marilyn C.
marilyn C.
Contact for Boarding
from $55 per night
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
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 👌
I highly recommend Marilyn to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring person to take care of their pets. We feel completely comfortable leaving them in her care. Marilyn is a true dog lover, and it shows in the way she treats our girls. They are always happy to see her, and we know they are getting plenty of attention, affection, and great care while they are with her. It makes traveling much easier knowing we don’t have to worry about them while we’re away. We trust Marilyn completely with our dogs and wouldn’t hesitate to leave them with her anytime. I would gladly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who will treat their pets like part of the family.
Marilyn is my “go-to” sitter anytime I’m traveling and can’t take my dogs with me. She truly loves my dogs, and they absolutely love her! Whether she comes to my house to care for them or I drop them off at hers with all their essentials—toys, chewy bones, food, treats, and even their little life jackets—I never have to worry. I know they will be loved, spoiled, kept safe, and cared for just as I would care for them myself. That kind of peace of mind is priceless when you’re away from your pets. I trust Marilyn completely with my girls and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for someone dependable, caring, and genuinely wonderful with dogs.
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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.