Marissa N.
Marissa N.
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Highlights
Pet care experience
Calm & reliable Lahaina dog sitter
My family and I have owed dogs for nearly 20 years. We lived in southern CA, but in 2020, my family moved to Maui while I stayed behind with our 3 dogs. For 6 years, I took care of them on my own and developed a deeper bond with each of them. Through that experience, I truly came to understand how much love, patience, and attention senior dogs need. One of our dogs passed away in 2023 and another at the end of 2025. In March of this year, I moved to Lahaina with our last dog to join my family. I’m excited to share my love and care for dogs with my community here. I also have experience dog sitting for neighbors and other family members. I enjoy providing calm, attentive care so dogs can stay comfortable in their own routine. I’m happy to help with neighborhood walks, feeding, playtime, and keeping dogs company while their owners are away. I understand that every dog has their own personality and pace, and I do my best to make sure they feel relaxed and safe during visits. I’m organized, reliable, and have strong attention to detail. I have a lot of empathy for animals and truly believe they are members of the family. I would care for your dog with the same love and attention that I give my own. Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to meet your pup soon!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Marissa is an amazing pet caregiver and even better, she's my sister! Whenever I visit from out of town, she takes care of my babies, Snoopy and Barkley, like they're her own. They are treated like royalty as she loves them, feeds them, and walks them to their hearts’ content! I couldn't ask for a more trustworthy and caring sitter. If you need someone reliable and loving, Marissa is the one.
Marissa is an exceptional caregiver for pets, and I recommend her without hesitation. She is a caring and conscientious animal lover who treats every pet as if it were her own. One of the things that stands out most about Marissa is her attention to detail; Marissa carefully follows all care instructions, ensuring that every pet receives exactly the care their owner intends. Marissa is diligent, responsible, and very attentive to animals' needs. She has a natural ability to connect with pets and quickly establishes rapport with them. Pets genuinely love her, and they feel comfortable and safe in her presence. She is also experienced with pets at every stage of life, from energetic puppies to senior pets who require extra patience and gentle care. Marissa makes sure the pets in her care receive proper nutrition, plenty of exercise, and lots of affection. She is even capable of providing attentive support for pets recovering from illness, and she has helped nurse animals back to health with compassion and dedication. If you are looking for someone trustworthy, dependable, and truly devoted to animals, Marissa will ensure that your pet is exceptionally well cared for. Any pet owner would be fortunate to have her looking after their beloved companion.
I found Marissa a true joy to work with. She is always on time, pleasant, & very professional. I do not have an easy dog to care for, he is a 100lb Doberman. He is a sweet heart of a dog, but can be difficult to walk because he is so strong and tends to pull, he is also not easy to care for either. He needs a particular diet which Marissa meticulously adhered to and he tends to cry & whine non-stop when I am not around. He is very much a velcro dog. Nonetheless, Marissa handles him with care & dignity each and every time. You cannot do better if you choose Marissa as your pet's caregiver. I wish her all the best in Hawaii, we will miss her in California.
Everyone can entrust their fur baby with Marissa!! I may be biased being her mom, but I’m extremely proud of Marissa for her dependability, trust, empathy, and responsibility. She took excellent care of our 3 dogs; we still have the youngest who is 15 (but acts like he’s 3). Her love and care of the other 2 dogs filled their long lives with many happy memories. Both were large dogs. One we had since he was around 8wks old; he lived to be 15 until cancer took him from us. The other we had since she was 1 & lived to be 3wks shy of 18. Marissa has wonderful attention to detail. She ran a perfect exercise, playing, feeding, and medication schedule for all 3 dogs. She has watched neighbors’ and family’s dogs many times. Her heart goes out to all dogs as she’s the master “stray dog catcher.” Any time she spots a stray, she will coax them to come with her and keep them in our backyard until she can bring them to a vet to check for a microchip. If they’re not microchipped, she has the vet do a quick health check. Then she’ll put pictures and information all over—NextDoor, many Facebook neighborhood pages, and various other websites. She puts flyers around a mile radius of where the dog was found. There’s no doubt Marissa loves dogs. Clients can be assured of the best care of their pet with Marissa.
Marissa is such a very compassionate dog sitter! She has always been trustworthy and patient with my dog, Hoku. Hoku was always so happy and comfortable when Marissa would dog sit her. Besides dog sitting, I’ve called upon Marissa to walk my dog from time to time and she has handled my dog so well and would always update me on how Hoku was doing. Without hesitations, I truly recommend Marissa to take care of your dog. She is such a wonderful and perfect dog sitter.
Calendar and availability
Schedule
Pet care fits very naturally into my daily routine. I currently have a flexible schedule and am available for dog walks, drop-in visits, and housesitting all days of the week. I care for my own dogs at home as well, so I typically schedule up to four hours of visits per day. I would love to build a regular routine with clients, so if your dog benefits from visits at consistent times each day and/or on certain days each week, I’m happy to help create that schedule.
Where your pet will stay
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for dogs in a client’s home, my priority is making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and relaxed in their familiar environment. I follow the routines and instructions provided by the owner, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, and any household guidelines. I’m attentive to each dog’s behavior and comfort level and always prioritize safety during walks and visits. I’m respectful of clients’ homes and make sure to leave everything just as I found it. I’m also happy to send updates and photos, so owners can feel confident that their dog is doing well while they’re away.
Pets
A typical day
Depending on your dog’s personality and routine, we might go for a relaxed walk around the neighborhood, spend time playing together, or enjoy some calm time and affection if that’s what they prefer. If your dog enjoys more active play, I’m happy to engage in games or rough-and-tumble play in a safe and supervised way. I can also practice basic commands or tricks that you’re already working on, so their routine and training stay consistent.
