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Desi & Marilyn A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
109 repeat clients
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Desi & Marilyn A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
109 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Desi & Marilyn have Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
50 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Your pets bed and breakfast 🐾🐾

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.

Qualifications

109 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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284 ratings
Emma O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • jul 08, 2026

Beau’s favorite place ever!!! He loves it here and Desi and Mimi take amazing care of him. He’s part of the pack. Thank you both so much!

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Liz C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • jun 20, 2026

Desi & Marilyn helped us out with an emergency when I became ill in my husband's absence. They took a last minute request and they inconvenienced themselves to provide transportation at odd hours. We're always grateful to them on how they step up for us!

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Susana M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • jun 07, 2026

I had such a good feeling about Desi and Mimi, and I was not disappointed at all! They took amazing care of my little boy and made sure he had the best time playing and socializing with the other pups. They sent me photos while he was there, which made me so happy and gave me so much peace of mind. Their communication was great, and I really appreciated how they listened to all of my concerns. When I picked him up, he actually went back to say goodbye, which was so funny because he has never done that with anyone before! That alone told me he had an amazing time. I’ll definitely be bringing him back, not just when I need a sitter, but just so he can have a fun day. I highly recommend them! Desi and Mimi, thank you so much for treating my pup like your own!

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Liz C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • jun 01, 2026

We can always count on Desi & Marilyn to take excellent care of our pup. They also take very good care of us! They are so accommodating and so clearly love him that we have no hesitation about leaving him there for long stays!

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Donna B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • apr 18, 2026

Desi and Marilyn treated our youngest, Spooky, like one of their own. They sent us steady updates and were attentive and considerate the entire time. We would not hesitate to book with them again. Spooky, especially, came back relaxed as if he was on his own vacation.

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Steve S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • apr 11, 2026

First time, and Scruffy has made it home happy and healthy - thank you!

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Schedule

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.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

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.

Pets

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.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Desi & Marilyn can host up to 8 pets per night
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.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.