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Marina W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
45 repeat clients
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Marina W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
45 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Marina has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Walks, Treats & Hugs! Pet Care

Please check out all my services as they have been recently expanded. 😊 **My promo code MARINW32471 gives pet owners new to Rover $20 off their first booking. Presently offering walking and drop-in services plus house sitting (pets, mail, plants), boarding in my home and dog & cat day care also in my home. I live in a lovely row house in Hampden with a fenced front and back yard! I have a cat but she will be kept in a separate space from your pet during their stay. Also, please ask about pet sitting animals other than dogs and cats if needed. For dog & cat day care in my home the drop off and pick up hours are between 8:30 am - 6:30 pm only unless determined otherwise. The price is per day and requires a 3 hour minimum. Please use my front entrance only. I have provided professional pet care in Baltimore for over seven years! Also, I’ve enjoyed being a volunteer at MDSPCA as a Dog Duputy and a Cat Cuddler. I care for your pets as if they were my own. I ensure your pets receive the highest quality experience that is tailored to your needs. I will ask questions and follow your instructions carefully. I have experience with senior dogs and cats, administering medication, special diets, high energy dogs plus puppies and kittens. I will share detailed updates of our visits including photos, maps of walks and weather reports. I'm not available for ongoing repeating services but please feel free to request individual days, a few days or a few weeks at a time. Thank you, Marina

Qualifications

45 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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111 ratings
Elena K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 12, 2026

Marina was great with Luci! Luci seemed to have the best time. Marina was professional and kept us updated on Luci during our trip. She was very understanding and worked with us when our flights were delayed. Luci seemed happy and relaxed when we picked her up. We highly recommend Marina.

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Theresa R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 11, 2026

Our cats received wonderful care from Marina! She was able to get our younger shy cat to play with her. They elderly cat has occasional vomiting. She was able to get the stain out of the carpet before we returned home. She did all we asked and more!

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Natalie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 29, 2026

Marina was great in taking care of our Moonshine. I loved getting the pictures and knew he was in safe hands. The best review came from Moonshine himself who seemed to really love hanging out with Marina and came back happy and healthy.

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Matt S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 21, 2026

Marina was great with my dog! He's anxious in new places but she was very good with him, and we'd absolutely reach out to her again.

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Katie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 03, 2026

So glad Marina could watch our pup Buttercup! She had a great time!

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Patricia D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 10, 2026

What a lovely experience for our Hazel. Marina is incredibly kind and conscientious, truly a gift. Very glad Hazel gets to stay with her.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My days are flexible so I can usually be available. Please specify 2 hr time windows for your 30 or 60 min Walks and Drop-In visits. For example: Early Morning: 8am-10am; Midmorning: 10am-12pm; Midday: 12pm-2pm; Afternoon: 2pm-4pm; Late Afternoon:4pm-6pm; Evening: 6pm-8pm. Please note there is a minimum 60 min booking if only requesting a single day at one time. In case of inclement weather with closings and delays bookings will be cancelled with as much notice as possible. Please feel free to inquire about availability and fees. I am happy to try to meet your pet care needs and as always, there is no charge for a Meet & Greet. There is a 3 day cancellation policy. Clients get a full refund if they cancel by noon 3 days before a confirmed booking starts. After that they get a 50% refund. Please allow at least 24 hrs between the time of the request and the time of the Walk or Drop-In. Please confirm/book the request as soon as possible since the request will not be secured and will expire if the client does not confirm/book through Rover. Also, please note that availability can change quickly up until time the request is confirmed/booked through Rover. The calendar is not 100% accurate. Please inquire about availability directly. Thank you.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I will be respectful of your home and be sure everything is safe and secure. I’d be happy to water plants or bring in mail or packages if requested.

Pets

A typical day

I especially enjoy playing catch and fetch, long walks, reinforcing training habits, and giving hugs and treats!! Let me know if your cat likes to be brushed or has any special playtime toys. I’m looking forward to meeting you and your fur babies!!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Marina can host up to 3 pets per night
I will take notes on specific information about your pet at our Meet & Greet. I am a pet parent myself to a sweet calico cat. Please note that requests will not be accepted without an in person Meet & Greet first.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.