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Marija R.

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Marija R.

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Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $17 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Loving Pet Care

Hi, I’m Marika! I’m a teacher, artist, mom, and lifelong animal lover. I’ve been caring for animals my entire life. I grew up with dogs and learned from an early age the importance of daily walks, playtime, companionship, and responsible pet care. As an adult, I’ve shared my home with cats and currently care for multiple cats of my own. I offer cat sitting, drop-in visits, and dog walking with a focus on kindness, reliability, and individualized care. Living with both dogs and cats has taught me that every pet is unique. I enjoy getting to know each animal’s personality and making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while their family is away. I would love the opportunity to meet you and your furry family members!

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
20 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I do not offer pet care in my home. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I follow their routines closely and make sure pets have fresh water, meals, exercise, playtime, and plenty of attention. I treat every pet and home with care, respect, and reliability.

Ratings and reviews

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Gretchen E.
Jul 15, 2026

Marija is a trusted pet caretaker! I am so thankful that I can count on her to care for my animals when I am not at home. That piece of mind is priceless.

Cecily C.
Jul 08, 2026

Marika is an incredibly responsible, competent and loving pet caregiver. She looked after my cat and home while I was away and I felt completely at ease knowing that my sweet boy would be taken care of; his physical and emotional needs as well. She even managed to leave my home looking better than I had left it. Marika is patient, kind and trustworthy.

Sinead L.
Jul 07, 2026

We couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter. Marika took the time to learn our cats’ routines and personalities, and it showed. She was kind, patient, and attentive, and we appreciated the thoughtful updates while we were away. It made traveling so much less stressful knowing our cats were in such good hands.

Rachael R.
Jul 07, 2026

I honestly can’t say enough good things about Marika. Finding someone you trust with your pets is hard enough, but finding someone you trust with your home too is even harder. I have absolutely no hesitation giving her a key to my house because I know she’s a genuinely good human being. She always sends me pictures and little updates while I’m gone, and you can tell she actually cares. It never feels like she’s just checking something off a list. The thing that always blows my mind is one of my cats HATES everyone. Like… hides under the bed and refuses to come out. Somehow that same cat comes right out for Marika. Animals always know, and I think that says everything about the kind of person she is. Because of her I finally feel like I can actually go out of town without stressing the whole time. That’s something I haven’t felt in a long time. Knowing my pets are with someone who loves them, respects my home, and is just a genuinely good human being gives me so much peace of mind. If you’re thinking about hiring her, do it. She’s kind, reliable, trustworthy, and exactly the type of person you hope to find when you’re leaving your pets in someone else’s care. I honestly couldn’t recommend her more.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My flexible schedule allows me to provide dependable dog walks and drop-in visits throughout the week.I understand how important routines are for pets and strive to keep them comfortable, happy, and well cared for while their owners are away.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Marija can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Please let me know about your pet’s daily routine, personality, medical needs, favorite activities, and any behaviors I should expect. If your pet has any fears, dislikes, triggers, or history of aggression, I’d appreciate knowing in advance so I can provide the safest, most comfortable experience for everyone. The more I know, the better I can care for your pet while you’re away.
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.