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Marina H.

Albany, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•6 reviews
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Indoor cats only & select dogs

Pet care experience

I am a mother of 2 cats (they have another parent to care for them while I house sit). I brush their teeth everyday, administer meds, cuddle, and all the things necessary to keep my babies happy, healthy, and comfortable. As a cat mom, I understand how scary and stressful it is to leave your babies in someone else's care. I treat every cat and dog as if they are my own. They'll be in good company! I have lots of experience with dogs. I grew up around dogs of all sizes - from pugs and Jack Russel Terriers to Dobermans and Newfoundlands! I was a dog walker with Wag for a couple of years in undergrad and walked a number of dogs with various personalities. I am willing to be flexible so that your pup(s) and kitties get the best possible service. I will deny requests if a meet-and-greet cannot be scheduled before the dates of concern. Meet and greets are so essential! Safety for all of us is my #1 concern for myself, you, & your baby/babies. Your pets are more than family, they are an extension of you. I will treat them with the utmost care and respect.

Reviews

Emiley P.
House Sitting • Apr 10, 2024
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Marina was fantastic! Her communication was regular and consistent. She left our home just the way she found it and we came home to two happy pets. We would absolutely ask Marina for her services again.

Lesley P.
House Sitting • Oct 10, 2022
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Marina was great with our high anxiety pups. She had great communication, and great dog instincts. Would definitely recommend and will book again.

Alexa S.
House Sitting • Sep 15, 2022
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Marina stayed at our house to watch our two pups and we are so so happy we chose her!! Our pups loved her and had so much fun hanging out. We will definitely be using her again when we need someone we trust to stay with our dogs ? thank you!!

Crimson R.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 07, 2022
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Marina was excellent! She watched my four cats while I was out of state for a weekend. She took the time to let the cats come to her and get to know her. Once they were comfortable, she played with them, gave them treats, pets, and extra love for me while I couldn't when I was away. I feel that Marina went above and beyond for my cats and I absolutely recommend her. I will be booking with her again in the future.

About Marina H.

Communication

75% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
86% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I do not provide boarding or any other services in my own home. I will not transport pets except in the event of an emergency, of course. I will do my best to accommodate special circumstances.

Information Marina H. would like to know about your pet

It would be helpful to know what triggers your dog has. If your dog doesn't play well with others, is food aggressive, gets a little too rough with certain toys/play styles, etc., I need to know. I also want to know if a dog is a rescue, particularly with an abusive past. These babies usually need a completely different approach to become friends.

A typical day

I can drop in to freshen water, feed, play, and hang out. I am no longer offering walks for dogs with aggression/stress triggers. I prefer to stay within your neighborhood for walks for safety and convenience. I do more than just sleep over or pop in. I want to spend quality time with your pets and keep them company while you are gone.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

Marina can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am a full time doctoral student, so I am somewhat flexible outside of my fixed in-person class schedule. When you send a request, I'll ask more questions to make sure we're a good fit for each other!

About Marina H.

Communication

75% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
86% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I do not provide boarding or any other services in my own home. I will not transport pets except in the event of an emergency, of course. I will do my best to accommodate special circumstances.

Information Marina H. would like to know about your pet

It would be helpful to know what triggers your dog has. If your dog doesn't play well with others, is food aggressive, gets a little too rough with certain toys/play styles, etc., I need to know. I also want to know if a dog is a rescue, particularly with an abusive past. These babies usually need a completely different approach to become friends.

A typical day

I can drop in to freshen water, feed, play, and hang out. I am no longer offering walks for dogs with aggression/stress triggers. I prefer to stay within your neighborhood for walks for safety and convenience. I do more than just sleep over or pop in. I want to spend quality time with your pets and keep them company while you are gone.

Location

Albany, NY

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Marina H.

Albany, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•6 reviews