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Marissa G.

Poway, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Marissa can care for

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

Availability

My schedule is flexible. Please let me know what works best for you! If you have any questions or concerns please reach out so we can find a schedule that works best for you and your pet.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Marissa G.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I prefer to go to your home where your pet is likely most comfortable. I can stay overnight when you’re out of town, or swing by during the work day. If your dog needs extra exercise or specific training please let me know so we can modify our adventures. For example, I’m willing to go to the closest dog beach, or a trail run. We can also work on training cues such as the down stay.

Information Marissa G. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. My specialty is working with large dog breeds who need the extra exercise. I am more than willing to run with your dog or take your pup to the dog park to play fetch.

A typical day

Dogs need mental and physical stimulation. We'll play a bunch of games, check out new smells in the neighborhood, and work on training requests. Please let me know if you have any specific routines you would like to implement.

Location

Poway, CA

Marissa G.'s Neighborhood

Foster Dog Momma

Pet care experience

Hi, my name is Marissa. I’ve fostered for rescue organizations for nearly 10 years. My experience includes nurturing newborn puppies, training various breeds, and caring for elderly dogs in need of medical attention. Please consider me for pet care. ❤️

Reviews

Cori G.
House Sitting • Juni 22, 2026
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Marissa was excellent! She was incredibly responsive, sent lots of updates throughout the day, and gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. The moment she walked into our home, we knew Peanut was going to be in great hands. Peanut warmed up to her almost immediately and happily spent the entire day with her. Everything went flawlessly, and it was clear that she genuinely cared about him and made his comfort a priority. We would highly recommend Marissa to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring sitter and would absolutely book with her again in the future!

Conner L.
House Sitting • Juni 08, 2026
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Marissa did a great job with Willis! Morgan and I could tell that she truly cares for and loves spending time with dogs and that was no different for ours. Willis was immediately comfortable around her and seemed to have a great time while we were away. We would not hesitate to book with Marissa again and highly recommend her to anyone!

Shwetha S.
House Sitting • Apr. 11, 2026
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Marissa was an amazing house sitter. She took excellent care of our home, our plants, and most importantly, our anxious dog who has a sensitive stomach. That’s not an easy situation, but she handled it with so much patience and care. She followed all instructions closely, paid attention to our dog’s needs, and made sure everything stayed consistent to keep him comfortable. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing he was in good hands while we were away. She was also very reliable, communicative, and respectful of our home. Everything was well taken care of when we returned, and our plants were thriving too. I would absolutely trust Marissa again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable and thoughtful house sitter.

Nicole R.
House Sitting • Okt. 27, 2025
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Marissa is AMAZING!!! We love her and both of our boys love her. She took such good care of them and our house. They went for walks, played ball, hung out in the sun and did lots of snuggle time. I feel like we have finally found our person! I can't recommend her enough. She is simply the best.

About Marissa G.

Communication

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I prefer to go to your home where your pet is likely most comfortable. I can stay overnight when you’re out of town, or swing by during the work day. If your dog needs extra exercise or specific training please let me know so we can modify our adventures. For example, I’m willing to go to the closest dog beach, or a trail run. We can also work on training cues such as the down stay.

Information Marissa G. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. My specialty is working with large dog breeds who need the extra exercise. I am more than willing to run with your dog or take your pup to the dog park to play fetch.

A typical day

Dogs need mental and physical stimulation. We'll play a bunch of games, check out new smells in the neighborhood, and work on training requests. Please let me know if you have any specific routines you would like to implement.

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.
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Marissa G.

Poway, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews