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Desi & Marilyn A.

Star Sitter

woodland Park, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
296 reviews
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Services

Desi & Marilyn can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Desi & Marilyn can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

Recently retired. Full time dog care is my life long dream. My wife and I are home at all times for the dog safety and care.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Desi & Marilyn A.

Communication

111 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

The whole perimeter of my house is fenced in. We have a newly fenced in backyard with a dog park atmosphere and astroturf for their enjoyment and exercise.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Desi & Marilyn A. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know of the important needs of your Fur baby. We are willing and able to adjust to your needs and your Fur baby's needs.

A typical day

We love interacting with the dogs playing games plenty of room in the dog runs and lots of toys. Our guys are allowed to be outdoors all day if want it. Summertime is the best we have doggy pools they can enjoy the sun and swim and run and play. If requested I would walk them across the street by the lake It's beautiful and tranquil. Basically you can arrange anything.

Location

woodland Park, NJ

Desi & Marilyn A.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Desi & Marilyn A. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Your pets bed and breakfast 🐾🐾

Pet care experience

Hello. Our experience as dog sitters is a lifetime of experience. My wife and I had dogs for our lifetime. We had many years of rescue dogs in our lives till today. We've taken care of co-workers dogs, handicap and senior dogs also dogs that needed medication attention for many years. We have a great sense of dog behaviors. And feel confident of dogs needs. We are great with socializing dogs And being careful and confident of it.. We surely have gated areas in our entire house if your not comfortable with socializing your dogs. We had a lifetime of experience working 30 year's in a hotel on Broadway in Manhattan servicing guess In elegant banquet parties. Now we looking forward to service as a bed and breakfast for dogs at our Home. We are happy to take baths clip nails Dry and brush hair and brush teeth when needed. Like Home away from home. That's my hope and my dream for dog's. I am currently on furlough and plan to retire soon so we'll have plenty of time to care for Fur babies. So will be available anytime. We have a fenced in front yard and connecting dog run on side of the house. We have 2 gated rooms inside the house for dog sitting also a finished basement if needed. We have 3 small friendly rescue's to meet If you agree to socializing. We are very attentive to our clients fur babies. We love interacting with them. Your fur babies will surely love us. potty breaks every hour or when needed. Newly converted backyard dog park. Must see.

Reviews

Emma O.
Doggy Day Care • Aug 09, 2026
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Beau loves coming here. They are the best sitters ever. I feel 100% comfortable leaving Beau here, and I know that he is well cared for. I appreciate the photo and video updates as well! Thank you so much, and Beau will see you both soon

Alka P.
Doggy Day Care • Aug 03, 2026
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First I was worried about him but they send me body I felt good about it and he was so exhausted after he came he slept rest of the day Thank you Desi and Marylyn

Tom B.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 26, 2026
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Desi and Marilyn were amazing. My pup Bruce had a great time and Desi and Marilyn were extremely responsive and sent multiple updates throughout the day. Grade A doggy daycare. Will use again!

Raymond C.
Boarding • Jul 24, 2026
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Desi and Marilyn were awesome. We honestly haven't left Jagger with anyone in a long time and were a bit nervous as he is 10+ years old. But after visiting Desi and a after a few days into his stay we were at ease. They made daily TikToks which were great and responded quickly when we asked how he was doing. You can tell they truly love these dogs. Best of all they are right in the same town as us. He will be back for sure

About Desi & Marilyn A.

Communication

111 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

The whole perimeter of my house is fenced in. We have a newly fenced in backyard with a dog park atmosphere and astroturf for their enjoyment and exercise.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Desi & Marilyn A. would like to know about your pet

Please let us know of the important needs of your Fur baby. We are willing and able to adjust to your needs and your Fur baby's needs.

A typical day

We love interacting with the dogs playing games plenty of room in the dog runs and lots of toys. Our guys are allowed to be outdoors all day if want it. Summertime is the best we have doggy pools they can enjoy the sun and swim and run and play. If requested I would walk them across the street by the lake It's beautiful and tranquil. Basically you can arrange anything.

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Desi & Marilyn A.

Star Sitter

woodland Park, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
296 reviews