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Marissa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Marissa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Marissa has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I will fall in love with your dog.

When I first meet a client, I typically spend some time getting to know the dog and make sure that he/she is comfortable with me. Either by just laying on the floor, feeding them treats, whatever the best method is. But seriously, I will fall in love with your dog. I haven't met a single one that I didn't like! I had pet rats as a teen, and I continued to keep pet rats, a guinea pig, and a few hamsters into my twenties. I love an exotic animal, and am more than happy to learn how to care for them if you need a caretaker.

Cat care experience

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i adore cats

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

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I will obviously respect any rules you have in your home. I prefer playing with dogs outside, just to make sure no roughhousing occurs in the house! I’m a big believer in playing tug of war until the dog gives up.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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31 ratings
Amy D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 28, 2026

Marissa was wonderful! She was available with little to no notice, timely and very pleasant. And Scooby got his much needed adventure 🐕

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Aaron F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 21, 2026

Thank you! The dogs look so happy

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Kyle M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 06, 2026

Marissa was fantastic, my dogs love her and were well cared for!

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Rodger O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 02, 2026

Marissa is very friendly and truly cares about the pups she cares for and their families.

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Sara E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 22, 2026

Fantastic as always! My little ladies seem to really enjoy their time with Marissa!

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Tracy E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 12, 2026

Follows instructions, prompt and communicates well.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m currently between stop motion projects, so I have all the time in the world to love up on your pet and provide them all the care they need.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Marissa can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your dog or cat has any special needs! I’m more than happy to accommodate or respect boundaries. Is your dog afraid of men wearing hats? Does your dog get nervous around groups of people? If I smell like my cat when I come by will your dog freak out? Can I give them treats? How many treats can I give them? Can I give them a lot of treats? And if you’ve got a pet camera or a ring security camera, I’m totally fine with it! I’ve got one to keep an eye on my Kaiju when I’m out.
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.