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Marina G.

Grand Terrace, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
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I’ll care for all pets big & small!

Pet care experience

I’ve been pet sitting for friends and family since I was in middle school. I started with my grandparents dog, and my friend’s 7 cats, and I’ve cared for anything from chihuahuas to pit bulls to great danes. I also am a current animal science major, and I volunteer at the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley, so I’ve been trained in the proper handling and care of dogs and cats, and it’s truly my passion. I have a collection of dog breed, care, and training books that I’ve been adding to since I was as young as 7, and I work hard to ensure I can do my best to keep your pets happy and safe.

Reviews

Tiffany Y.
Dog Walking • Aug 10, 2023
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Marina walked my dog weekly and was very reliable. She also helped out with last minute requests and has been accommodating. She gives great reports and i feel very safe with my dog in her care. I would/will book with her again.

Jillian M.
House Sitting • Aug 08, 2023
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Thank you, Marina, for house sitting my two pups! When I returned from my trip, Bailey and Bodie were all smiles, not anxious at all. Marina left the house as tidy as she had found it, and it was nice to know my pups were receiving love and attention while I was away!

Karina M.
House Sitting • Jul 15, 2023
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My second booking with Marina, she’s my go-to!! I love how empathetic she is to all animals, she’s very patient with my independent grumpy cat and my very crazy active kitten, she’s very attentive to their needs and can read animals very easily! Both my cats love her! Thank you Marina for always treating my babies like they’re your own!

Lori F.
House Sitting • Jul 13, 2023
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Marina is the best! She is so dependable and caring. Our dogs absolutely love her and so do we♥️

About Marina G.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
10% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Please read all info: Of course it’s different depending on how you care for your pets or whatever their needs may be, but when I’m caring for your pets I try to be there with them as much as I can. I’ll try to follow your feeding schedule and times, and I’ll let the dogs out for potty breaks every couple hours unless they know to come to me or go to the door, and I like to keep my eye on them as much as possible for a clue on what they need from me if they’re trying to communicate something in any way. I’ll change the water at least once a day, or whenever I notice it’s running low or looking dirty, and depending on what your dog is used to, I can give walks at least once a day. I can do overnights if that is something you or your pet will need, but I will require a clean place to sleep. All in all, if you have a routine you and your pets prefer to stick to, I will do my best to follow that routine as well. The most important thing to me is your pet’s happiness and comfort. DISCLAIMER: I of course am going to do my absolute best to take care of not only your pets, but your home as well, whatever that may entail. However, I’ve had an issue in the past and want to avoid anything similar in the future; my specialty and my focus is on your pets. If you have plants or other pets aside from dogs or cats, I will obviously do my best to take care of them, but I do not excel in those areas, specifically plants, and will need your specific instructions on how you would like me to care for them. Again, I don’t want to sound harsh, but I cannot be held liable for your plants, especially if they are outside and the weather is causing them extra harm that I won’t know how to deal with. Of course, I will reiterate, I will try my best to care for them with your instructions, and it is never my intention to cause harm or neglect any part of your home that may need my attention, but my focus and my main concern is the health and safety of your pets. Thank you for your understanding.

Information Marina G. would like to know about your pet

While I have experience with many different types of animals, including dogs with/recovering from separation anxiety/generalized anxiety and deafness, as well as working with animals in a veterinary setting, I will need to know any important information about your pet. Please inform me of any special needs and their abilities regarding these, and, especially with cats, if they are prone to play biting or scratching. I have to prioritize my own safety and well being alongside your pet’s, and I need to be prepared if they have any of these tendencies so I know what I’m dealing with. I know how to handle them and am more than willing, but I need to know of this beforehand so I know what precautions to take so that I don’t startle myself or your pet, or allow either of us to be put in danger.

A typical day

It all depends on your dog, but if your dog is more active I can take them to the park and bring a ball or a toy, or take them on drives if that’s something they enjoy. If they’re less active, I’m more than happy to sit with them and keep them company or give them pets and attention if that’s what they desire as well.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$30per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$16per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$15per walk

Marina can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I go to school 2 days a week, and volunteer at the Humane Society once a week, so I work around that schedule to care for your pets. Mondays are my lab days, so I’m on campus from 9am to 7pm typically, so those days are more full for me, but on Wednesdays I’m only on campus from 9:30-3:30, and on Thursdays I’m at the Humane Society from 9-1 so I have more time, and aside from my own pets, homework, and certain appointments or whatever may be, I am completely free all other days.

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About Marina G.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
10% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Please read all info: Of course it’s different depending on how you care for your pets or whatever their needs may be, but when I’m caring for your pets I try to be there with them as much as I can. I’ll try to follow your feeding schedule and times, and I’ll let the dogs out for potty breaks every couple hours unless they know to come to me or go to the door, and I like to keep my eye on them as much as possible for a clue on what they need from me if they’re trying to communicate something in any way. I’ll change the water at least once a day, or whenever I notice it’s running low or looking dirty, and depending on what your dog is used to, I can give walks at least once a day. I can do overnights if that is something you or your pet will need, but I will require a clean place to sleep. All in all, if you have a routine you and your pets prefer to stick to, I will do my best to follow that routine as well. The most important thing to me is your pet’s happiness and comfort. DISCLAIMER: I of course am going to do my absolute best to take care of not only your pets, but your home as well, whatever that may entail. However, I’ve had an issue in the past and want to avoid anything similar in the future; my specialty and my focus is on your pets. If you have plants or other pets aside from dogs or cats, I will obviously do my best to take care of them, but I do not excel in those areas, specifically plants, and will need your specific instructions on how you would like me to care for them. Again, I don’t want to sound harsh, but I cannot be held liable for your plants, especially if they are outside and the weather is causing them extra harm that I won’t know how to deal with. Of course, I will reiterate, I will try my best to care for them with your instructions, and it is never my intention to cause harm or neglect any part of your home that may need my attention, but my focus and my main concern is the health and safety of your pets. Thank you for your understanding.

Information Marina G. would like to know about your pet

While I have experience with many different types of animals, including dogs with/recovering from separation anxiety/generalized anxiety and deafness, as well as working with animals in a veterinary setting, I will need to know any important information about your pet. Please inform me of any special needs and their abilities regarding these, and, especially with cats, if they are prone to play biting or scratching. I have to prioritize my own safety and well being alongside your pet’s, and I need to be prepared if they have any of these tendencies so I know what I’m dealing with. I know how to handle them and am more than willing, but I need to know of this beforehand so I know what precautions to take so that I don’t startle myself or your pet, or allow either of us to be put in danger.

A typical day

It all depends on your dog, but if your dog is more active I can take them to the park and bring a ball or a toy, or take them on drives if that’s something they enjoy. If they’re less active, I’m more than happy to sit with them and keep them company or give them pets and attention if that’s what they desire as well.

Location

Grand Terrace, CA

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Marina G.

Grand Terrace, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews