S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna is so wonderful! It was so reassuring to know she was making sure my big dog was getting great exercise while I was out of town. Thank you so much Anna!

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Katy H.
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My dog loved Annie the minute they met and instantly felt comfortable around her! Annie is very kind, easy and fast to communicate with, and took wonderful care of her when I was away.

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Laura D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Did so great with my 4 month old puppy to keep him company! Shared multiple photos with him playing and eating!

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Jessia G.
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