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Mari R.

Blenman-Elm, Tucson, AZ

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
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Services

Mari can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am a full-time online student, so I am just about always home and engaged with my own pets. Fitting pet care into my schedule is no problem whatsoever!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Mari R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

In your home and in my own, I aim to ensure your pets are comfortable. I do my best to take note of your pet's body language, and will approach in a manner that fits the comfort level of said pet. My first order of business is always to greet the pet(s) briefly. Then, I do the basic tasks (food, water, litter, etc.), and after that I like to sit close by and engage with the pet if they'll allow. I ensure safety by double checking windows, locks, doors, and taking head counts of the pets. I like being able to provide owners with photos of their fur babies to reassure the pets are well-cared for.

Location

Tucson, AZ

Mari R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Experienced with cats and exotics

Pet care experience

I have had cats in my home my entire life, as well as rabbits, tortoises, bearded dragons, parrots, and more. I do my due diligence to research into animal care on a regular basis, and I am well-informed on different animal behaviours. In my late teens, I worked in a couple pet stores; This both helped provide me with a wider background on animal care, but also helped to develop my research skills and ethical decision-making in pet care. I am a full-time online student, so I am just about always home and engaged with my own pets. I will always treat your pet(s) as if they were my own, and provide plenty them with plenty of love!

Cat care experience

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Lifelong Cat Lover

Mari also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Sofia F.
Drop-In Visits • giu 24, 2026
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Mari was absolutely amazing with my sweet kitty Meli! Her updates were super thoughtful, long, and detailed, and it was clear she took such great care of her - it also made me feel so much better since I missed Mel so much! Meli can be really shy and usually takes a while to warm up to new people, but she really came out of her shell with Mari in just 3 days, which says so much!! I felt completely comfortable knowing Meli was in such caring hands. Mari is the best, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter! (':

Hayley G.
mag 18, 2026

Over the years I gave seen Mari take care of many animals for friends, family, and her own pets. I have never seen an animal she doesn't love. I would recommend Mari unreservedly to take care of anyone's pets.

About Mari R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

In your home and in my own, I aim to ensure your pets are comfortable. I do my best to take note of your pet's body language, and will approach in a manner that fits the comfort level of said pet. My first order of business is always to greet the pet(s) briefly. Then, I do the basic tasks (food, water, litter, etc.), and after that I like to sit close by and engage with the pet if they'll allow. I ensure safety by double checking windows, locks, doors, and taking head counts of the pets. I like being able to provide owners with photos of their fur babies to reassure the pets are well-cared for.

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Mari R.

Blenman-Elm, Tucson, AZ

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews