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Marilyn B.

Croydon

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
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In my eyes, animals always win as the sweetest

Pet care experience

I have been around animals all my life. Growing up on a plot we had dogs, cats and rabbits as pets. I love my pets like my daughter and she knows the most important thing is being around animals for wellbeing and lasting friendship. I have experience with small pet dogs and cats to older pets and skills to look after and nature them like my own children. I have looked after my friends animals while their away in my house for ten days or longer enjoying outdoors long walks and trips to the beach. I have my own pets that stay with me and my cat is 17 years old now. We can take care of your pets and have long walks and fun. My daughter is 13 years old so she helps me with the walks and I find the animals really enjoy the run in the park with her both of us are very active and enjoy a fun run and walks around the parks. Plenty to choose from in Croydon and surrounding areas. I drive so taking the pets too a big park isn’t a problem we have Lloyds park, Mitcham Common, Purley fields, Farthing downs, Beddington Park, just give name a few depending on area. I also foster cats so used to dealing with all types of animals. In a previous booking, we were looking after a dog, fish and cat and managed to save the fish’s life even though I know nothing about fish. My daughter and I discovered the fish very unwell in our time of looking after it and found it gasping for air and thought that was quite odd and researched on google what it meant and when we learned the truth about it we were quite worried. Instantly we informed the owners and asked what we should do and researched as well and found that all we needed to do was change the tank water. When we did the fish was happy and swimming. 1 day later the fish was sitting in one side of the tank on the bottom and so we researched what it meant and apparently it meant something was poisoned in the water and the fish wasn’t able to breathe properly. Google told us to take the fish out and put it into better water conditions. With no hesitation we took the fish out using a fish net and put it into a bowl of cold water and gave it some food and it seemed much happier in there and was able to breathe. When the owners came back they sought to the problem and bought the fish a new tank. It is happy now and has survived! If there is fish within your household were quite happy to watch the fish and feed them, which isn’t chargeable.

Reviews

Dee C.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 13, 2023
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Marilyn is a very nice lady however I did find she did not stick to the agreed drop in times. Also a few of my other requests were not done correctly.

J D.
Dog Walking • Jun 24, 2023
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Marilyn was very good with our dog , he enjoyed his walkies very much .

Matthew R.
House Sitting • Apr 10, 2023
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Marilyn was great, our cat is very happy and we would definitely have Marilyn cat sit for us again in the future.

Lila R.
House Sitting • Jun 07, 2022
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Best cat sitter 💕 thank you for taking care of my baby once again

About Marilyn B.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

38 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We feed them play with them make sure it’s safe fenced garden if a backyard, gates indoor for exit Safety measures if going out for walks proper leads and safety harness.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Marilyn B. would like to know about your pet

I don't mind as long as the dog or cat isn't dangerous. We have all dogs and cats happy to look after shy dogs too. My daughter is 14 years old so she is used to all pets and loves them to bits.

A typical day

I have a big park near me Mitcham common lots of hills and outdoor fun to run and get exercise. We go to beddington park too which is a very big park for the dogs to enjoy a good run. I am very active walking, cycling and running to keep my health and love animals to go out and about enjoying the exercise.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
£35per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
£15per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood

Marilyn can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat

Marilyn can watch in your home

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

Availability

It is my full time job. My routine is drop in’s,dog walks, dog sitting,cat sitting and puppy house sitting. Playing games and lots of cuddles.

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Not available
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Calendar last updated 7 days ago
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About Marilyn B.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

38 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We feed them play with them make sure it’s safe fenced garden if a backyard, gates indoor for exit Safety measures if going out for walks proper leads and safety harness.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Marilyn B. would like to know about your pet

I don't mind as long as the dog or cat isn't dangerous. We have all dogs and cats happy to look after shy dogs too. My daughter is 14 years old so she is used to all pets and loves them to bits.

A typical day

I have a big park near me Mitcham common lots of hills and outdoor fun to run and get exercise. We go to beddington park too which is a very big park for the dogs to enjoy a good run. I am very active walking, cycling and running to keep my health and love animals to go out and about enjoying the exercise.

Location

Croydon, United Kingdom

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Marilyn B.

Croydon

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews