Maria Consuelo Marino
MCM Professional Services
Boynton Beach, FL
Years as a Professional Pet Sitter: Two
PSI Member Since 2005
Likes: My husband, my family, my dogs, all animals, taking naps with Bosco & Molly (my two boxers), watching movies, reading a good book, baklava fingers scuba diving, horseback riding and my job
Dislikes: Animal cruelty, child abuse, walking dogs on rainy days and ticks
Favorite Color: Peach
Favorite Food: Seafood
Favorite Movie: An Officer and a Gentleman
Favorite Song: Love by John Denver & Placido Domingo
“Tricks of the Trade:” Being honest
Favorite Dog Name: Peanut
Favorite Cat Name: Picasso
Favorite “Alternative” Pet: Owl
Favorite “Downtime” Activity: Taking a nap with my dogs or watching a movie
Best Pet-Sitting Experience: When grateful customers return home to find out that I have gone the extra mile to ensure their pet(s) well-being
What accomplishment are you most proud of? Starting my own business
What kind of car would you drive if money were not an object? A Jaguar S-Type
What is your “Dream Vacation?” Anywhere that allows dogs
What does your PSI Membership mean to you? It makes it easy for potential customers to find me and know that I am a serious professional.
Finish this sentence: “If I hadn’t become a pet sitter, I never would have…met so many wonderful people and their fur-babies.”
Favorite quote:
“You are never given a wish without the power to make it come true. You may have to work for it, however.”
- Richard Bach (Illusions)
