Marissa F.
Northeast, VA
Loving care for your best friend
Pet care experience
I volunteer in my spare time caring for and adopting out cats through the PetSmart cattery at Hilltop, and I am currently fostering kittens for Portsmouth Humane Society. I have had many repeat clients over the years both through Rover and word of mouth. I have experience with dogs and cats in all shapes, sizes, and ages. I do have more experience with senior dogs, but I am comfortable with any age! I am a cat lady and have been around cats my whole life. I have experience with small animals as well. I am respectful of your space and will leave it just how you left it, if not better. I can also do other daily tasks such as watering plants, putting out trash, bringing in the mail, etc. I work Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm, but am able to stop over on my lunch to let your pet out if needed. UPDATE: I am currently working from home on my laptop, so my availability is wide open for the foreseeable future. I prefer to do sittings and drop ins due to my living arrangement (2nd floor apartment, no yard), but I have no problem boarding in my home if that is what you request. I have 3 cats that generally avoid any new boarders. I do not have any children, so I can take a client on relatively short notice. I can stay overnight, or do at least 3 daily visits to ensure your pets are safe and cared for. I update my availability calendar frequently and am available for most holidays. I am a huge animal lover and their happiness and well being are my main concern! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile and to consider me! Your loved ones will be in great hands. "Not everyone is in the position to help animals, but everyone is in the position not to harm them" 😻😻
Reviews
Marissa is wonderful and goes over and above for dogs and their families.
Marissa was absolutely wonderful staying in our home with our anxious dog Scarlett while we were away for 9 days. I immediately felt comfortable with her upon our meet and greet. She asked many questions and you could tell she wanted to know and stick to Scarlett's schedule and anything we needed at the house while away. She went above and beyond to update us with lots of pictures and updates which we greatly appreciated. Will absolutely use her again in the future!!!
Marissa takes great care of our pets and has great communication with us crazy cat parents! We look forward to the updates and photos she sends regularly. It’s nice to know that your pets are being cared for while you’re away! Repeat customers!
Marissa took wonderful care of our 2 cats and sent us daily photos and updates while we were away! We will definitely have her house/cat sit for us again in the future.
About Marissa F.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Marissa F. would like to know about your pet
What are their triggers? Are they social with other dogs or people?
A typical day
I like to ask the client for their walking routine and follow the route. We can also go to the dog parks if the dog plays well with others. We will have lots of play time at home. The dog will be by my side the whole time (if they want)
Services
Marissa can host
Marissa can watch in your home
About Marissa F.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Marissa F. would like to know about your pet
What are their triggers? Are they social with other dogs or people?
A typical day
I like to ask the client for their walking routine and follow the route. We can also go to the dog parks if the dog plays well with others. We will have lots of play time at home. The dog will be by my side the whole time (if they want)
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Pets
Marissa F.
Northeast, VA