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Sitter Profile Image: Kate I.
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Kate I.
$43
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 97 reviews
57 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Bay Ho, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92117

“Kate is amazing and really does go above and beyond! She was flexible with timing and was able to help with some last minute unexpected health issues. She provided me with daily updates and was prompt to reply anytime I asked her how my guy was doing. I highly recommend her for any of your dog care needs!!”

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Sarah G.
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Joe and Carol S.
$56
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 277 reviews
104 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Loma Portal, San diego, CA, 92110

“I can't thank Carol and.Joe enough for taking care.of Mimi during my recent hip joint surgery. They were flexible with pickup dates and drop-off times due to surgery schedule. I was able.to.dropoff some of Mimi's fave toys and her pillow which l had forgotten. Mimi looked happy in the photos of her on her pillow that they sent me and videos of her energetic "sniff fests". When l was discharged they volunteered to bring over any groceries l needed when they brought Mimi back which meant a lot. Mimi bonded with Carol and was happy to see her. I feel confident and relieved knowing l can board Mimi with them when l need to. 5 🌟”

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Wynette W.
Sitter Profile Image: Yating C.
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Yating C.
$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
9 repeat clients
6 years of experience
University City, San Diego, CA, 92037

“Thank you so so much for watching and taking great care of my Lola! You were so helpful and great communication and updates! Thank youuuu!!! 🩶”

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Asia W.
Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlin W.
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Kaitlin W.
$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
6 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Linda Vista, San Diego, CA, 92111

“Kaitlin and her husband were great! They were flexible and gave me regular updates on how my pup was doing during his weeklong stay. Plus, their place looked well-equipped for dog-sitting with plenty of water, outdoor space, a doggy-door, and beds. Thank you!”

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Melissa V.
Sitter Profile Image: Ben P.
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Ben P.
$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 120 reviews
29 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Mission Bay, San Diego, CA, 92109

“I cannot express how grateful I am towards Ben! My boyfriend and I had a trip to Colorado planned, and 45 minutes before we were planning on heading towards the airport, our sitter cancelled. We were so so so stressed out trying to find a sitter so last minute, let alone a high quality sitter! We are so grateful we found Ben. Ben sympathized with us, accommodated us, and gave us such peace of mind on our trip. We got several daily updates of our dog playing in the water and going on walks. We truly could not have been more relieved that our dog was in his care. Ben is our new favorite sitter we’ve ever had!”

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Sydney V.
Sitter Profile Image: Yue M.
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Yue M.
$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 223 reviews
80 repeat clients
6 years of experience
University City, San Diego, CA, 92122

“Yue took wonderful care of my cat while he stayed with her over Thanksgiving. I was initially nervous about leaving him at someone else’s home, but Yue completely put my mind at ease. She was incredibly patient and accommodating, followed all of my instructions, and truly exceeded my expectations. She also kept me updated with pictures and videos throughout his stay, which I really appreciated. I couldn’t have asked for a better cat sitter and would absolutely trust Yue again.”

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Kareen F.
Sitter Profile Image: Emily & Steven P.
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Emily & Steven P.
$99
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
North Clairemont, San diego, CA, 92117

“I get the best updates from Emily! She is very communicative about our dog and respects our medication routine for his seizure disorder. They take such great care of our dog and we will for sure be using them in the future 💞”

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Jena G.
Sitter Profile Image: Danielle V.
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Danielle V.
$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 46 reviews
19 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA, 92126

“Danielle & her family were amazing!!!! Extremely communicative, flexible, and kind when watching my 5-year-old (often anxious) foxhound. She had no issue when my pickup and drop off times kept changing, and even fed her some of their dog’s food (after getting our permission) when she ran out during Clementine’s stay (our fault - we miscounted). Clementine seemed super at ease staying there and we will definitely be using Danielle again in the future :)”

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Kelsie M.
Sitter Profile Image: JESSICA C.
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JESSICA C.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 45 reviews
9 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Bay Park, San diego, CA, 92117

“Jessica was great with my dog Kodi! She was very responsive and kept me updated throughout the stay. I would absolutely want Kodi to stay with her again”

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Jack R.
Sitter Profile Image: Haochen T.
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Haochen T.
$63
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, CA, 92129

“Haochen took great care of our dog while we were on vacation. She sent updates at least once a day with a picture or three. Would recommend.”

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Aaron D.
Sitter Profile Image: Liza & Kerry P.
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Liza & Kerry P.
$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 107 reviews
50 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Serra Mesa, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92108

“These two are amazing! I was in a bind and needed my dogs watched last minute, and I am so glad these guys were available to step in. My dogs came home relaxed and happy! They clearly had a great time! Would definitely recommend!”

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Anita B.
Sitter Profile Image: Susan B.
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Susan B.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
University City, San Diego, CA, 92122

“Susan is great to work with - great care and attention to the needs of our chihuahua!”

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Thomas C.
Sitter Profile Image: Clint N.
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Clint N.
$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 54 reviews
15 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Bay Ho, San Diego, CA, 92117

“Barley had a great time at Clint’s house! Clint takes great care in the way he sets up his house for the dogs to stay over. He sent many video updates to let me know how Barley was doing. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great dog sitter.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Victoria L.
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Victoria L.
$54
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
6 repeat clients
35 years of experience
University City, San Diego, CA, 92122

“Victoria is the best sitter! I can tell my dog had such a good time, and she’s great about communication and was so flexible when my flight got delayed and I had to extend my booking. Thanks Victoria!”

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Haley K.
Sitter Profile Image: Alegra L.
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Alegra L.
$79
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North Clairemont, San Diego, CA, 92117

“Alegra is fantastic and took such great care of our Jackson over the weekend when we were out of town! We are so thankful to have found her. Super kind and communicative, we knew Jackson was in great hands. Couldn’t recommend her enough!”

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Brianna R.
Sitter Profile Image: Lea R.
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Lea R.
$56
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 89 reviews
24 repeat clients
20 years of experience
University City, San Diego, CA, 92122

“My pup seems so happy with Lea, I worry he won’t want to come home. Lea is great at communicating in a timely manner, sending photos and is happy to accommodate any special requests. I’ll be leaving Rafi with her again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Aayushi M.
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Aayushi M.
$66
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
University City, San Diego, CA, 92122

“Aayushi was a great dog-sitter! She sent regular photos and videos to keep us updated. Drop off and pick up was also seamless. Our dog, Pippin, seemed to have had a wonderful time! Would definitely book with her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sama A.
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Sama A.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
8 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Grantville, San diego, CA, 92124

“Sama was great! I reached out to her in advance about her watching our 2 senior pups while we were in the hospital delivering our son and she was super down to be flexible around his due date and take them at short notice. He came 5 days early and she was able to modify the stay and take them early that day. She sent daily updates and pictures and they were clearly very cozy and happy in her home. 10/10 would recommend.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Viviana R.
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Viviana R.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
University City, San Diego, CA, 92122

About: Hi! My name is Viviana, and I’ve been caring for dogs since I was 10 years old. Over the years, dogs have been a constant part of my life as members of my family. During college and grad school, I volunteered every weekend at animal shelters, helping with feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and walking dogs of all sizes and personalities. I also have experience fostering shelter dogs in my home, so I’m very comfortable working with dogs who may need extra patience, structure, or confidence-building. I adopted my own dog when he was about 4 months old, and he is now 12 years old and still in great shape. Having cared for a senior dog has given me a lot of hands-on experience with aging-related needs and routines. I’m confident caring for dogs who need special attention, including post-surgery support (such as assisting with potty breaks using a brace/helper sling), giving medications, and following specific care instructions. I also provide basic grooming care like brushing teeth and coat brushing if requested. One of my favorite hobbies is teaching dogs new skills! I enjoy everything from basic obedience (sit, down, stay, leash manners) to fun and advanced tricks like jumping rope, retrieving items, and even working with Augmentative and Interspecies Communication (AIC), using communication buttons to help dogs express needs and preferences. Whether your dog needs a calm companion, structured routine, playtime, training enrichment, or gentle senior care, I’ll treat them like my own and make sure they feel safe, happy, and loved. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine because I work fully remotely, and my husband also has a flexible schedule. We are home most of the day, so dogs are rarely left alone and can get plenty of attention, supervision, and potty breaks throughout the day. When I’m out of the house, it’s usually for dog-related activities like walks or trips to the dog park. I have a friendly senior dog who loves the dog park and does great around other dogs and children. I also have two young children (ages 4 and 7) who are in school during the day, and in the afternoons we often go to the park together with our dog. In my home, pets are cared for in a safe and comfortable environment with plenty of attention and supervision. I have a fully fenced yard for secure outdoor potty breaks and playtime, and my friendly senior dog can provide companionship if your dog enjoys being around other dogs. I follow each pet’s routine closely, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, and any special care instructions. If requested, I can also crate your dog to match your home routine or for added comfort and safety. In a client’s home, I provide the same level of care by following your instructions carefully, ensuring your pet gets potty breaks, fresh water and meals, exercise, medication if needed, and lots of affection and enrichment. Because of my flexible schedule, I’m able to provide multiple visits per day if needed. I can offer potty breaks, feeding and fresh water, walks and exercise, medication administration, post-surgery support, basic grooming (including brushing and teeth brushing upon request), and plenty of playtime and mental stimulation.

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May & Marc T.
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 390 reviews
216 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA, 92130

“May and Marc are absolutely fabulous! Winston loved his stay, and the picture updates and messages made us feel 💯 assured he was in good care. Just booked several more stays for Winston to cover our summer travel! 🐶🤗🥰”

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Kate C.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in University City is $63

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yating is very sweet. She watched our 2 dogs while we went to an air show and they loved her and didn’t want to leave. We highly recommend her. We will be using her if we are ever in the San Diego area again.

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Steve N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Abigail took such good care of my fur baby! He got several walks/runs each day, lots of playtime and belly rubs as well as attention. Abigail sent daily updates with pictures and kept a log of things she observed during his stay. I can’t recommend Abigail enough. Thank you for taking such excellent care of Leo for me.

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Marlese P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Second time using Traci and trusting her with our fur babies, which has been easy as she gives each dog the love and care they need while we’re away. Her beautiful home has spaces for Gia to explore and Sal to stay cool and relaxed. Always super seamless drop off and pick ups especially coming off of long travel days. Will use again!

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Monique F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Arlo had a blast with Elvis and Aayushi! She is prompt on communication and made to sure to understand all of Arlo’s needs. I had no doubts that Arlo was in good hands. We’ll def be back!

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Kim P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joanna was great! Another sitter had to cancel on us last-minute due to a medical issue, and Joanna was able to take Dizzy on only 2 days notice. She sent us tons of really nice pics and Dizzy seemed very happy. Joanna was a life saver and we would recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter.

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Daniel H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I get the best updates from Emily! She is very communicative about our dog and respects our medication routine for his seizure disorder. They take such great care of our dog and we will for sure be using them in the future 💞

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Jena G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alegra is a wonderful, responsible and caring dog sitter! We were a little nervously about leaving our Peanut for 9 nights while we went on vacation. It was our first time using Rover & he’s not the most social dog with other dogs so it was nice that she watches 1 dog at a time. She put our minds at ease with daily updates and pictures. She was conscious about waiting to walk him later at night during the rare heat wave San Diego was having. We will definitely be using Alegra’s dog boarding services when needed. Her and her family welcomed Peanut into their home like he was another family member. Thank you so much for taking excellent care of Peanut. 🥜 🐶

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Chiola T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Clint did great! His home was perfect for our lil Jack. Great communication and provided videos everyday. Jack will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

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Mark R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My 1 year old Lab stayed with Rachelle for 2 days. He was taken good care during the stay. I especially liked that he had a resident Lab Sam to play with in their fenced yard. We'll be back soon.

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Leonid B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Oscar had a great stay with Sean. He seemed happy and comfortable, and Sean took great care of him. I’d definitely book with him again!

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Jeffrey S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Leah is the best. We can tell our dog loves her. I never worry about her safety when she’s with Leah. I get plenty of updates throughout the day when we are gone. She takes her on trips out of the house so I know our dog gets plenty of exercise.

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Lauren S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna was amazing! She did such a great job taking care of our pup. Lots of pets, walks & love. Anna was great about sending updates and photos.

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Erica B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Branden was great with our pup Kobe. We can tell he got the exercise he needed. Branden was great at sending us daily updates and he was super quick on responding.

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Michelle L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yue is extremely communicative and took good care of my dog. He was very happy, and we are very happy for her help!

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Christina L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley and Andy are fantastic dog sitters! They take such wonderful care of Leo, and we always feel completely comfortable leaving him with them. He absolutely loves spending time at their house, especially because he gets to play with their dogs, Juniper and Pepe, who are both amazing. It is very clear that Ashley and Andy genuinely love dogs and treat the dogs in their care like part of the family. Leo is always happy and comfortable with them, which means a lot to us. We could not recommend them more highly!

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Kate V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ali was great with Luna! I got consistent photos and updates throughout her stay, and Luna genuinely never looked happier lol. So happy to have found a sitter that Luna loves and feels so comfortable with. We’ll definitely be booking with Ali again!

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Tayler S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nilly loves staying with Camille! She especially loves the long walks. Always great communication and pictures as well. Thanks again!

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Kyler S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephen was great watching Hugo! He has a nice space for dogs with a backyard that Hugo enjoyed and he provided photos and updates while we were away. Kind and easy to communicate with!

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Emily S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our puppy's first time being boarded away from home, and it was a great experience for us. We received daily feedback, pictures and videos, and our puppy came home happy, healthy, and sleepy:) Thank you Kate for taking such good care of our boy - we will definitely be rebooking again!

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Heidi B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She kept me updated throughout their stay. She sent lots of pictures on both. My dogs seemed like they enjoyed themselves staying with her.

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Elizabeth G.
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