more than a pet sitter and dog walker
Reliable, Trained & Insured Professionals You can safely trust with your pet & home care
WHY OUR CLIENTS CHOOSE MARY'S PET SQUAD
Mary's Pet Squad is a bonded & insured Professional Pet Care Company that services the greater Bethesda, Maryland area.
We are more than just a dog walker or a pet sitter; We are reliable, experienced professionals that care for your pets and home as if they were our own. With our Client Portal, Time To Pet, clients can book services 24/7/365, update personal contact information, provide your pet's current care routine, view current and past invoices, and much more. All clients receive a personalized update at the end of our visits along with periodic photos, because who doesn't love adorable pictures of their pets?! (P.S. check out our client photos on Instagram!)
Offering Dog Walking, In-Home Pet Care, Boarding, and House Sitting, there will be no more worrying over your pets while you work or travel because your pet will cared for as one of our family- one of our squad! Here are some reviews from our happy clients. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us today!
Who is Mary?
Mary Fixsen is animal obsessed and PET TECH® CPR & First Aid Trained! She has cared for cats, dogs, turtles, guinea pigs, hamsters, fish, bearded dragons, frogs, and rabbits in her pet care history. Raised in Darnestown and a graduate of The University of Maryland College Park, she has worked exclusively in the Professional Pet Care Industry since 2012. Before that, she was an awarded professional in the customer service field and has been working since the age of ten (thanks for the first job, Dad!). With a mission to provide every client with top notch customer care, reliability and professionalism, she is ecstatic to realize her dream of operating her pet care company! She currently lives in Silver Spring, Maryland with husband, Ben, son, Luke, daughter, Audrey, and cats George Bailey & Harry Bailey.
Service Area
We currently service most Bethesda neighborhoods, Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase MD, Chevy Chase DC, the Pooks Hill & Grosvenor neighborhoods of North Bethesda, and select upper NW Washington D.C. neighborhoods.
Client Referral Program
I would be honored and grateful if current clients referred Mary's Pet Squad to family, friends and neighbors! In return, I will happily give you one $10 credit on your next invoice. So please go on and tell your mothers, brothers, sisters and your friends about Mary's Pet Squad- I can't wait to meet them! Also, don't forget to Like our Facebook Page and leave a review!
*Discount will be applied to invoice after referred client submits payment for their first service request.
SERVICES AND RATES
Dog Walking: Our Most Popular Service! All dogs need an exercise break during the work day! If your pup would like a brisk walk through your neighborhood, a slower pace to stop and smell the daisies, or a potty break in your back yard, our trained dog walkers will personalize each visit to accommodate their needs. If you have a puppy (congratulations!), we recommend at least 1 Potty Break visit every 4 hours that your puppy will be alone. Meals can be provided upon request.
15-minute Potty Breaks starting at $29
30-minute Dog Walks starting at $35
Additional pets $6 each
Dog Boarding: Does your dog want to come by for a sleepover?! With this service, your pet will receive love and care in a family environment. Boarding is offered at Mary’s home in Silver Spring where she has two cats and two young children. All dogs must be spayed or neutered, house trained, up to date on vaccinations and be very friendly toward children and cats. Reach out to us on our contact form to discuss your dog joining our pack and setting up a trial visit. We are not currently able to board puppies younger than 1 year. Please note that boarding is offered on a limited basis due to the quantity of spots available, we only board 1 or 2 dogs at a time (from the same household).
$100/night
Second pet $40/night
Drop-In Pet Sitting: When you are traveling and need a dependable sitter to visit your home to care of your precious pet family, we are here for you! For our dog clients, our sitters will visit your home at least 3 times per day, morning, afternoon and night, to exercise, feed and play with for your furry loved ones. If you have a cat, guinea pig, bird, reptile, rabbit, hamster, hedgehog, rodent, or fish (we love exotic pets!), we can schedule 1 or 2 visits per day to make sure they receive all the food, love, and cage/litter/tank cleanup they need to stay healthy. Medication/vitamin administration, indoor plant care and mail pickup are included in the visit rate.
30-minute visits start at $35 for the first pet
Additional pets $6 each (fish excluded from extra pet rate)
60-minute visits start at $55 for the first pet
House Sitting (No Pets): You don’t have a pet but do you need a home check while you are on vacation? We got you! Once per day, we can pick up your mail and packages, rotate lights, water your plants, and check the locks to make sure everything is secure at your home so you can get the most relaxation out of your trip.
15-minute visits start at $29
Let us know how we can help customize this service for your needs
Holidays: Any services scheduled on MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day will incur a holiday fee paid directly to your sitter.
$10 per visit
Initial Consultations: To secure your first reservation with us, we will book you a 30-minute consultation to meet with your sitter. These meetings give us the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you and your pet, discuss your needs, and to exchange your house keys (if you do not have a lockbox or keypad).
$15
CONTACT
We are so excited to meet you and your pet! Please fill out the following form with as much detail as you can provide. We will be in contact with you within one day, or the next business day if your message arrives over the weekend.
JOIN MARY’S PET SQUAD!
Mary's Pet Squad is expanding and looking for new Dog Walkers to join our squad!
We are looking to fill the following role:
- Dog Walker, Monday through Friday, 9am t0 4pm
You need to be able to work at least 15 to 20 hours per week.
You will perform between 3 to 9 dog walks each weekday.
If you have pet sitting experience and are looking for a part-time position with room to grow into the company, we would love to meet you!
The mission of Mary's Pet Squad is to provide every client with a high level of customer service, reliability, professionalism, positivity, and tailored pet and home care. This job comes with great responsibility, and you will be expected to problem solve quickly while on the job and make professional decisions.
We serve the heart of Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and select upper NW D.C. neighborhoods.
Typical duties include walking dogs through neighborhoods and parks (in sunshine, rain or snow), letting dogs out in fenced backyards, picking up after pets, feeding pets, offering cuddles and playtime to furry friends, administering medications, bringing in mail/newspaper/packages, plant watering, cleaning pet bowls, taking out trash, securing a client's home, and updating clients after every visit with our mobile app.
This job is perfect for those who need flexible working daytime hours. Our clients have mid-morning dog walks between 9-11am as well as mid-afternoon walks between 12-4pm.
Dog Walkers:
- MUST love and cherish animals and treat them as well as their own pets. Do not apply if this is not you.
- Have pet sitting experience (taking care of pets that do not belong to you).
- Can perform dog walks in any type of weather.
- Will drive between client visits with a reliable, personally insured vehicle.
- Will be trained in pet care and pet CPR/First Aid
- Will use our mobile app on their cell phone to track their schedule, time, and mileage, and communicate with clients as services are completed.
- Are eligible to work in the US and must pass a federal background check.
- Live within our service area and will travel to all our clients in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, NW D.C. and sometimes Silver Spring or Kensington.
- Will commit to the position for 1 year or longer.
We are looking for immediate hire. This is an employee position which offers workman's compensation, mileage reimbursement, bonuses for working federal holidays, 100% of client tips, sick leave, and time off. Dog Walkers will make between $600-$1200 per paycheck depending on your availability.
TO APPLY: Email mary@maryspetsquad.com with a cover letter and resume. I look forward to speaking with you!
TESTIMONIALS
Here is what our clients have to say about our exceptional service:
Bruiser
Mary took care of my dog and cat for almost two years (until we sadly moved away). She is by far the most caring, trustworthy, and wonderful caretaker (and person, for that matter) that I have ever hired for my animals. My dog was just a puppy when Mary started taking him for walks. I worked 12 hour shifts at the time and I never had any doubt that my pup was well exercised AND loved while I was at work. She always kept me informed with text messages and pictures of her and my pup out enjoying the day! Mary goes above and beyond for all her clients. Her love of animals is palpable and truly shows in the care she gives them. She even celebrated my dog's 1st birthday with a party hat and doggy biscuit cake! She is SIMPLY. THE. BEST.
Kim, Bethesda, MD
Angelo
As a person who often traveled one weekend each month, I hired Mary to look after my beloved cat, Angelo. Angelo was very attached to me, so I had to have a pet sitter whom I could count on to give my cat some TLC, individual attention, and play time. That person was Mary. Angelo bonded with Mary instantly and it gave me peace of mind knowing he was in such competent and caring hands. Angelo was also a very finicky eater so Mary understood that his dietary needs sometimes required extra effort. I would recommend Mary to anyone who wants a top quality, dependable pet caregiver.
Kathy G., Rockville, MD
Booboo
My family and I were so lucky to meet Mary. We were going out of the country and were so worried about our indoor cat while we were away. Our cat, Booboo is not very social but when he met Mary he went right to her and started purring! That was awesome! While we were away Mary gave us daily reports and often pictures of Booboo. This was not only reassuring but so comforting to know that our cat was in such great care. If you are not able to physically be there for your pet, Mary is the person that you want to take care of your beloved pet .She is caring, reliable and trustworthy. I highly recommend Mary! I can’t think of anyone else for Booboo and on top of everything she watered the plants!
Francoise, Rockville, MD
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