Marilyn C.
Marilyn C.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Pet’s New Favorite Human
I bring a lifetime of diverse animal experience to every pet I care for. I grew up with a rescue dog—and even a pet duck—which taught me early how to adapt to different personalities and needs. Today I share my home with Halo, my black rescue cat, and Grover, my rescue Yorkie, both of whom remind me daily how important patience and trust are. I also cared for Daisy, my special‑needs yellow lab, and understand the gentle routines senior pets require. And with Teddie, my Coton de Tulear from a prestigious lineage, I’m familiar with breed‑specific care and structured environments. Whether your pet is a rescue, a senior, a purebred, or a quirky little character, I meet them exactly where they are and make sure they feel safe, understood, and loved.
Cat care experience
Marilyn also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I provide pet care exclusively through walks and drop‑in visits, which means your pet stays in the comfort and familiarity of their own home. During each visit, I follow your routines closely—feeding, fresh water, medication, enrichment, and any specific instructions you share. I keep a calm, reassuring presence, make sure doors are locked, and always double‑check your pet’s safety before leaving. My goal is to maintain your pet’s normal rhythm while giving them attentive, reliable care and keeping your home secure.
Ratings and reviews
Marilyn did a great job taking care of our two cats while we were away. We asked her to drop in twice a day, and she was both prompt and reliable. We would definitely use her services again.
Dependable and detail oriented!
Marilyn was a wonderful cat sitter. She was very thorough in making sure she knew where everything was and what needed to be done ahead of time. She came at the scheduled times, fed them per my instructions, and pilled the cat that needed medication. She sent plenty of photos of the kitties and gave me a detailed update of how things were going, and spent plenty of time with them. I really appreciate how wonderful she did taking care of my three kitties. I would not hesitate to have her come again.
Thanks for being so kind to Cosmo, he is in a good mood when I get home thanks to you
Great dog walker and good communication
Marilyn is an excellent cat sitter who goes above and beyond. She paid very close attention to the instructions that were given for my cat. She attended to everything that I asked her to do. She provided me with detailed updates on my cat. Despite my cat being shy, she managed to get pictures of him that I enjoyed seeing. I was most impressed with the efforts she made to connect with my cat who doesn’t typically respond well to strangers and is very skittish. She seemed very invested in making sure that he was doing reasonably well. I got the impression that she cared for my cat in the same loving way that she cares for her own pets. Her willingness to help on short notice was much appreciated. I would absolutely recommend Marilyn and plan to arrange for her to care for my cat in the future.
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Schedule
As a writer who works from home, I have a naturally flexible schedule that allows me to give pets consistent attention throughout the day. My routine is calm, predictable, and easy to adjust around your pet’s needs—whether that means midday walks, morning check‑ins, or evening visits. Because I’m home most of the time, I’m able to provide steady, reliable care and keep your pet’s day running smoothly and stress‑free.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsMarilyn can host up to 10 drop-ins per day
- To give your pet the safest, most comfortable care, I appreciate knowing any aggressive tendencies, behavioral issues, special needs, required medications, or temperament details ahead of time. This helps me follow your routines closely, support your pet’s comfort level, and make sure every visit is calm, safe, and tailored to their personality.