I found Mary through an initial search in Modesto, and felt good enough to make the call after seeing her website, Facebook page, and online reviews. I live in San Francisco. My sister lives in Modesto and needed immediate help while recovering from major surgery. Mary was a superstar. She came in three times a week over the course of about a month to take care of my sister's three small dogs, two indoor cats, and two outdoor cats. Mary also watered the plants and wheeled the garbage and recycling bins out and back in again, and other minor things, as needed. Mary is reliable, communicative, swift and no-nonsense, get the job done and done well, but also friendly and warm and personable and trustworthy. I am forever grateful and I highly recommend her services. Thanks Mary! read more

Mary really cares. My pets have been well cared for. She responds promptly, sends us updates, and is reliable. Can't ask for anything more.

Peace of mind! Highly recommend Mary's Pet Project to take care of your fur babies while away. She is professional and trustworthy. She checked in on our cats while we were away. She sent us regular updates with photos and videos to let us know they were happy and healthy. She even gained the trust of our most shy cat, Nala, who eventually allowed her to pet her. Mary met with us before our trip to meet the girls and understand their personalities. If you want peace of mind while you're away, Mary's Pet Project is a must! read more

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Mary recently watched our cat while we were on vacation. She went above and beyond when our cat had an unexpected medical emergency and we were out of the country. She got our cat the medical attention he needed, send us updates on his condition and kept a close watch on him until we returned. Thank you so much Mary, we can't express how thankful we are. read more

Mary was very thorough and considerate in getting to know our pets, home, and our pets' routine. We felt very comfortable leaving our home and pets in her care. The updates and pics she sent were reassuring and great with such cute pics of our furbabies. We look forward to using her petsitting services again and taking more vacations! read more

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Gizmo Loves Mary. Had no problems needed extra days and Mary was right there to help thank u read more

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Mary is fabulous! Clear communication, flexible, reliable, sweet with our furries! I will definitely have our pets at Mary's again.

My fiancé and I are traveling healthcare workers. We are staying in Modesto during our contract and were worried about who would take care of our baby (cat) while we were on vacation. After some brief searching on Facebook we found Ms. Mary's page and saw all of the wonderful reviews and how much she adores the pets she cares for. We were gone for 5 nights and we never had to worry. She sent us pics and videos, and let us know how he was doing each day. Our boy is usually shy around strangers but quickly warmed up to Ms. Mary! She knew exactly how to get him to accept her! I highly recommend using her services! I wish she could come with us to all of our future contracts! read more

Mary was absolutely AMAZING! My husband and I just got married and needed someone to watch our fur babies while we were gone on our honeymoon. We came across Mary and instantly knew she'd be perfect. She took the best care of our dog and 3 cats. She sent and posted daily photos and videos of them and kept us updated! She even checked our mail, collected our packages and kept the liter box tidy. She took care of our fur babies as if they were her own. We will definitely be calling her again. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! We can't thank her enough! read more

Mary was really wonderful with my mother-in-law's cat. We had a family emergency and Mary responded right away so we could focus on our family and know that kitty Fiona was well cared for. We really appreciate Mary's help during this time. She send my mother-in-law pictures and videos of Fiona which she loved. I recommend Mary to anyone who needs pet care. Thank you Mary! read more

I have used Mary's pet sitting services for years now and am grateful to have someone so reliable and trustworthy caring for my pet family when I am gone. I appreciate the loving care she provides for my dogs and birds as well as the updates she sends. Not only that, but she also keeps an eye on my house and brings in packages, checks the lights and waters some of my plants when they become dry. You can't go wrong using her services. I highly recommend her without reservation! read more

My son's wedding was in San Francisco and it was one of those weddings that take place over several days. I was frightened about leaving our cats and sought out a pet sitter. My husband and I are so glad we found Mary. She was very professional, and extremely considerate making us both feel very comfortable leaving our "fur babies." She even sent pictures (which assuaged our fears). It was the most pleasant experience possible, actually she was amazing! We do look forward to using Mary again (because with Mary's help we can actually travel again). I cannot recommend her enough, she is that GOOD! read more

Found Mary here on Yelp and reached out about pet sitting our 2 dogs and 2 cats. When she arrived for our initial meeting she was very professional, organized, personable and thorough. She asked questions about our animals that I hadn't even thought to share with her. We had a test run this past weekend in preparation for a bigger week long trip coming in a few months. Mary was great! While we were away she sent photos to put us at ease and texted to let us know how all the fur babies were doing. It's not only cheaper to hire her to pet sit than putting our dogs in a kennel, we know all of our animals will be happier and safer being at home. I will always hate leaving my animals when I go out of town, but feel really comfortable leaving them in Mary's care. read more

Mary is amazing. She takes excellent care of our little girl, who actually comes out to see her and get some lovies. Molly is a scaredy-cat, but she's totally comfortable with Mary! The best thing - Mary texts us pics and videos while we're gone!!' read more

Our pet sitter moved out of state. We had been blessed by her loving care of our furry kitty "babies" (1st and 2nd generation) for years. So, we were devastated to lose her and needed to find a replacement. I checked listings on Yelp and really liked what was said about and posted by Mary's Pet Project. After exchanging emails and then meeting with Mary, we gave her service a try. So very happy we did! We just got back from our first trip and we are pleased indeed! Mary has a genuine love for animals and one of our kitties took to her immediately. The other one will get there eventually. She sent us daily reports and we felt like a friend was caring for our two furry boys and watching over our house. We will be using her service again and highly recommend her!! read more

Mary does an amazing job and my pups LOVE her! She is loyal, trustworthy and I feel reassured when she is in my home with our pups! Anytime I need to leave my three dogs at home, she is the first one I call! You won't be disappointed when Mary is in charge of your animals and home. read more

I was leaving for Europe and was afraid my cat would not be cared for properly by my son. I called Mary ( very last minute) and she agreed to house my baby for 2 weeks. She provided a kind and loving environment for my kitty. She sent me photos and videos of him to ease my mind during my trip. She doesn't usually House pets, she usually makes home visits, so I was extremely happy she did. My kitty came home well fed and happy and most importantly safe. I can't recommend Mary enough. read more

Mary's Pet Project is incredible!!!! We have used her for over a year. Her professionalism is hands down the best !!!! She treats our fur babies as if they were her own and always goes above and beyond for our family. I will never use anyone else when we have to go out of town. Thank you so much for everything Mary !!!!! We couldn't travel without you read more

I have a golden chow that is not the most flexible fellow around new people, but the first time I introduced him to Mary, she was immediately accepted into the pack. I have three fur babies, and its often hard to someone I trust with them and my house to go on business trips. But I have complete trust in Mary. When I returned the dogs were happy, and the house was perfect. Will definitely be using her again and again. read more

Mary has been walking my Labrador Retriever several times a week while I work. She is very reliable and consistent. My schedule varies and she has never missed a day,even week-ends. She has even sent me a few photos of my dog in a seasonal or holiday head piece! I have cameras in my home and my dog is always bouncing around, tail wagging and obviously happy to see her when she comes in. I love my dog very much and trust her with him. read more

Mary has taken care of our 5 kitties (as well as our saltwater aquarium full of fish) on several occasions when we had to be out of town. Mary always takes the time to check in with us via text to let us know how our pets are doing. She even texts us pics and videos of them! Do not hesitate to ask Mary to watch your furry friends. You will definitely enjoy your time away more, knowing full well that your pets are being loved and pampered by Mary! read more

I feel really comfortable with Mary taking care of our pets. She is very professional and accomodating. Her service has really helped my husband and I feel much more confident when we have to leave our 3 dogs behind. read more

I am so thankful for Mary's pet services. I no longer have to leave my cat in a cage, at a boarder's. Mary was willing to keep my kitty at her home, which was better than I could have ever imagined, because my kitty got a ton of attention. She sent me photos, which showed how happy and content my kitty was. Another time, Mary has come into my home and cared for my cat there. She also kept our patio plants alive during the heat of the summer. Her services are invaluable. read more

Prior to November 2017, I had only used Mary's services sporadically and was always happy with her. Then I change jobs, started traveling extensively and turned to Mary more frequently. All I can say is LIFE SAVER!!! I just text the dates I'm traveling, usually months in advance, and I never worry about her not showing up nor providing for my cats as I do. She is such a professional, meeting the pets prior to travel, getting signed waivers if there is an emergency, honestly, I couldn't do my job without her!! If you need a pet sitter, I highly recommend Mary! She will not disappoint!! read more

Mary is the BEST pet sitter I've ever had. She is timely, organized, loving and I'm so happy we can leave our little poodle-terrier "pooter" in her capable hands!! read more

Mary is awesome. We have four dogs with all different personalities and we leave them with Mary with no worries. Our pets and our home are in good hands. Thank you read more

Mary has watched my beloved pets for me on numerous occasions. Not only do my pets love her, I trust her implicitly. She is amazing and I recommend her without hesitation. read more

I love Mary! I have had friends and family watch my 2 dogs and a cat a lot over the years and I always end up worrying about them, people not doing what I ask and so on. I hired Mary to watch my pets this last week and she was amazing. She came ahead of time and met all my animals, asked all the questions to make sure I would be comfortable. While I was gone she sent me text messages on their well beings, sent me pictures and a video. It was great, no worries and my animals were very happy. She has a customer for life! Great price too. read more

Mary has been a lifesaver! My first experience was a last minute trip we had to go on and had no idea what to do with our two dogs and cat. Wasn't so worried about the cat since he's so self sufficient for a few days but had no idea what to do with the doggies. Mary came to our rescue and met our fur babies and immediately bonded with them. They were happy to see her and we were happy to know they would be in good hands. Pictures were sent and peace of mind was certain. The second time we needed her was a doozy. We had a trip planned for weeks and the day we were sent to leave, our A/C broke on the hottest day of the year so far... 104° outside and our inside temp was 97°. The unit couldn't be fixed for 2 days! We couldn't cancel our trip so ended up leaving with lots of worry and uncertainty... once again Mary to the rescue! She took extra time to check on the doggies and make sure they remained comfortable. She even brought them an extra fan to help ensure there was sufficient circulation for them. Mary certainly has our confidence and trust and we are happy to have her in our home and our babies in her care! read more

I'm a foster for a non-profit animal rescue, and I have more than the "normal" number of dogs in my care at any gIven time. I had planned a week vacation, and all of my friends/family also had plans during the same week. I was stuck with only someone spending the nights, but that had long work hours beginning at 4:30am and running into evening. Mary's reviews were excellent so I called, knowing it would probably cost a million dollars to find someone in a short time that was up to my challenging need! Mary came over to meet the crew and go over details, and I was very impressed with the thoroughness of her questions...and the dogs absolutely loved her! I trust a dogs judgement, and Mary earned 12 votes during her visit. Her prices were very reasonable too! While we were gone, Mary checked in periodically with me and she even sent me pictures. The dogs were happy and my home was fine when we returned, and I'll definitely be using her services again. If she can care for a dozen dogs that all have their own little quirks and have them all happy when I get home, she can do anything. I highly recommend Mary's Pet Project!I read more

Mary is the first pet sitter I've ever used and she is my pet sitter for life. Prompt, professional, detail oriented and so loving to my sweet kitty Quinn. The videos she sent me while I was on vacation allowed me to relax and have a great time knowing my baby girl was being loved and well cared for. read more

Mary is amazing! Mary began caring for my babies in May of 2014. She'd cared for them just one time before my home burned in mid May. I had a business trip planned for later in that week so wrote to tell her that I'd cancelled my biz trip...house burned...still desperately looking for several of my babies...would get back to her once everything returned to 'normal'. Mary took it upon herself to look for the missing babes as well as come over each day for over a week to put out food---and, she didn't ask for a dime! In fact, she did indeed help me find a couple of my precious babies. Well, everything did indeed FINALLY return to normal and Mary has been caring for my furry ones ever since. A bit more of back story...I'd been referred to Mary so called her to find out what she charges, She wouldn't give me a quote over the phone so we set up an appointment. She came with a very detailed, thorough questionnaire. As we were going through it, I thought "this is going to be expensive--eek!". Much to my surprise, Mary quoted me much the same as I had been paying a starving student relative! Bottom line, Mary is extremely reliable, trustworthy and worth every reasonable penny she charges. Mary periodically sends me photos of my babies during her visits--which I love! And, I always come home to happy, contented babies no matter how long I've been gone!! Mary is the best!!! read more