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Mara & Rafi

Responsible, dog-loving couple.

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Our experience

10+ years

Mara grew up with Saint Bernards and formerly raised three Guide Dogs for the Blind, while Rafi grew up with Golden Retrievers and certified one as a therapy dog for hospital visits. We have since sat multiple pets including the sweetest

dogDogs
  • Ben

    saint bernard

    Owned in past

  • Rosie

    newfoundland

    Cared for

  • Hanna

    labrador retriever

    Cared for

  • Luna

    boxer

    Cared for

  • Lincoln

    samoyed

    Cared for

  • Jake

    saint bernard

    Owned in past

Reviews (3)

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Laura

Mara and Rafi are the best! Sent pictures everyday of the awesome activities they took our dog banjo on. She went on incredible hikes, got to go to the

  • dog
Piedmont, CA, US · 13 Mar - 17 Mar 2025
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Laura

Mari and Rafi were incredible! They were very communicative throughout the entire process. Facetimed prior so we could meet each other and came early to the

  • dog
Piedmont, CA, US · 31 Aug - 03 Sep 2024
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Amanda

Mara and Rafi were great, organized, clean, cared for our home and pups well. Would definitely have them back again!

  • dog
Carnelian Bay, CA, US · 19 Jul - 21 Jul 2024

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Ellen Lippman

Mara & Rafi looked after Ellen Lippman’s pets & home

Mara has taken care of several of my dogs, both at my home and at her apartment. The dogs love her, that is clearly evident, and they and my home were well cared for. One dog was dog reactive, and Mara was experienced with redirecting him as appropriate using positive reinforcement. Rafi is an added bonus, and if your dog likes to run Rafi can accommodate that wish! I strongly recommend them!

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25 May 2024

About Mara & Rafi

Pacific Northwest natives, we are currently in the Bay area for Mara to complete her medical fellowship training in geriatrics. We love being outside including hiking, kayaking, skiing, and exploring new areas. You can also find us at

Mara

Age34OccupationPhysicianLives inSan Francisco, United States
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Rafi

Age36

Why we want to house sit

While our dream is to have dogs of our own (Newfoundland, Saint Bernard, and Golden Retrievers), our apartment for the next year does not allow pets. As a result, we have been a bit dog deprived. We cannot wait to get to know your furry

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