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Desi & Marilyn A.

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

5.0 out of 5 stars
111 repeat clients

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

111 repeat pet parents
100% 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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296 ratings
Mike L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 10, 2026

Incredible, couldn’t have asked for better care

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Kelly & Moises B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 07, 2026

We boarded our dogs, Kobe & Charlie, with Desi & Marilyn for the first time and they were very well taken care of. It was Charlie’s first time boarding, and since he’s a rescue, we knew it would be an adjustment for him. Desi did a great job making sure Charlie was comfortable and slowly getting him acquainted with the pack. They also sent us videos while we were away, which gave us peace of mind. Thank you both!

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Sean M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 24, 2026

Desi and Marilyn took excellent care of Bella. They have a pet resort in their backyard. They sent me pics/videos daily to show me what she was up to. I highly recommend them.

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Emma O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 09, 2026

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

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Alka P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 03, 2026

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

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Tom B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 26, 2026

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!

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Calendar and availability

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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.