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Marissa H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 repeat clients
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Marissa H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
33 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Marissa has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
13 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Let me make your pet's day!

I’ve moved! I’m now offering services in and around Slinger, WI :) With 13 years of experience, you can trust that your pet will be in safe hands. Hello I'm Marissa! I share my life with 5 wonderful dogs, and many, many fish. I am a dog behavior consultant, dog fitness trainer, dock diving instructor, dog hydrotherapist, an AKC Farm Dog certified judge, a UKC Shed Hunting judge, dog sport competitor, and overall dog lover. In my early days working in the industry, I worked in a veterinary office where I learned animal first aid among other skills, and worked as a doggy day care attendant, pet sitter, dog walker, and kennel tech. I have learned a wide knowledge of dog behavior and biology through these jobs and my degree from UK, which helps assist me in providing the best care possible. For our cat lovers, I have lived with cats since the day I was born. While I've shifted my focus onto dogs, I still have a strong knowledge of cat care and can provide your furry friend with a wonderful, safe time while you're away. I am proficient in giving medications in all forms, injections included, and am first-aid trained (not for CPR). I have an affinity for running with dogs, so please ask about providing extra exercise for your pup. I work part-time, so there is lots of availability to take care of your furry friend. Weekend availability varies, so please ask about open dates. As of right now, I can only offer pet sitting at your home. Depending on the type of visit and dog, dogs will get exercise and potty time, their water bowl refreshed and topped off, and a treat, along with any extra care needed (ie. feeding, medication, cuddle time, etc.). Cats will receive their water bowl topped off, their litter box cleaned, fed, cuddles and scratches, and playtime for kitties that like to play. The home will always be checked over for any accidents and to make sure your pet hasn't gotten into anything they shouldn't have.

Qualifications

33 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Pets that are being cared for while their owners are away will receive all requested care (food, water, potty breaks, walks, playtime, cuddles, cleaned litterboxes, etc.) along with any medications that need to be administered. I’m happy to clean bowls as needed, bring in packages/mail, water plants, and do small house chores while you’re away. For safety, I always check any areas of the house that the animal has access to to make sure that they have not gotten into anything dangerous, been sick, or had any accidents. I always clean up any messes the animal has made so you won’t have to come home to a dirty house.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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146 ratings
Janice N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 31, 2026

Marissa was amazing and we appreciated her help so much taking our dog Sully for a few walks a day this weekend. Thanks to so much for your help and we had our mind at ease knowing you’d take good care of him. You’re the sweetest and we’d have you help again for sure, thanks for your help!!

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Megan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 26, 2026

Marissa is beyond incredible! She is always VERY communicative about how things are going w our furry crew and willing to go the extra mile! She is the best 👌

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Megan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 17, 2026

Marissa always takes great care of our furry friends whole we are away from home. She is the BEST! We would highly recommend her to anyone :)

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Jill G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 16, 2026

Phin always loves it when Marissa comes to play. She is so good with him!!

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Megan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 26, 2026

Marissa is the best! We love the updates, photos, and most of all knowing our furry friends are in great hands while we are gone.

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Jennifer A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2026

Thanks for making sure our pups are so well cared for and exercised.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Pet care is my full time work, though I do have a part time job on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so mid-day visits may be limited on those days.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Marissa can host up to 8 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your pet has any special needs, medical conditions, or physical limitations, and/or has "stranger danger", reactivity (ie. barky-lungey behavior), or aggression to any people or dogs before their visit.
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.