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Marika S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Marika S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $45 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
11 years of experience

Pet care experience

Loving Patient Care for Your Pup 🐾

I’m a lifelong animal lover with over 11 years of hands on experience caring for dogs of different ages and personalities. I have a 3 year old Maltese-Spitz mix from Uganda. I provide gentle, patient care, and treat every pet like my own - with love, safety, and lots of affection.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
11 years of experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I prioritize a safe, comfortable, and loving environment for every dog. Building trust is key - I make sure your furry family member feels secure, happy, and care for, whether it’s playtime, walks, or quiet moments at home.

Ratings and reviews

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Elizabeth Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 15, 2026

Marika was very responsive to our texts while we were away. The dogs seem happy and well cared for. One of our dogs had digestive issues and she made her rice to help resolve the issue. She also helped with our plants.

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Elizabeth Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 08, 2026

We are.getting to know Marika. Kiwi and Millie seem very comfortable with her. This was their first walk with her and it went very well.

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Jordan D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 08, 2026

Marika was always on time and communicative throughout this entire process. This is the first time I’ve used something like this and she made the experience easy. I was away, but my mother was here to stay with kennedy, and according to her experience, she said she came on time and really did take care of the dog during his walks. He would be very excited when he saw her through the window and ready to start his walk with her. And when he came back, he was tired a lot more calm than he’s been especially for being six months it was really impressive. She’s definitely someone I’m gonna reconsider hiring again if I need her for this type of situation. Also would like to point out that we loss his poop bag holder and she replaced it free of charge with one she had at home. Which she didn’t have to do. But I still appreciate so much.

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Onika S.
Feb 26, 2026

Highly recommend! Marika room amazing care of my boxer during a very difficult time. She was gentle, attentive, and responsible with her medications and special needs. I truly appreciated the updates and peace of mind she provided. It was clear she genuinely cared for her like her own.

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Schedule

I currently work remotely, which gives me plenty of flexibility and time to care for your furry family member. Your pet will receive consistent attention, supervision, and companionship throughout the day.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Marika can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
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.