Marina L.
Marina L.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Keepin' their routine the same!
My undergraduate studies in Animal Cognition first brought me to Florida six years ago. I instantly fell in love with the sand, sun, and ability to truly live an outdoor lifestyle. And, it only gets better now that I get to share all these beautiful things with my rescued GSP pup! I have dedicated my professional career to studying the behavior of animals, whether it's marine mammals, horses, or our beloved canine companions. I have recently found myself returning to my passion for dog training and personalizing everyday routines to best suit my clients. Just like many of us paw parents, our pets equally benefit from consistency and familiar support. Taking this extra step to understand your pet's day-to-day routine and specific needs is how I plan to ease you both while you enjoy your time away. Don't worry, we plan on enjoying our time together too as we play, snuggle, and maybe sneak an extra treat or two! Just like you would if you were home 😉 PLEASE NOTE: *A scheduled MEET & GREET with your pet(s) will be REQUIRED prior to finalizing any services. *I have a FULL-TIME job and cannot guarantee midday potty breaks for most bookings. *I currently DO NOT offer boarding or daycare services.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I DO NOT offer boarding in my home at this time! My rescue pup is focusing on building his confidence, but continues to make friends everywhere we go. I hope to offer in-house boarding services soon. When applicable, vaccination records and references will be required upon booking.
Ratings and reviews
Marina is a wonderful pet sitter. She’s caring, thoughtful and clearly loves animals. I feel so lucky to have found her!
This past week was the first time I have left my 2 labs overnight and was a bit nervous. Marina not only met my girls ahead of her scheduled time, she went way above my expectations. My labs loved her and I will definitely be using her again. She made my being gone very easy.
I would Highly recommend Marina to anyone looking for a reliable, respectful, sweet care taker. Marina and her partner house sat and puppy sat for us on multiple occasions. She sent daily updates with pictures knowing how hard it was for us to leave our Gunner in someone else's care. She also comes with a large animal training background and understands behavioral reactions, so any kind of nervousness or things that might have come up she handles with care and follows instructions. She and her partner went above and beyond for us and Gunner. Our dog was more than happy to see her when she would return for another overnight staycation with him. If you're looking for a genuine sweet person who is great with animals Marina is your gal! We are sad we are not near her anymore to use her services and finding another sitter like her will be hard. I can't recommend her enough, she's great!
Marina is an absolute gem! From the very first time we met her, she has shown incredible care, reliability, and a genuine love for animals. Our dogs immediately took to her warm demeanor and are excited and happy to see her every time she watches them. She’s always punctual, communicates clearly, and often goes above and beyond—sending photos and giving detailed updates. It gives me such peace of mind knowing that my dogs are in such capable and caring hands. Marina’s professionalism and compassion truly set her apart. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
Marina has always been amazing with my baby girl, Ivy! She helps with her training, she gives her lots of love and attention! She is our favorite sitter and one of my closest friends! Ivy and I would highly recommend her! Ivy and I have also seen her be an amazing dog mom of her own! Watching her with her puppy, that is true love. She and I have worked together with animals and I have seen her work through difficult situations, there is no one I would trust more with my pup or any animal for that matter!
Marina has been an excellent caregiver for my dog! She's very reliable and has great communication with us. Our dog was diagnosed with pneumonia 2 days before we went out of the country, and she was so great ensuring he got his medications on time and even followed up with our vet on how he was doing. She is very caring and absolutely treats our dog like he is her own. I HIGHLY recommend Marina for your pet-sitting needs!
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Schedule
I am currently employed FULL-TIME during the weekdays. I am most available to help in the early mornings, evenings, and for overnight stays. Depending on the location of your residence, midday potty breaks may be feasible. I can always provide personal recommendations for daytime sitters/walkers upon request!