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Marion J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Marion J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
7 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Happy pets, happy hearts!

I’ve been an animal lover since I can remember. My first dog was a labrador when I was 3 y/o, we then had 3 yorkies and now that I’m living here in NY I have a beautiful and goofy great dane. In 2018, I was an aupair and I was lucky enough to be with a family that owned two cats. That was when I realized how special and incredible cats really are. I then worked at a veterinary clinic bathing and grooming dogs in 2019. Now, I’ve had the opportunity to walk and take care of multiple dogs and cats for more than 4 years. From taking care of a pitbull, a bulldog or chihuahua, we always have a good time. I’ve also been able to take care of multiple beautiful cats that have allowed me to be their friend. I always make sure to give every pet the attention and care that they need to be stimulated and happy while their parents are away. ¡También hablo español!

Cat care experience

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You cat’s bff

Marion also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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16 ratings
Francisco M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 01, 2024

Absolutely blown away by Marion! 🌟 She’s the epitome of what you want in a cat sitter. Super responsive and incredibly diligent, Marion goes above and beyond in caring for my two cats, Fitz and Paine. Both of them adore her! She’s bilingual in English and Spanish, which has been a huge plus for me. The regular updates she sends with pictures and videos are such a comfort and make me feel like I’m right there with my fur babies. It's clear she truly loves what she does, and it shows in the way she cares for Fitz and Paine. This was my second time booking Marion, and I already have her booked for a third because she’s so trustworthy and reliable. I can’t recommend Marion highly enough. If you're looking for someone who will treat your pets like their own, look no further. Thank you, Marion, for everything you do! 🐾

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Ash C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 30, 2024

Marion watched out kitty when we went out of town for 10 days. She was an excellent communicator and kept us up to date on all of our cats needs. He came to live time with her when she came over. She was also punctual and communicated when timing needed to shift slightly. All in all a very positive experience for us and our kitty of course.

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Rebecca K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 03, 2024

Marion is a fantastic cat watcher. In addition to providing lots of petting and playing for our kitty, she took great care of him. She did everything we asked and was extremely communicative about everything that happened over the week we were away. She left the food/water/litter areas perfectly clean. I would definitely book Marion again and highly recommend her.

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Raymond F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 02, 2023

Attentive and caring and responsible. Just what you want in a sitter!

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Bianca
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 18, 2023

Marion did a fantastic job taking care of my cat, Kiki! While on a week long vacation, Marion dropped by each day, and gave me plenty of updates, photos, and videos of Kiki. He absolutely adored her, and I would recommend her to any cat owner!

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Naomi S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 30, 2022

Marion went above and beyond as a cat sitter over Christmas! Not only did she provide daily updates, pics and videos of our cat, she also, with permission, brought her treats and really made an effort to bond. We will definitely be asking her to cat sit again! Thank you, Marion!

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Schedule

My mornings and evenings are mostly open to travel so I can take care of your baby! Afternoons I spend them with my dog, but I can always make time for your pets.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I try to pet, take care and play with the pets as much as I can and as much as they want/allow me to. I know they must miss their humans while they’re gone so I want to make those moments together a little more significant. With prior permission from you and if needed, I will bring treats to the first visit so that your pet familiarizes more with me. I always make sure they have fresh water, food and that they’ve gone to pee and poop (or that the litter box is clean) from the beginning of the visit so that I can have time to bond with them. I also make sure everything is tidy and ready for them before I leave the house. I will be in constant communication with you and will provide multiple pictures/videos to let you know your pet is engaged and happy.

Pets

A typical day

I enjoy going to the park and letting them sniff and know their surroundings, always keeping them near and attentive. I also love taking them to dog parks (mostly when there are 1 to no dogs and depends on owner) so they can run free and we can play together. If we're going to be in your home, I will try to engage with your pup as much as possible with games and lots of pets. If you have a cat, I will also make sure they're engaged in any way they let me. Lots of pets and playing around as well, we most likely will be best friends! They will both receive plenty love and snuggles.

Cats
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Marion can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if your pet has any special needs or behaviors I can account for. Both dogs and cats have their triggers and that’s completely normal! Knowing things like these will help me understand a bit more how to treat them or how they will react in specific situations.
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.