Marisa W.
Marisa W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
experienced and loving
I am now retired and have total availability. For walks or drop ins I need to keep my service area within 5-7 miles. For longer stays I am willing to expand my area upon request. I began my pet care as a child, taking home every stray dog I saw. Nursing sheep, stray cats, bunnies, you name it. I was then a vet tech, rescue foster, and sitter. As my life has changed my love for, and enjoyment of caring for pets has not. I bond well with animals, and have the experience to know when firmness is required. I will always care for your animal as i would my own. ( spoiled ) I have a good availability and experience with all ages of pets. Including training to elderly animals who need special care. I am comfortable administering meds, and dealing with unique or special circumstances. Finally, I am reliable. You can rest assured that your baby will be well cared for. when I house sit I will keep your place clean daily. If you desire addition plant care or whatever, just ask.
Cat care experience
Marisa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Marisa had already done some walks with us but her first house sitting booking was fantastic! She was patient with our fussy dog and kept her entertained the whole time. She kept us up to date with photos and little tidbits of information and also left our house super clean. Highly recommend!!!
Marisa was very kind and patient with our initially hesitant pup! She provided updates and photos throughout the visit too! Highly recommend!
We were lucky to book Marisa on short notice. The pups loved her and she took great care of them. She communicated every day and we came home to a clean house. We would definitely use her again.
10/10 highly recommend!! i can’t say enough wonderful things about marisa. she watched our 10-month-old puppy and cat for 2 weeks while we were out of the country, and when our flight was delayed for 24 hours and we couldn’t get home, she cared for them some more. she sent photos every day and told us about their adventures when she took our dog on field trips to the park. also an added bonus, she cleaned our floors and washed our sheets and towels, folded the towels and made up our bed. marisa is all that you could want in a pet sitter!
Marisa is a wonderful sitter! She has so much knowledge and kindness for animals, I’m so glad Maggie is getting taken care of by the best! She is very communicative, patient and takes many pictures of your pet when you’re gone! I would highly recommend booking with her ❤️
Marisa was great with Dex! He came back in better shape than I left him with all their walks and games of fetch. She was patient and updated me regularly on how he was doing! Will be rebooting in the future :)
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Schedule
I am retired. This gives me great availability to care for your pet. I can adjust my schedule to fit your needs. At times I prefer overnights at your place so as to not disturb my husband.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard. At your home or mine we get plenty of potty breaks, walks, and play. I only leave the house to go to the store or appts.
Pets
A typical day
I love to take the pets on walks. It keeps them physically fit and calm. If your pet is not able to walk far or disabled we will follow instructions. I still like to sit outside with the pet to provide stimulus or sun bathing. Playing ball or whatever your pup/cat likes to play at is also fun. Park or lakefront walks are amazing. When it is very hot, night and early morning walks are fine. I also will take pets to parks or shady streets with your approval.I do like to keep their paws cool, and make sure they are well hydrated. I am a certified dog trainer, so we practice walking nicely and interacting gently. I do meet you pet where they are at.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeMarisa can host up to 2 pets per night
- I prefer a meet and greet. Lists if there are special needs, diets, and/ or meds. If there are any bad habits I need to be aware of, let me know.
- Boardingin the sitter's home$45per nightHouse Sittingin your home$42per nightDrop-In Visitsvisits in your home$18per visitDoggy Day Carein the sitter's home$28per dayDog Walkingin your neighborhood$15per walk