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Marina M.

Glendale, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•91 reviews
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You deserve a worry free getaway!

Pet care experience

Gain peace of mind during your time away by entrusting me with the care of your beloved fur baby. Need a last-minute sitter? Don't hesitate to reach out as I may be available. After scrolling through countless profiles, it's natural to feel uncertain about which sitter to choose. Rest assured, you've landed on the right one! I believe that pets are cherished members of the family, deserving of the best love and care. Recognizing the apprehension that can arise when leaving your fur baby with a stranger, I make it a priority to provide you with regular updates through photos, videos, and messages. When you choose me as your sitter, you can have confidence in knowing well-being of your fur baby is of utmost importance. I take the time to understand each pet's unique personality, their endearing quirks, and their varying energy levels and needs. Recognizing that they may miss their parents, I offer ample affection, cuddles, engaging toys, and special treats. I've been tending to the needs of pets since I had my first cat at about five years old. Since then, I've owned and cared for other animals like dogs and even hamsters and I finally got my own dog in 2017. Currently, I care for my senior dog which includes administering necessary medications, providing me with valuable experience in attending to pups with specific medical requirements. Understanding that your pet might not be accustomed to my presence in their home, I take care to create a warm and inviting environment. This begins with introducing them to their favorite toys, followed by a nourishing meal and engaging playtime. Pet parents are often pleasantly surprised by how quickly even their more reserved pets warm up to me. I'm adept at respecting any existing training or routines you've established. Additionally, I have extensive experience with differently-abled, visually-impaired, post-operative, and senior pets. I'm equally adept at caring for households with multiple pets. To ensure compatibility between your fur baby and me, a meet and greet is a NECESSARY first step before confirming any bookings. Please reach out leaving enough time to schedule a meet and greet. As a dedicated full-time freelancer, my schedule offers flexibility, making me readily available for last-minute bookings (ideally with at least a 1-2 day notice to arrange a meet and greet). The sooner you secure your desired dates, the better. While I generally book about a month in advance, I can prioritize dates for returning clients, often scheduling further in advance. I'm committed to tailoring my services to meet both your fur baby's and your specific needs. We'll delve into this further during our meet and greet session, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience for you and your pet.

Reviews

Nicole D.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 10, 2024
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Amazing as always. Thank you!

Nicole D.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 28, 2023
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Amazing work with our munchkins 🤩 Thanks for making their holiday fun!

Afton M.
House Sitting • Dec 20, 2023
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She always does amazing with my dogs! Highly recommend

Annastacia B.
House Sitting • Dec 09, 2023
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Marina is awesome! Her care for our pup was unmatched. She took the time to get to know him, learn his behavior / triggers, and her communication gave us so much peace of mind while we were away.

About Marina M.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I'm willing to meet the needs of whatever the fur baby and the client has. We will discuss this in more detail during our meet and greet. As a note, my house sitting stays are now "day stays"--I no longer stay at the clients home overnight and instead I spend the day with your baby and return in the morning. It’s important to note that I take your privacy seriously. I will never share photos of your home, your pets or details about your neighborhood without your permission (Yes, there are sitters that do that)

Information Marina M. would like to know about your pet

-Do your pets have any allergies or medical conditions I should know about? -Does your pet have any triggers or a history of violence? -Does your pet tend to nip or bite for any particular reason? -Do your pets have any favorite toys, activities or treats? -What are their personalities like with strangers? -Are there any tricks or special training you are working on with your pet? -Is your pet currently housebroken? -How does your fur baby behave on walks? -Does your pet experience any separation anxiety? -Does your pet resource or food guard? -How long can your pet be left alone? -What is your pets sleeping habits? Home: -is there anything in particular I should know about your home? -what does a successful house sit/drop in look like to you? We will go over these questions and more in detail during our meet and greet.

A typical day

You can expect your fur baby to receive great care and attention from me while I'm with them. I'm able to do whatever your fur baby enjoys most! If they like to play, we can play. If they like to walk, we can walk. If they want to sit around the house and cuddle all day, we can cuddle! You can also expect that your home will be well taken care of. I'm sure to clean up any messes I create and leave your home in better condition than it was when I came. I am also available for other add on services in your home, as needed (just shoot me a message) My favorite activities are watching your pets do tricks that they learned and of course rewarding them with snuggles, cuddles and treats. Although my clients can't vocally agree with me, I give great belly rubs and ear scratches. :) House Sitting PERKS! If you're wondering what the other incentives are for booking me for a drop-in visit or house sitting: -Patient and able to pay attention to each pets special needs and quirks -Your pet is able to stay in the environment they know best (decreases anxiety and stress, have access to all their favorite snacks and toys) -I LOVE to send photos and videos! There's no limit on how many updates you can get when your sitter is at home with your pet AND there's no additional cost -Prices don't fluctuate based on weight or breed of your dog -No additional or surprise fees (outside of Rover) -Available for booking for many major holidays, weekend and evenings -Able to build a trusting and loving relationship with your pet over the course of our stay -Great communicator! Will let you know more than you need to know about your pet/home. Not afraid to ask questions -you’ll be supporting a full time creative, solo-preneur and dog mama! My dogs medicines are pretty expensive so you choosing to book with me, helps me keep my pup well!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$65per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$35per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$35per walk

Marina can watch in your home

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

Availability

I'm a full-time freelancer so my schedule is pretty flexible. If you need to book a sitter last minute, I'm usually available! (at least a 1-2 Day heads up is ideal in order to schedule meet and greet) The sooner you book, the better chances you have of securing the date(s) you desire. I book about 1 month in advance but I do hold dates for repeat clients further in advance. I always communicate if there are any scheduling issues either before or during our meet and greet.

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Calendar last updated 8 days ago
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About Marina M.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I'm willing to meet the needs of whatever the fur baby and the client has. We will discuss this in more detail during our meet and greet. As a note, my house sitting stays are now "day stays"--I no longer stay at the clients home overnight and instead I spend the day with your baby and return in the morning. It’s important to note that I take your privacy seriously. I will never share photos of your home, your pets or details about your neighborhood without your permission (Yes, there are sitters that do that)

Information Marina M. would like to know about your pet

-Do your pets have any allergies or medical conditions I should know about? -Does your pet have any triggers or a history of violence? -Does your pet tend to nip or bite for any particular reason? -Do your pets have any favorite toys, activities or treats? -What are their personalities like with strangers? -Are there any tricks or special training you are working on with your pet? -Is your pet currently housebroken? -How does your fur baby behave on walks? -Does your pet experience any separation anxiety? -Does your pet resource or food guard? -How long can your pet be left alone? -What is your pets sleeping habits? Home: -is there anything in particular I should know about your home? -what does a successful house sit/drop in look like to you? We will go over these questions and more in detail during our meet and greet.

A typical day

You can expect your fur baby to receive great care and attention from me while I'm with them. I'm able to do whatever your fur baby enjoys most! If they like to play, we can play. If they like to walk, we can walk. If they want to sit around the house and cuddle all day, we can cuddle! You can also expect that your home will be well taken care of. I'm sure to clean up any messes I create and leave your home in better condition than it was when I came. I am also available for other add on services in your home, as needed (just shoot me a message) My favorite activities are watching your pets do tricks that they learned and of course rewarding them with snuggles, cuddles and treats. Although my clients can't vocally agree with me, I give great belly rubs and ear scratches. :) House Sitting PERKS! If you're wondering what the other incentives are for booking me for a drop-in visit or house sitting: -Patient and able to pay attention to each pets special needs and quirks -Your pet is able to stay in the environment they know best (decreases anxiety and stress, have access to all their favorite snacks and toys) -I LOVE to send photos and videos! There's no limit on how many updates you can get when your sitter is at home with your pet AND there's no additional cost -Prices don't fluctuate based on weight or breed of your dog -No additional or surprise fees (outside of Rover) -Available for booking for many major holidays, weekend and evenings -Able to build a trusting and loving relationship with your pet over the course of our stay -Great communicator! Will let you know more than you need to know about your pet/home. Not afraid to ask questions -you’ll be supporting a full time creative, solo-preneur and dog mama! My dogs medicines are pretty expensive so you choosing to book with me, helps me keep my pup well!

Location

Glendale, WI

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Marina M.

Glendale, WI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•91 reviews