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Marcus S.

4.8 out of 5 stars
108 repeat clients
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Marcus S.

4.8 out of 5 stars
108 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Doggy paradise private room an back

Been a dog owner for 20 years I love taking my dogs to the dog beach frequently and the dog park I love walking and getting exicise.I been dog sitting the last 5 years and being around animals make me happy.Your dog will be safe I have a security cameras installed at my house 24/7 I also offer pickup and drop service for a small fee depends on the distance I also enjoy hiking a couple of miles a day so if u want to get your dog in shape I'm your man I can send u video of are little adventures I have two little dogs that I love so much and your dogs will get the same love my little ones get I promise

Qualifications

108 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.8
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226 ratings
Summer W.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 11, 2026

I booked last minute, marcus quickly responded and confirmed he would be available. he did not mention being unavailable during scheduled pick up and drop off times. Drop off was set for 10-11, and 8am he requested that i drop him off immediately or after 11, which i was unable to drop off after 11 due to going out of town. I rushed over to drop him off and his assistant took my dog. The assistant greeted us with another dog who immediately tried to attack my puppy. When i tried to pick up my dog, he pushed back the pick up time 3 times out by an hour each. He made contradictory statements on why i couldn’t pick him up on either my dog was with him or his housemates were answering. He was supposed to keep my dog separate from other dogs because my puppy isn’t fully vaccinated yet, he did not separate them. When i picked him up, my dog was peeing on himself as if he hadn’t been taken out in a while. He did not send pictures or videos each day, i had to ask the first day and i got a video of another dog being aggressive towards him. Overall, communicate and care was not the best and I will not be rebooking.

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Juana G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 05, 2026

He was very good with my baby. He kept me updated and sent pictures and videos during her stay. Will definitely use him again!!!

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Stephanie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 29, 2025

Marcus is great with Ziva, my Belgian Malinois. He is very accommodating and I can tell she enjoys her stay! He sends updates and is always available to let me know how she is doing or answer questions. He is our go to local sitter after moving here this year. I am very careful who I leave with her with- her last sitter was our go to for 5 years before we moved to Tampa. I am glad we found him!

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Boarding • Sep 23, 2025

Marcus S. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Eric S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 14, 2025

Great job with two 100+ lbs dogs who are not socialized. Came over for a meet and greet and got nipped in the hand by my precious Canary Mastiff. Didn’t faze him. Sat down and got barked at for twenty mins before the dogs chilled! Totally reliable and trustworthy service! Hoping Marcus will help again during extended vacations!!

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Irina G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 17, 2025

Marcus is the best. Very friendly, kind, flexible and professional.

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Schedule

I'm with the dogs all day they have excess toba huge backyard to play. The house is always air conditioning so there always cool. I have plenty of dog beds for them to rest on

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard so I allow them to play. I have a camera inside and outside to always watch them there in good hands with me

Pets

A typical day

Your dog will be going hiking with my two dogs and I love taking my dogs to my local dog park And I enjoy taking them to Davis Island

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Marcus can host up to 5 pets per night
Just tell me if your dog is on medication or is food aggressive I can handle any situation your dog has. I've dealt with every breed every Size dog
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.