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Marissa M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Marissa M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Experienced, Reliable, Vet Approved

I’m an Animal Science graduate from the University of Illinois! I worked as a companion caretaker at a vet clinic and have experience as a zookeeper! I have experience with all sorts of animals including dogs, cats, rodents, reptiles, birds, and fish. As an owner of 5 cats, 3 rats, and 2 dogs (pit mix and chihuahua!), nothing is more important to me than the happiness and safety of your pet! I am generally available Monday-Friday from 9 am-10 pm on weekdays and 10 am - 10 pm on weekends for walks and drop ins. Daycare can be provided on certain weekdays with prior planning. You can rest easy and be sure that your dog, cat, or both, are in responsible, experienced, and caring hands!

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I am careful to constantly watch while going in and out of doors to ensure pets remain safely inside. When outside, unless there is an enclosed space, pets are ALWAYS leashed. And even with an enclosed space, pets are NEVER left out alone.

Ratings and reviews

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Chris I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 25, 2021

Marissa is fantastic! We have booked multiple overnight stays with Marissa to take care of our cat and dog, and we couldn't be happier. She leaves the house clean, and most importantly, she is able to handle our nervous, food aggressive, rescue dog and our rescue cat that requires multiple medications. The videos of the dog and cat in her care confirm their happiness, and this review is to confirm ours. You couldn't ask for more. She is prompt in her responses, provides all care required, and goes above and beyond to make your pets comfortable while you are away.

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Natalie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 18, 2019

Marissa was amazing with my "boys". She shared pictures & videos which put my mind at ease to know they were well taken care of. I'd definitely recommend & would use Marissa in the future.

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Lori V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 07, 2019

Marissa was wonderful and very reliable. From our first meet and greet, all 3 of my dogs loved her. She was very attentive to their needs, especially Snowy’s medical needs. We will definitely use Marissa’s dog services again. ❤️???❤️

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Sonia R.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 20, 2019

Very through, attentive, kind and professional! Would recommend Marissa to any dog owner in need of dog care :)

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Vercyna S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 30, 2019

Marissa was very professional I like the fact that she was qualified to care for dogs because of her work at a pet clinic and college background. She made sure to take notes for the care of my senior dog Ginger. she took pictures and made sure Ginger was comfortable before leaving. I would highly recommend Marissa for anyone looking for a dog sitter.

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Andie D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 02, 2019

Marissa is awesome! We love to see how happy Lily gets for her when she arrives. She’s reliable and a true animal lover. We cannot go wrong with her!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

As an owner of many pets, I understand the level of care each of them require on a daily basis. My daily routine heavily revolves around animal care so you can rest easy knowing your pets will get everything they need while you’re away!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Marissa can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
While I do not have breed preferences, I would like an opportunity to meet and get to know your dog before I take you on as a client. I have dealt with difficult dogs but I MUST be made aware if your dog has any sort of behavioral issues such as but not limited to dog aggression, food aggression, anxiety, etc. Due to my experience with many dogs, I am not likely to turn your dog down just because he/she might have issues, so please be honest and I will see what I can do!
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.