Pet Care & Sitting Services in the Annapolis, MD Area

About Us

Hi, I’m Carolyn - animal lover, sports enthusiast, travel buff and the proud owner of Mac’s Pack!

I’ve lived with and cared for dogs my entire life so it’s no surprise that animals of all types hold a very special place in my heart. Currently, I have a 9yr old beagle/dachshund mix named Jax who loves to nap, eat and go for walks (kind of like me). I adopted him as a puppy from a shelter in Florida and even though he can be a handful at times, my life wouldn’t be the same without him :)

When it comes to pet care, I have a 5-star rating on Rover and am designated as a “Star Sitter” for providing excellent care, communication and reliability to all of my clients and their pets. I’m comfortable with dogs of all sizes & breeds and have extensive experience caring for senior dogs with special needs. I’m also certified in Basic Pet First Aid & CPR through the Recover Initiative.

At Mac’s Pack, we treat your pets as if they were our own. Our goal is to provide the most reliable, loving and thorough care possible so that owners feel completely at ease when they are away from their fur babies.

Whether you’re going out of town, stuck at the office all day or just wanting your pet to have a little extra love & attention, we are here to help! Our services include boarding, doggy daycare, dog walking and drop-in visits.

Our Services

  • This service is perfect for both cat & dogs and includes feedings, walks, play time, cleaning litter boxes, administering medications, filling water bowls and lots of cuddles.

    We are also happy to bring in mail, water plants, take out the trash, etc. during this time.

    At the end of the visit, you will receive an update detailing how your pet is doing, if they had any potty breaks, care notes, photos, etc.

    30 min - $22 / 45 min - $32

    *Additional dog is $8 and additional cat is $5

  • Our dog walking service is a great option for when your dog needs exercise, stimulation and a potty break!

    You’ll receive a note after each walk detailing how far we went, potty breaks, and pictures of your pup!

    We offer 30-min and 45-min walks (additional time can be added if needed).

    30 min - $22 / 45 min -$32

    *Additional dog is $8

    Please note that 5 minutes of each visit is reserved for getting the dog on their leash/harness, refreshing their water bowl and giving them some belly rubs.

  • We know it can be stressful to leave your pup behind while traveling, but we want you to feel comfortable knowing that your pet will be treated as if they were our own while you’re away.

    During the day, your pet will get multiple walks & potty breaks, as well as play time, rest, and plenty of cuddles & treats (if allowed). We’ll also take care of feedings, administering medications if needed, and light brushing if desired.

    When it comes to bed time, your pup can sleep on a dog bed in our bedroom, on an actual bed in our spare room, or have free range of the main floor.

    We’ll do our best to keep your pet’s routine as similar to their normal schedule as possible!

    You’ll receive at least 2 updates per day (mid-morning & early evening) letting you know how your pup is doing, photos, care notes, etc.

    $75 per day

    *Additional dog is $40 per day

  • Our doggy daycare is the perfect option when you have to be away for the day and don’t want to leave your pup alone.

    Our Daycare service includes multiple walks and potty breaks, play time, lots of cuddles and treats (if allowed) and feeding if needed. They will be allowed to lounge throughout the house, including the couch & my office and will always have access to fresh water.

    You’ll receive 1-2 updates during the day with notes on how your pup is doing, walks we’ve taken, potty breaks, photos, etc.

    $45 per day

    *Additional dog is $20

    *Our fenced-in backyard needs to undergo some renovations, so for the short-term , dogs will not be allowed out there.

Boarding & Daycare - Important Notes:

I work from home so your pup(s) will get love, attention and play time all throughout the day. I only accept one client at a time for boarding and two clients at a time for daycare in order to provide the best care possible. During the work week, your pet would not be alone for more than 2 hours at a time and on weekends, no longer than 4-5 hours. If your dog requires more constant care, please let us know at the time of booking to make sure we can accommodate.

Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations and be on a flea & tick preventative. They also need to be house-trained (no destructive behaviors or frequent accidents inside) and be good with other dogs.

Unfortunately, we do not accept dogs under the age of 1 for boarding and daycare, but we are happy to drop-in or walk them!

Before we can accept a new boarding client, a trial visit is required to see how your dog reacts when you are gone. If you are planning to board your pup(s) for longer than 3 days and have never boarded with us before, we do require a trial night stay.

Hours of Operation

Daycare: 8:30am - 5:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Drop-Ins & Walks:

(Mon-Fri) 7:30am - 8am / 11:30am - 1:30pm / 6:30pm - 7:30pm

(Sat-Sun) 8am - 8pm

If services are needed outside of the above hours (or on a weekend for daycare), let us know and we will do our best to accommodate).

Payments & Refunds

Dog walks & Drop-in visits: A deposit of $10 per visit is due at the time of booking & the balance is due upon completion of the service.

Boarding & Daycare: A 50% deposit (of the total amount) is due at the time of booking & the balance is due upon completion of the service.

Deposits are refundable as long as services are cancelled/rescheduled within the allowed time frame.

We accept cash, Venmo, Zelle or credit card (through Stripe)

Cancellation Policy: We understand plans can change, so we are happy to offer a full refund of your deposit as long as: boarding reservations are cancelled at least 5 days prior to the start date; daycare visits are cancelled at least 48 hours prior to the booking date; and drop-in visits & dog walks are cancelled at least 12 hours prior.

What people are saying…

  • "Carolyn is punctual, the most responsible, and makes sure your pet is loved and safe! She has watched our dog multiple times and always sends photo updates. She is an animal lover and takes care of our dog as if she is her own. She listens to our care requests and in tune with our dog’s needs. I couldn’t recommend Carolyn enough!"

    — Emily H.

  • "Carolyn has looked after my puppy Maya multiple times. She has been so great and dependable! I would 100% recommend her for anything that you need."

    — John R.

  • "Carolyn takes care of our 11 year old golden retriever, Rosie, and she is wonderful with her. She is caring and loving and spends lots of time playing with her, petting her and she takes her on long walks. When we are go away overnight, Carolyn stays at the house and we know we never have to worry about Rosie or the house. I highly recommend Carolyn."

    — Dale T.

  • "Carolyn was great! She came over right when she said she would and made sure to tire out our pup with a long walk and some fetch. Will definitely be reaching out again the next time we need some help."

    — Steve H.

  • "Carolyn was a fantastic caregiver for our two older shelties, we lucked out! Our two pups are 13 & 12 yrs old and though still able, timeliness is important in their daily schedule. She was very punctual - which was a pleasant relief - and showed them nothing but love. All directions for entering and exiting our home were followed without any issue. Our pups are already taking to her and we will be definitely continuing to have her help us out. We highly recommend!"

    — Nick S.

  • "Carolyn was great. She went above and beyond. Will definitely be using her in the future!"

    — Jarrett K.

  • "Carolyn was AMAZING! She sent us pictures on every visit and contacted us with updates about how our pup was doing. It was obvious from these pictures that he was a happy boy the entire time he was with her. While I know we are supposed to get those things, you could tell that Carolyn wasn’t just checking boxes. She put thought and care into what she was saying and doing. I can’t rave about her enough!"

    — Meghan T.

  • "Carolyn was excellent with our dogs. We will definitely use her in the future."

    — Robert W.

  • "Carolyn took care of my cats when I was out of town for the weekend and did an amazing job. She was very prompt and responsive to any urgent texts and also sent some pics of my cats while I was out of town, which I really appreciated. Carolyn was great and I would recommend her services to anyone who needs a petsitter!"

    — Matthew G.

  • "Another excellent job by Carolyn. Our dogs are excited to see her and the fact that they are so well treated makes us very pleased."

    — Robert W.

  • "Carolyn did a wonderful job caring for my Labradoodle, Bernadoodle and 4 cats over the weekend! She was extremely kind, professional and did a very thorough job receiving the care instructions during the meet-and-greet. She did a great job handling all pet care tasks including administering medication to my Labradoodle. Both of my dogs weigh over 70lbs, and Carolyn is clearly capable of working with large dog breeds. She was extremely communicative and left very detailed notes for each visit. Upon my return, it was clear that the fuzzy herd was extremely happy and well taken care of. Carolyn went above and beyond to care for my pets like they were her own and I will absolutely be booking her for future pet sitting and dog walking. Highly, highly recommended from a pet parent of 6 rescues!"

    — Megan M.

  • "Carolyn is awesome!! Super easy to work with and takes great care of my fur crew. Highly recommend!"

    — Megan C.

  • "Carolyn, did such a good job with Penny and it was a great weekend penny had with her and she send a lot pictures, and reports about penny behavior and how she was doing and when Carolyn spend time with Penny after her walks. It was a first time with Carolyn and she did awesome we will definitely have her again !! Thank you"

    — Keren M.

  • "Carolyn did an amazing job walking my dog!"

    — Shalaya H.

  • "Carolyn kept in communication through texts and photos of my three cats while I was away. My cats all seemed relaxed when I arrived back home. Also, Carolyn was very flexible and was able to watch my cats a few extra days when I extended my trip unexpectedly. Will definitely use her again!"

    — Dani S.

  • "Can't say enough about Carolyn's patience and kindness towards my two elderly dogs. We'll definitely be requesting her again."

    — Lindy R.

  • "Five Stars!"

    — Beth

  • "Great walker, gave me constant updates and pics."

    — Noah L.

  • "Carolyn did an amazing job looking after our cat Chance for the past week. She is very reliable and we always received great pictures and updates for every visit. Will definitely work with her again."

    — Christina C.

  • "Carolyn M was great!!! All of my anxiety melted away on a long work shift knowing that Carolyn was coming by the house to play with my dogs and let them outside. The dogs loved her!! I received picture and updates. I really couldn’t have been happier"

    — Chris M.

  • "Carolyn took wonderful care of our pups and kitties while we were gone. They had a blast playing with her and the photos she sent always made us smile."

    — Kristen C.

  • "Took the best care of my puppy on super short notice!!!"

    — Rose

  • "Very flexible and easy to communicate with! Sent lots of photos too :) thank you!"

    — Kearny R.

  • "Great with my dog and communicative!"

    — Danielle M.

  • "Carolyn was super communicative and caring when she dropped in to watch Ace! She gave us detailed report cards and great pictures to keep us updated. We felt so comforted knowing Ace was in such great hands :)"

    — Katie S.

  • "Carolyn was kind, communicative, flexible, and took great care of my puppy! Thank you!"

    — Taylor C.

  • "Carolyn was such a wonderful caretaker of our sweet Mack! We needed help during a surprise trip and she was incredibly responsive, provided lots of details on her walks, and so many adorable photos!! We will absolutely be booking her again! Thank you Carolyn!"

    — Julia G.

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Contact Us

Have a question? Fill out the contact form to get in touch with us and we will do our best to respond within 24 hours. You can also text the number below for a quicker response.

If you’re ready to book a service, fill out the request here

macspackmd@gmail.com
(301) 741-9149

FAQ

  • What's the difference between a drop-in visit and a walk?

    Drop-in visits typically include feeding your pets, cleaning litter boxes, filling water bowls, administering medications, letting pups out for a potty break, and short walks.

    Dog walking visits are typically when your pup needs a longer walk/additional exercise.

    To keep it simple, we charge the same price for both and we’ll make sure to take care of any of your pet’s needs during the visit.

  • What is a Meet & Greet? Is there a charge?

    Meet & Greets are totally free and required before booking with a new client. These provide us the opportunity to meet with you & your pets and discuss care instructions, routines, medical information, etc.

    We feel that meeting in person before a first service is a great way to build trust and to make sure it’s a good fit for both parties.

  • What areas do you service in Annapolis?

    We are able to provide dog walking & drop-in visits within a 4-mile radius of the SPCA of Anne Arundel County (Eastport & Downtown Annapolis area).

    If you’re located in Riva, Edgewater or Arnold: we do accept bookings in those areas, but there is a $7 per-visit fee added to our standard rates.

  • What if I have questions before booking?

    We are happy to answer any questions you may have! You can contact us through our website, email (macspackmd@gmail.com), and by phone (301-741-9149).

    For the quickest response, please send us a text message.

  • Are you certified in Pet CPR?

    Yes! I’m certified in Basic Pet First Aid & CPR through the Recover Initiative. This certification course was designed by the Cornell University College of Veterinarian Medicine and endorsed by the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care.

  • Referral Program

    If you refer a new client to Mac’s Pack and they book with us, let us know and we will provide you with a $20 credit towards your next service.