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Marisa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Marisa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
16 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Heart-centered dog-sitting

I used to work as a Registered Nurse and as a licensed massage therapist. I bring the same helping spirit to my work with animals. I‘ve spent over twenty-five years raising my own cats and dogs, have taken care of family and friends’ pets, and continue to do the work I love professionally. I cared for a one-eyed Boston Terrier with multiple medical problems for fourteen years, currently live with a sweet and sassy (luckily, healthy) Boston girl named Coco. I have volunteered with a dog rescue organization and continue to learn about dog behavior and training. I am happy to continue any training that you are doing with your dog/puppy while caring for them. Medical problems are not new to me so please feel comfortable leaving me with medications or special diets. I will love your pet(s) like my own “fur baby” so feel secure in leaving them and your home in my care. Thank you and stay safe, happy, and healthy!

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I will try to keep your dogs and/cats on their usual schedule of feeding, out time, and play. I prioritize pet safety and will not leave them unattended when outside, in the car, or with new people.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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28 ratings
Drop-In Visits • May 14, 2026

Marisa M. cancelled a booking after the stay began.

House Sitting • Apr 18, 2025

Marisa M. cancelled a booking after the stay began.

Laurie D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 17, 2024

Wish we could give ten stars! Marisa was so attentive to our dog with special needs and looked after everything at the house. This was the first time in three years we were able to go away without worrying. Such a blessing!

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Marina Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 20, 2024

Marisa stayed at our house for more than two weeks, caring for our cat and plants. She did an exceptional job! Our cat was very content and hardly seemed to miss us, which really shows how comfortable she was with Marisa. I would recommend her to anyone, and we would be delighted to have her house sit for us again!

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Kathy N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 11, 2023

Marisa was a wonderful pet sitter for our very shy rescue cat. She communicated with us every day we were away. Our kitty was well taken care of! I would highly recommend Marisa.

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Holly G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 20, 2023

Marisa was absolutely awesome - kept us notified everyday as to how things were going to put us at ease. I can't say enough about her, we are totally grateful to have found her and she was a perfect match to our furchildren - i would totally recommend her services! I so hope she will be available next year when we take our vacation. Thank you Marissa! Holly & Mike Gerner

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Schedule

I will stay in your home overnight for house-sitting and be there as much as your pet requires. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to give your pets plenty of attention whether doing drop-ins or house-sits.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Marisa can host up to 1 drop-in per day
Is your dog or puppy crate-trained, good on a leash? Do they have a special diet or medications? What is your pet’s usual daytime and evening routine?
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.