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Linda M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Linda M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Marysville, WA

Contact for Boarding

from $75 per night

Highlights

Linda has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Patient and loving caregiver

Growing up on a farm I have been around animals my entire life. I believe in patience, love and understanding. I have owned and cared for many animals from puppies to senior dogs with incontinence issues, to paralysis and heart disease. I recently worked as a vet tech assistant for 2 years at a small animal general practice.

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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47 ratings
Nicole R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 28, 2026

Linda takes wonderful care of our furbaby! She is very attentive, gives her plenty of exercise, and treats our pup as if she is her own. We look forward to booking with Linda again.

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Tia V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 19, 2026

Linda is one of the most passionate people I have ever met. She truly has gone above and beyond to take the time to understand our pup, and give him the space and understanding he has needed to prosper within her home and presence. She is kind, communicative, and knowledgeable to the fullest extent. I could not recommend her more, and we hope to have the pleasure of continuing to work with her in the future for as long as she is available. She has brought peace of mind for the future, and any trips I need to plan, which removes a weight off of my chest I’m sure most owners can agree with when it comes to boarding, or leaving for a vacation. Our dog has always been incredibly anxious, (even with medication) and slow to trust new people. Noise reactive, and skittish. He is a larger dog, so it is always difficult to find someone to understand that he has no ill intentions. He is just scared, and needs some time and space. Linda gave him that and more, and he slept comfortably within her home, and since has been asking to get back in the car, and is excited when hearing her name. It has been a complete change of pace, and personality within him, and it gave me hope for the future. There is no amount of words, or enough thank you’s I can provide that could fully express my gratitude.

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

Linda exceeded our expectations in every way, her excellent care for our dog was very much appreciated. Thank you!

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Ako N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 21, 2026

We’re so grateful we found Linda for Chance’s first drop-in visit and meet-and-greet. Chance gets very nervous when greeting new people—his anxiety can kick in the moment he meets a stranger. But with the right approach, treats, and a calm energy, he can learn to relax and trust someone. Within the first minute of meeting Linda, we knew she was the right person for him. We were truly impressed by her knowledge, professionalism, and especially the calm, comforting energy she brought. It took only about 10 seconds for Chance to take treats from her hand (our jaws dropped!), and he trusted her almost instantly. That meant so much to us. After Linda left, Chance was so sad—he was literally crying. ❤️ That told us everything we needed to know about how comfortable and connected he felt with her. We’re so happy we met Linda, and we can’t wait for the day Chance gets to stay with her for boarding in the future. We feel very comfortable knowing he’ll be in such caring and kind hands. We highly recommend Linda!

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Nicole P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 16, 2026

Sammy was happy and healthy after staying with Linda!

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Cheryl O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 01, 2026

Linda is an amazing dog sitter. At the meet and greet I could already tell how conscientious she was and knew she would take great care of my dog. And she did. It made my trip so much better knowing my dog was in such good hands. She followed the medication schedule and took her for lovely walks. I highly recommend her.

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Schedule

I am currently home full time and have a fairly flexible schedule which allows more one on one time with your pet and their needs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Currently I do not have any pets in my home, so your sweetie will get 100% of my attention! My neighborhood is perfect for safe and quiet walks. I have a large yard that is unfenced so pets would be on a leash at all times when outside. Plan on your baby getting plenty of love, snuggles and reassurance! I try to cater and be flexible to their routine as much as possible.

A typical day

We will check out all the smells in the neighborhood when out for walks and when at home play with toys and get plenty of love and snuggles

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Linda can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know if your pet has any special needs or specific behavior traits that I should be aware of, to provide the most positive experience for your pet possible.
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.