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Maranda M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
79 repeat clients
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Maranda M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
79 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Flexible dog and cat sitter

I am a former owner of cats, dogs, guinea pig, and fish. I am on sabbatical currently from my social work position so I spend much of my day at home and am able to provide a lot of love and attention to your fur baby. Also in my household is my 14 year old animal loving daughter. I also have a 4 year old daughter who considers herself a “dog expert”. She does love to feed them, water them, make them do tricks for treats so possibly the next Cesar Mulan. Our dog, Nyck, who we share custody of with our former dog loving roommate comes over usually once a week to work on puppy training! He’s a fantastic dog. He’s fun, friendly and playful, although getting up in years he loves to eat and sleep these days. All members of our household who can be vaccinated, are vaccinated. I have been animal sitting since I was a young teenager, note I am originally from Iowa, and I watch dogs for 2 of my friends in the area. I am willing to accept your animals for over night care in my home. I am also willing to walk dogs out of your home or stay at your home for overnights. We would prefer small/medium dogs, less than 50 lbs unless they are a gentle, family friendly breed such as Golden’s or any sort of Doodles!!! We do not wish to take aggressive dogs or aggressive breads. I do require a meet and great prior to bookings for new customers, so that everyone can feel comfortable. Why I love dog sitting Everyone in our household has been a dog lover since we can remember. I have had several dogs and enjoy spending time with them and walking them. About my yard We do have a fenced yard that is very secure and we live on a dead end street, minimal traffic. We do go for several walks daily. My weekly routine is based on my animal care at that moment. I walk and care for dogs as needed. Outside of caring for dogs most of my responsibility revolves around getting my children to schools and activities, including one daughter playing travel volleyball which is most likely why some weekends are blacked out for me. I have a fully fenced and secure yard at the end of a dead end street. I do walk dogs as needed. I ask that dogs that use a crate at home bring them here and crate here as well, as it’s their comfort zone. I do not crate dogs unless they are crate trained. Dogs do not have to be crate trained to stay in my home. I provide at home care for all animals but I only board dogs in my home.

Qualifications

79 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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173 ratings
Megan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 06, 2026

Maranda was so great with our dog Winnie while we were away! She let her feel right at home and would send picture updates too. We would absolutely recommend and use her again in the future!

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Alison E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 28, 2026

Miranda was wonderful with our fur baby. She was extremely responsive and sent us updates daily. We would use her again and recommend to family and friends.

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Piyush C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 05, 2026

Maranada took wonderful care of my dog, Simba! From the start, she was reliable, kind, and clearly loves animals. Simba was happy, comfortable, and well cared for while I was away, and I really appreciated the updates and peace of mind she provided. I would definitely trust Maranada to watch Simba again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and dependable dog sitter.

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J M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 05, 2026

Maranda was great! I highly recommend her for drop-in visits! Our kitty was well taken care of. She kept his schedule consistent and provided us with daily updates and photos.

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Matthew Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 15, 2026

Maranda was super friendly and maintained great communication throughout our dogs’ stay. She kept us updated and made the whole experience stress-free. We can’t recommend her enough and will definitely be booking with her again in the future.

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Nicole E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 21, 2026

Maranda is an excellent petsitter and we trust her with our fur babies. We have peace of mind when our pets are in her care!

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks We have a nice neighborhood with sidewalks that we utilize for walks. Your dog's sleeping arrangement Your dog can sleep where he/she is most comfortable; bed, floor, kennel... Time I'll spend with your dog As much as possible, we love dogs!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Maranda can host up to 4 pets per night
We prefer family friendly dogs and breeds. I love Golden Retrievers and any kind of Doodle! But we also enjoy spunky little Terriers who like to play catch and there is a certain miniature pincher who has a spot in my heart.
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.