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Marian S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
105 repeat clients
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Marian S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
105 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $23 per visit

Highlights

Marian has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
35 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Happy to take your pup hiking!

Life is better with dogs in it. I have had dogs all my life, and I feel enriched because of them. I am a pet sitter because I enjoy helping other people and caring for animals. I enjoy meeting new dogs and learning about their personalities. Dogs are so loyal and loving, and every dog is special in its own way! I have had dogs all my life. I currently have one dog, Jasmine, and three cats (one is mine, one is my son's, and one belonged to my mother before she passed away). I prefer to have pairs of pets (one male and one female) so they always have a playmate. I look forward to rescuing another dog as soon as I am able. I fostered my father's dog when his late wife was ill. I volunteer on a horse farm for special needs riders and have been called upon numerous times to care for my friend's pets when they go away or even needed help for the day — even for a pack of seven foster dogs. Three words I would use to describe myself are honest, loyal and dependable. I believe every relationship is built on trust, and that open communication is key to facilitating a trusting relationship. Once I get to know someone I am happy to help them as often as possible even if it requires a bit of juggling of my schedule in order to accommodate their needs. If I say I am going to do something I make sure to follow through. My word is my bond and my reputation is very important to me. I want people to be confident in me at all times. I volunteer on a horse farm for special needs riders. I enjoy being around horses and don't mind the hard work that is involved with taking care of them. Winston Churchill once said there is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man. I believe this is true of all animals.. I enjoy caring for all animals, and would be happy to care for other pets as well. I keep trying to convince the farm manager that we need a therapy camel as well! I enjoy hiking in the woods. I love when the weather warms out, because it allows me to get out more and explore nature with my pup. Pet care is my full time career. I'm willing to go above and beyond for my client's specific needs.i try to accommodate every request and only say no when it's just not feasible for me to provide excellent service to everyone. I take the time to get to know my clients and their specific needs and concerns. I don't hesitate to ask questions if I am unsure about anything. I do my best to accommodate each individual pet whether they are nervous and have separation anxiety or a bite history. I do my best to work with my clients to ensure a positive experience.

Qualifications

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

Pets

Ratings and reviews

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Jennifer R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 16, 2026

Marian is a very experienced dog sitter who was amazing to work with. She took great care of our pets and house. She proactively communicated updates and sent pictures. The animals clearly loved having her around and we can’t wait to have her back!

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Rachel B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 26, 2026

Marian is super knowledgeable and comforting. It was our first time using rover and she put us at ease. Our cat is pretty low maintenance but it just made us feel better having her pop by for a quick visit and a refresh. Thanks Marian!

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Joe N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 24, 2026

Marian did a great job, and went out of our her way to introduce her self to our anxious dog and did a great job with the house visit while we were out of the house. We will certainly us her again!

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Lynda M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 15, 2026

Marian looked after our (3) dogs and (1) cat for a long weekend, and was wonderful. Our pups tend to be anxious when we're not around, but they seemed very comfortable under Marian's care. She sent daily updates and photos, and the house and all the animals were in perfect shape when we returned!

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Nealey W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 09, 2026

Marian saved us! We needed an overnight sitter for our new puppy and she delivered. We came home to a happy puppy and clean house which was so appreciated since we arrived home around 1am. Marian stayed late for us, followed our crating plan and is an all around 10/10!

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Arielle T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 07, 2026

Marian was excellent, she went above and beyond. When our flight was cancelled, she didn’t hesitate to work with us to extend her stay. Highly recommend!!

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Calendar and availability

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Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Marian can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
I provide excellent customer service to my four legged and two legged clients by getting to know all about them. I start by scheduling a meet and greet in order to get a sense of you and your pet, and make sure you are both comfortable with me. I like to ask lots of questions about schedules, feeding, activities, toys and habits to make sure I understand their specific needs and preferences. I ensure that I have your contact information in case a question arises, and make sure that I answer any questions you have for me. Owners can always contact me if they forget to mention something in the meet and greet, or if they think of a question they forgot to ask earlier. I follow all instructions given to me, so that your pup has the best possible experience. My dog Jasmine gets along with most dogs, but she’ll need to meet your pup first to make sure there are no issues. She is a large dog and 4 years old — she has a lot of energy and enjoys a good romp. Sometimes she can come on a little too strong and intimidate a shy or less confident dog. If both pets enjoy the meet and greet then I would very much enjoy bringing her along to play with other pets.
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.