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Marika P.

Silver spring, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
216 reviews
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Services

Marika can care for

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

Availability

I and doing pet care full time so your pet will have my full attention. This also means I am flexible and will do what I can to meet your needs or fulfill any special requests.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Marika P.

Communication

50 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I will follow your instructions and communicate with you to make sure your pet is safe and comfortable whether they are staying with me or I am going to them.

Information Marika P. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors. Tell me what I can do to help your pup relax and have fun.

A typical day

I have a fenced in backyard with lots of toys. We can play there or go on a walk in the park that is half a block from my house. We are also close to the northwest branch trail if your pup is a hiker.

Location

Silver spring, MD

Marika P.'s Neighborhood

I love all breeds! Let’s play!

Pet care experience

I grew up with dogs and love all animals. I have been in the pet care business full time for 3 years and love every minute of it. I’ve cared for many breeds and special needs pets. I will treat your pet like my own. I’m trustworthy, hardworking, and a true animal lover! I love going to the dog park just to admire all the cute pooches. I take long walks on my own time and love exploring new neighborhoods. It would be a bonus if I could go on these walks with a pup companion. I speak French and Spanish too so if your pet is multilingual, no problem! I’m looking forward to making some new animal friends. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Reviews

Nicole L.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 28, 2026
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Marika is the best. She takes great care of our older cat, and she always provides fun updates. In the past we even had a weather emergency at our house and Marika sent pictures and provided info for us until we could return. She’s not only dependable, but the animals love her too!

Donna H.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 18, 2026
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Marika always takes the best care for our kitties. They always seem happy and completely unstressed when we return home. She’s the best!

Margaret A.
House Sitting • Nov 11, 2025
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Marika is a wonderful dog sitter. She takes really good care of our nervous rescue pups and always leaves our house in perfect order. We will definitely engage her again for dog sitting!

Donna H.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 04, 2025
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Always love having Marika take care of our cats when we are away. Such peace of mind knowing they are so well cared for.

About Marika P.

Communication

50 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I will follow your instructions and communicate with you to make sure your pet is safe and comfortable whether they are staying with me or I am going to them.

Information Marika P. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors. Tell me what I can do to help your pup relax and have fun.

A typical day

I have a fenced in backyard with lots of toys. We can play there or go on a walk in the park that is half a block from my house. We are also close to the northwest branch trail if your pup is a hiker.

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Marika P.

Silver spring, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
216 reviews