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Marie S.

Star Sitter

Abilene, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
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Services

Marie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Marie can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am a retired special education teacher. I tutor a couple of times a week and also volunteer at a free breakfast program. Besides that, my schedule is wide open.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Marie S.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

walks, feeding, and clean-up. My top priority is to provide your furry friend with the loving attention they deserve. This means I will engage with them through playful petting, spend quality time by their side, and converse with them to keep them emotionally fulfilled. Trust me to treat your pet like family!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Marie S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any special needs, fears, calming techniques, allergies and/or what they like. A tummy rub, sitting on my lap, etc…

A typical day

I love to keep your pet engaged and active. Whether it’s going for a walk, playing fetch, or any other activity they enjoy. It’s all about them and what they enjoy.

Location

Abilene, TX

Marie S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Marie S. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Caring, loving, reliable pet care!

Pet care experience

I’ve always had animals more specifically dogs. I’m a retired special education teacher with lots of patiences. I’ve been successful in adopting dogs with trauma and working with them to overcome this.

Cat care experience

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Patient, loving, and reliable.

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

Reviews

Tory S.
Drop-In Visits • May 29, 2026
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She is super sweet and keeps me updated with my puppy. She even tells me how my cats are doing! She is very flexible and helps me last minute with my crazy schedule.

Jennifer D.
Drop-In Visits • May 17, 2026
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Thank you so much for taking care of the cats while I was gone. They are doing great and everything was taken care of. Would definitely recommend and use you again.

Katie I.
Drop-In Visits • May 06, 2026
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Marie has cared for our dog twice now and she is fantastic! She provides great care, communication and is so sweet with our furbaby. Highly recommend her for a pet sitter!

Tory S.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 26, 2026
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Very kind and helpful. She was sure to tell me exactly what happened on the walks

About Marie S.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

walks, feeding, and clean-up. My top priority is to provide your furry friend with the loving attention they deserve. This means I will engage with them through playful petting, spend quality time by their side, and converse with them to keep them emotionally fulfilled. Trust me to treat your pet like family!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Marie S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any special needs, fears, calming techniques, allergies and/or what they like. A tummy rub, sitting on my lap, etc…

A typical day

I love to keep your pet engaged and active. Whether it’s going for a walk, playing fetch, or any other activity they enjoy. It’s all about them and what they enjoy.

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.
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Marie S.

Star Sitter

Abilene, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews