Marilyn V.
Marilyn V.
Contact for Boarding
from $45 per night
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Retired vet tech who ❤️s 2 pet sit!
I was a veterinary nurse for 10 amazing years before retiring from Bridge Park Animal Hospital in 2020. I reside in Grayson, GA with my 2 small children & 2 rescue kitties 🥰 While in my care, you will never have to wonder how your furbabies are doing because I enjoy sending multiple photos & video updates a day. No matter the breed or species; from cats and dogs to reptiles and rodents, I enjoy caring for them all! I’m trained to administer/perform a variety of tasks e.g. insulin shots, intravenous fluids, subcutaneous fluids, transdermal medications, oral meds, tube feedings, etc. I’ve had the pleasure of caring for the following breeds & species: Great Danes, “Toy” breeds, “Teacup” Breeds, “Miniature” breeds, Maine Coons, Brachycephalic breeds, Working breeds, Agility dogs, Ferals, Amphibians, Reptiles, Aquatic life, Opossums, Pigs, Owls, Cockatoos, Chickens, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, Hamsters, Rats, and Gerbils. Over the years, I’ve cared for many animals from all different walks of life: some recovering from surgery, others who have special needs, and abuse cases coming from rescues. Pet care for me is not only a passion but also something I take great pride in. Retiring from the veterinary world has been bittersweet & I genuinely miss providing specialty care to the community. As a mother, pet owner, and trained veterinary nurse; being a caregiver is just WHO I AM. I love drop-in visits most because pets are always more comfortable at home. I do occasionally board at my home & when they’re here, they are treated like family! I send very detailed reports and LOTS of pics/videos of their stay. For drop-ins, I try to make my visits as familar for your pets as I can. I’m extremely detail oriented so if maintaining a routine is important to you: I’m your gal! 😉
Cat care experience
Marilyn also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Marilyn was by far the best pet sitter we’ve ever left Gizmo with. Very sweet and caring with my little pooch. I’m so glad we met her. Gizmo loved being there with her and the kids. I pray that God continues to bless her and her family, Thank you so much we are very grateful.
Great communication. She provided many updates, and took good care of our fur baby.
Culby had the best time! I got updates everyday with pictures and a daily recap! We will be back:)
Marilyn provided a caring and safe place for my dog this week. Her communication was excellent. I got reports, pics, and video daily. I really think Gidget felt at home and at ease. I will be boarding with Marilyn again.
I am so grateful I found Marilyn! She’s a fantastic, knowledgeable dog sitter. She took great care of Tink (our beagle), making sure all of her dietary needs for allergies were taken care of and that Tink felt right at home the whole stay. Marilyn sent lots of pics and I could tell Tink seemed so happy! We’ll definitely plan to have Marilyn watch our dog again. 😊
Marilyn is a fantastic pet sitter! She took care of Bella like she was her own and sent great updates and pictures. Marilyn was also super accommodating to Bella’s routine, diet, and medical needs. Pets are in the best hands possible with Marilyn!
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Schedule
Pet care fits into my daily routine on early mornings on weekdays from 5am-11am ☀️ then again from 7pm-midnight 🌙 but my availability is more flexible on weekends.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Since having my toddlers, I’ve slowed down tremendously with boarding. Now that my kids are getting older, (they’re 4 & 5 now) I’d love to get back to hosting pets again 🤗 Drop-in visits have been my main focus for the last few years.. During drop-ins, I make sure to maintain a soft voice and a quiet entry/exit as to not frighten your pets in their safe place. I am very patient and I do not like to rush home visits. I take my time to gain your pet’s trust and also leave them be if it appears my presence is causing stress. I allow your pets to control the dynamic of our relationship - rather than forcing interaction. The goal is to always ensure they feel at ease when I am around.
A typical day
I love to use fetch, enrichment toys, and treats to help build rapport while simultaneously allowing your pet to get their “zoomies” out :D This is especially true when they're boarding because I know how anxious it can be to stay somewhere other than home.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.