Marisa d.
Marisa d.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Hi! I’m Marisa
I began volunteering at animal shelters as a preteen and have been volunteering or fostering animals ever since. I love how a dog opens up with the right understanding and play regardless of their background. I have 15 years experience fostering rescue dogs, and am guilty of adopting a few myself! My specialty is dogs, but I am also experienced with cats and horses (thank goodness because I can hardly get my frenchies to not fall in love with every mare they see). I am a copywriter and work from home, spending the day playing with my two frenchies and working while they rest. If your dog(s) is sociable and enjoys playing then they’ll enjoy spending time with us. My own dogs are high energy so we’d split our time between the fenced in private garden and nap time on the couch.
Cat care experience
Marisa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Marisa took amazing care of my senior cat during both all-day and overnight stays, and I always felt completely at ease knowing she was with her. She kept her feeding schedule right on time, made sure she stayed active, administered her medication without any issues, and sent me regular photos and videos that gave me peace of mind while I was away. Senior pets need a little extra patience and attention, and she handled everything with so much care. It's obvious how much she genuinely loves animals and making them feel safe and at ease, so I'd trust her with my cat again in a heartbeat.
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Schedule
Dogs can be dropped off with me in the morning as early as 7, when they’ll spend the first few hours of the day with my dogs and I in the garden for some run around time before a mid-morning nap. Weather permitting, in the afternoon we’ll spend more time outside or play with sensory toys inside. My own dogs are high energy so the day is shaped by both physical and mental stimulation in order for all dogs spending time with me to have a healthy outlet for their energy. If your dog is a cuddle bug, they’re more than welcome to spend the day in my lap as I write and keep an eye on the high energy pups. My dogs put themselves to bed for the night around 7:30pm, but late drop offs are alright up until 11pm. If they’re spending the night or multiple nights, just let me know what their routine is so I can continue it during their stay with me. I’m well versed in dogs with separation anxiety and am happy to adjust to their needs during boarding.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My garden is fully fenced in up to waist height, which suitably contains high energy small and medium sized dogs. If your dog is large and likes to jump we can set up a test to see if the fence height is safe for them. I have two French bulldog/Jack Russell mixes who are very social and love to play with other dogs. If you’re looking for a low key environment for your dog to socialize, you’ve found the right place. I have experience with senior dogs (my beloved chihuahua lived until he was 23), and would say if they’re happy to cuddle with me or play with my dogs they’ll be a good fit. If your dog is shy and would be overwhelmed by social dogs, I’d encourage a one pet-sitter for their comfort.
