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Marissa G.

Gardendale, AL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•16 reviews
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Dog Mom who specializes in 2+ Dogs

Pet care experience

I specialize in housesitting for families of 2+ dogs. I have four dogs of my own...Phoenix, a coonhound, Ruby, a schnauzer terrier, Laila, a husky and Onyx, a black GSP, All four love having company, human and canine and have never shown any aggressive tendencies. All four of these pups were rescues so I’m familiar with the adjustments that many rescues have with new people. I LOVE all dogs and animals and have volunteered at the animal shelter off and on since I was 16, and I have housesat and petsat since I was a teenager as well. However, most often a dog is more comfortable in their own home so I would be more than happy to house sit as well! I have experience caring for the specific needs of senior dogs. I also work with a local rescue to help rehabilitate and love on fosters! I have a flexible work schedule and can work around your pets’ needs! I work from home most days so I just ask for a reliable WiFi connection. I’m a life long dog owner and I will treat your dog as I would my own. I do require a meet and greet before any bookings to make sure that your animal(s) and I are a good fit!

Reviews

John R.
Drop-In Visits • dic. 20, 2023
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Marissa is always wonderful and dependable! Our pupps love her and we feel safe having her with them. She is the only person I trust with our dogs!

Julia T.
House Sitting • feb. 03, 2022
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Awesome dog sitter!!! ?

John R.
House Sitting • oct. 02, 2021
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Marissa was wonderful with our puppies! You can tell she loves animals and she is so sweet. I could tell my dogs were happy after her visiting with them which made me feel at ease. I hope she is able to watch our babies again!

Tatiana C.
House Sitting • jun. 02, 2021
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Marissa is always so great with my pups! I know they’re in good hands. I definitely recommend her!

About Marissa G.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I take all instructions very seriously. I want to care for your pets as you care for your pets. Please leave detailed instructions! I am very aware that some pups are runners and I need to know if this is the case as well so we can be extra diligent. If there has been any recent vet visits or even if there’s a specific temperament, please let me know!

Information Marissa G. would like to know about your pet

I love dogs of all shapes and sizes! I want to know how well a dog will adjust to people and other animal. What is your dog’s routine like? Do they take medication? If it has any sleep and eating preferences—does he or she need to eat four small meals, is he crate trained? Nothing will preclude me from sitting, just help us determine a good match.

A typical day

I stay in touch during a stay! I’ll send you photos of your fur babies. (If it says my photo percentage is under 100, it's because I sent the photos to a personalized number) We are a cuddling family! Pups sleep with us and we lie on the floor together. We also love running in our backyard and the dog park down the street.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$45per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$21per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$23per walk

Marissa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I want your dog or cat’s schedule to look as close to normal as possible! If they typically eat once a day, I will keep that cadence. If they eat two or three times, I will honor that as well. Rover is a part time gig for me but when I have a client it is my top priority. I never leave a dog alone for more than a few hours when housesitting or at all when the dog is in my home.

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About Marissa G.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I take all instructions very seriously. I want to care for your pets as you care for your pets. Please leave detailed instructions! I am very aware that some pups are runners and I need to know if this is the case as well so we can be extra diligent. If there has been any recent vet visits or even if there’s a specific temperament, please let me know!

Information Marissa G. would like to know about your pet

I love dogs of all shapes and sizes! I want to know how well a dog will adjust to people and other animal. What is your dog’s routine like? Do they take medication? If it has any sleep and eating preferences—does he or she need to eat four small meals, is he crate trained? Nothing will preclude me from sitting, just help us determine a good match.

A typical day

I stay in touch during a stay! I’ll send you photos of your fur babies. (If it says my photo percentage is under 100, it's because I sent the photos to a personalized number) We are a cuddling family! Pups sleep with us and we lie on the floor together. We also love running in our backyard and the dog park down the street.

Location

Gardendale, AL

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Pets

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Marissa G.

Gardendale, AL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•16 reviews