Marika O.
Marika O.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $18 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
WFH, Active, Flexible. Cats & Dogs❤
I am an animal lover who grew up with cats and dogs, at most having 3 cats and 2 dogs at a time. My soul dog, Tessa, was a special needs German shepherd and passed away Spring of 2024. I have a big hole in my heart but am not ready to adopt again at the moment. Instead, I find a lot of fulfillment in taking care of my friends’ fur babies. I have plenty of experience taking care of high energy breeds, reactive dogs, special needs dogs, puppies, and elderly dogs of all shapes and sizes. I also have owned and petsitted several cats, including quirky orange cats 😂. As a side note, I am an amateur photographer and love getting beautiful shots of pets and their owners. I am dedicated to making pets feel safe and comfortable (in front of the camera and also in my care). You can see some examples in my profile!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I respect the pets’ space and boundaries, making sure they feel safe and comfortable. I know not every pet wants to be cuddled or played with, and adhere to the instructions and preferences from the owner.
Ratings and reviews
Marika did a fantastic job watching trex will definitely have her watch him again!
Mimi loves going on walks with Marika! I feel confident knowing she did her business (per photos) and that Mimi is having a good time. Thank you so much!
Marika is a great dog sitter! She is so communicative and helpful. My dog loves going to her house!
Grateful to have been able to rely on Marika to care for my kitty! Absolutely stunning photos of my fur ball were a sweet perk!
Marika is such a thoughtful and attentive caregiver!
Marika took such great care of Zooey! She sent me so many updates and I felt completely at ease with her! Would take Zooey to daycare anyday with her!
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Schedule
I work 100% from home with pretty flexible hours. I try to go on multiple walks a day, whether to run errands or look out at the lake. I can pretty easily adjust my schedule to accommodate home visits and walks during the workday.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsMarika can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know if your dog has any specific preferences, commands, triggers, allergies, routines, etc! No instructions are too detailed. I want to make sure your pet gets the specialized care and attention they need.