marilyn C.
marilyn C.
Highlights
Pet care experience
SERVING LAP DOGS FOR OVER 20 YEARS!
About Me 🐾 I’ve always had dogs as part of my family and truly believe they bring so much love, happiness, and companionship into our lives. 🐾 I understand that pets are more than just animals — they are family. When you leave your pet in my care, I want you to feel completely comfortable knowing they are being treated with the same love, patience, and attention I would give my own. ❤️ I’m a caring, responsible, and dependable person who genuinely enjoys spending time with animals. I love giving dogs attention, playing with them, taking walks, keeping them company, and making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while their owners are away. 🐕 Every pet has a unique personality, routine, and tailored needs, and I’m happy to follow whatever routine makes your pet feel most at home. My goal is simple: to give your pets lots of love and attention while giving you peace of mind knowing they are in good hands. 🐶❤️ I would be honored to care for your furry family members and treat them like they are my own! 🏠
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Marilyn was so amazing making sure my dog felt comfortable and safe. Had an amazing experience with her services. She goes over the top on asking important key details to make sure you’re rest assured. Thanks marilyn!
Marilyn is such an amazing dog sitter! She takes her job very seriously which I so appreciate. She was very thorough in learning all about Lucky and making sure they were a good fit. I feel so comfortable leaving Lucky knowing she’ll be safe and happy. I received frequent updates and lots of pictures! We’ll definitely be back! Thank you Marilyn!!!
Hands down the best sitter! This was my first time ever using a sitter for Mazi, and she made the whole experience so easy and stress-free. She kept me updated with pictures and messages, and I could tell Mazi was having a great time and was well taken care of. I really appreciate how caring and attentive she was. I would definitely book with her again! ❤️🐶
Hi, I am a friend of Dee for many years now. Dee is a very kind and caring person. I have been around Dee when she was interacting with her dogs. She knows her dogs temperaments and needs and always seeking the best care for them. Dee would care for anyone dogs with care and love. They would be so lucky to have a wonderful person like Dee take care of their pet.
I was able to travel with zero worry. I cameyhome to a happy, relaxed, and wonderfully tired pup! I couldn't ask for a better or more reliable sitter. If you want top tier care for your furry best friend, look no further. Highly, highly recommend Marilyn (Dee).
5/5 Stars – The Absolute Best Home Away From Home! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Finding someone you truly trust with your dog is so tough, but Marilyn (Dee) has been an absolute blessing. Would recommend 👌
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
While Marilyn is technically my first name, most people call me Dee ❤️ I currently work remotely from home with flexible hours, my schedule changes from week to week, so I am able to adjust my work load according to my scheduled furry friends visits so they may have my full attention 🐾
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
WHAT TO EXPECT: 🐾 Boarding at my house: 🐾 We welcome dogs of all sizes and truly want every pup who stays with us to feel comfortable, safe, and right at home. Our home has a large, open-concept downstairs area with plenty of room to move around, play, stretch out, and even jump on the furniture if that’s what your dog enjoys! 🐶 We do have stairs, but if you prefer to keep your dog on the main level for safety, we are more than happy to put up a dog gate to block access to the upstairs. Our backyard is completely fenced with a 4-foot aluminum fence and has a beautiful, scenic view overlooking the lake. We do have a pool, too. Your dog will never be left unattended in the backyard or around the pool area. If your dog loves to swim, you are welcome to provide a doggy swim jacket, and I would be happy to supervise and even swim a few laps with your pup! 💧🐾 We are a completely gated community, on a Quiet Cul-de sac street, and have plenty of common grounds for walking pets. If your dog is accustomed to being crated, you are welcome to bring your personal crate, or you may use our large crate if needed. We also have two comfortable dog beds, and an outdoor mesh dog bed and plenty of cozy blankets available.🐾 Please bring these items for every stay: 1. Collar or PREFERABLY a harness, especially if I am to be walking them 2. Leash 3. Full supply of your dog’s regular food (dry or wet) 4. Medications if any, with clear instructions 4. Car seat, if your dog will need transportation services 5. Favorite toys or comfort items your dog enjoys 🐾 6. Pee Pads if accommodating a puppy I am also happy to provide multiple photos and updates throughout the day upon your request. I know how reassuring it is to see your dog happy, comfortable, and enjoying their stay while you’re away. 📸❤️ We look forward to getting to know your dog and giving them lots of love, attention, and a wonderful home-away-from-home experience! From time to time, we may have multiple dogs staying with us, some days we help pet parents while they are at work, and pups are just here for a few hours during the day for "day-time play" and others are boarders who stay the night. If your dog requires a more customized arrangement regarding alone time or prefers a quieter environment without other dogs, please check with us in advance. We will always do everything we can to make you feel at ease and to address any safety or comfort concerns. Additionally, if you have both a dog and a cat in your home and would like them to board together for convenience with us, we may be able to accommodate that request, although we are not currently listed as offering cat boarding at this time. Thank you for considering our home for your dog’s stay through Rover and trusting us with your beloved family member. 🐾
A typical day
If you have a lap dog thats perfect!🐾 I am more then happy to accommodate snuggle time, or I am happy to entertain with toys or an energetic type for lots of exercise.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsNo females in heatmarilyn can host up to 4 pets per night
- I do require a quick 10-15 minute meet & greet consult before my decision in scheduling the final booking, this can be at a public location if preferred, at that time I will create a file specifically for your furry companion, to keep on record for future reference. Any special requests, medication details will be discussed ahead, temperament issues will also be addressed beforehand. 🐾 Example of Questionnaire: up to date on vaccines/flea and tick concerns friendly with other dogs? medical conditions or allergies? food/treat preferences? clear instructions on meal time portions food aggression or other issues such as triggers, anxiety, timid behaviors.