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Marilyn M.

Star Sitter

Shallotte, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
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Services

Marilyn can care for

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

Availability

My one fixed appointment is Church on Sunday; beyond that, my time is flexible. I want your pets to feel comfortable and secure in your absence and for you to feel confident about their care.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Marilyn M.

Communication

19 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My single goal is to provide the same loving care that you do, whether in feeding, walking or overnight. During our Meet and Greet, you can give me the details of care you want me to provide your fur babies. 🙂 If you have animals other than dogs or cats, or even a mini-zoo, then we can discuss their particular needs and care in detail at our Meet and Greet.

Information Marilyn M. would like to know about your pet

It is important to me that I duplicate your routine with your dog, cat, or other pet as much as possible; it helps them feel more secure and comfortable while you are away. They know what to expect. My knowing of any special needs, triggers, or anxieties, and how you help your pet with these issues is another need-to-know.

A typical day

I love taking dogs along new, interesting, but safe paths, and letting them catch up on all the doggy "news" and scents in the area. If they have been in a crate for a while, getting them up and out and playing some is a must. Ear scratches, tummy rubs, and chin and ear rubs? Well, that's next...love'em, love'em, love'em...that's what they need to know. With cats, I like to spend time playing with them or just loving on them, whichever they go for...you know how cats are! It's all on their terms. ? Other pets? They also need to feel safe, secure, and loved until you get back home.

Location

Shallotte, NC

Marilyn M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Marilyn M. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Fur, feathers, or fins-I❤️animals!

Pet care experience

I don't know how people live without pets to love. I do know how important loving, trusted care is whenever you can't be with them. I love all animals, (although I would probably draw the line at a Komodo Dragon😊). I have cared for dogs, cats, fish, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs, parakeets, parrots, and a magician's doves and rabbits. While volunteering at a wild bird rehab center, I even learned how to feed a baby hummingbird - that was amazing! (One side note: One of my testimonials calls me "Jo"; while in Denver, my clients knew me as "Jo", which is my middle name.)

Reviews

Pamela S.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 28, 2026
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We love all the communication we get from Marilyn!

Sonya S.
House Sitting • Mar 31, 2026
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Kind, calm thoughtful care. Our dogs seem calm and relaxed when we get home!

Lynn G.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 14, 2026
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Great care for my cats

Amy M. G.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 07, 2026
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Wonderful care taker and very trustworthy! We would love to have Marilyn watch our kitty again soon :)

About Marilyn M.

Communication

19 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My single goal is to provide the same loving care that you do, whether in feeding, walking or overnight. During our Meet and Greet, you can give me the details of care you want me to provide your fur babies. 🙂 If you have animals other than dogs or cats, or even a mini-zoo, then we can discuss their particular needs and care in detail at our Meet and Greet.

Information Marilyn M. would like to know about your pet

It is important to me that I duplicate your routine with your dog, cat, or other pet as much as possible; it helps them feel more secure and comfortable while you are away. They know what to expect. My knowing of any special needs, triggers, or anxieties, and how you help your pet with these issues is another need-to-know.

A typical day

I love taking dogs along new, interesting, but safe paths, and letting them catch up on all the doggy "news" and scents in the area. If they have been in a crate for a while, getting them up and out and playing some is a must. Ear scratches, tummy rubs, and chin and ear rubs? Well, that's next...love'em, love'em, love'em...that's what they need to know. With cats, I like to spend time playing with them or just loving on them, whichever they go for...you know how cats are! It's all on their terms. ? Other pets? They also need to feel safe, secure, and loved until you get back home.

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Marilyn M.

Star Sitter

Shallotte, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews