Hi my name is Marisol! I have over 20 years of experience caring for, as well as giving love and attention to dogs. I genuinely adore dogs, and I can definitely relate to not being able to work/travel with our fur babies but still wanting them to have the best time possible while we’re away. As a doggie-sitter/boarder, I want to treat your pup as if they were my own baby and ensure they have the best experience! I am excited to continue offering my services on Rover and would love for your pup to call my home their vacation home while they’re away from their paw parents. I recently lost my beloved 14 year old rescue pup named Twinkie in Dec 2023. He was (and continues being) the absolute light of my life. He was a bichon poodle with separation anxiety who spent his days following me around, lounging on the couch, or snuggling up with me in bed. My heart would break every time I would have to leave him with a stranger because he required a little more attention than the average pup—he couldn’t be left alone for too long, would eat homemade meals, and required frequent potty breaks due to his age. Although my sweet Twinkie has crossed the rainbow bridge, I want to continue remembering the beautiful legacy that he left behind— he’s the reason I began my journey on Rover. I am here to help those who need someone who fully understands their pup’s needs and will provide them with an abundance of patience and love. Twinkie taught me so many lessons in life— three of the most valuable ones being: learning how to give unconditional love, a profound appreciation for life, and finding the most pleasure in the simple things in life (like snuggling on the couch/bed and eating a little treat whenever our hearts ask for one). My heart still has so much love to give, and I’ll continue having my doors open to any pups that need a little extra love while they’re in my care. ———————————————— UPDATE 2024: I am so happy to share that I recently rescued a little fur angel named Milo! He’s a 6 month old bichon frisé who has brought so much joy, love, and fun back into my home. Milo loves all humans and other doggies (he spent time socializing with other pups in his foster home and now through Rover)— he’s a total social butterfly! We’re still working on teaching him boundaries with older dogs, but overall he’s a very fast learner and picks up on cue’s given by other doggies— he gets VERY excited when meeting new friends but once the excitement subsides he’s respectful of the other pup’s space. Milo recently graduated “puppy school” and since graduating, we’ve been practicing polite greetings and basic commands. I’m very mindful of the fact that having a puppy around may be too overwhelming for some doggies (understandably this can vary depending on personality and age). I hope that I can provide some reassurance by mentioning that creating an environment in my home where your pup feels happy, safe, loved, and relaxed is one of my top priorities. Playtime and all other interactions are always supervised. I also focus on reading signs and signals that pups give. If your pup needs a small break from Milo, I can definitely accommodate this need (Milo loves his individual playtime in his pen). As before, my home is always open for any pup that requires a little extra pampering (no request is too big or small)! I love spoiling all of the little fur babies that come into my home! Milo is eager to make some new friends on Rover! We can’t wait to meet you and your precious fur babies (or see you again for all my returning clients)!