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Marissa P.

Fredericksburg, VA

4.2 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Marissa can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

During the summer I have very open availability and I am free most weekends and during the week all day. Since I work as a teacher, during the school year I am only available before and after work as well as on the weekends.

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Marissa P.

Communication

95% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
86% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very respectable of others property while still giving the animals personalized attention. I make sure to spend as much time as possible with them. I work with them and have learned to be very patient with other cautious animals.

Information Marissa P. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if Your dog has any special needs. I have had many dogs with special needs where I have had to administer medication.

A typical day

I love to hangout and run around with dogs. I love to play and hangout with them and give them lots of exercise. I am also fine to just hangout and give them pets on the couch.

Location

Fredericksburg, VA

Marissa P.'s Neighborhood

Animal care is my therapy

Pet care experience

Hello! My name is Marissa. I have had a dog in my family all my life. In fact, when I was a transfer I took up dog obedience and agility training with my family dog. I have taken care of all types of dogs including seniors as well as puppies. I also volunteer at the animal shelter and there I deal with all types of dogs from various backgrounds so I have experience with behaviorally challenged dogs as well. I have also taken care of cats and some have grown very attached to me. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out!

Reviews

Tahliyah B.
House Sitting • Feb. 09, 2026
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From her bio I really hoped I'd found a permanent sitter but instead I found an extremely judgemental sitter that didn't follow very minimal requests. Imagine having to take an unexpected trip when life is already chaotic and having to listen to your sitter on the doorbell cam trashing you and your home to a stranger on the phone. I leave a detailed page to go over things discussed prior to booking and can tell by questioning that it wasn't referenced. Additionally, I request meet and greets prior to any booking and she should have declined if she was not satisfied with the home that was not even left in poor condition (and DEFINITELY better than the meet and greet). Aside from unnecessary commentary, the very loose schedule wasn't followed resulting in accidents in the home. I ask very little aside from strict adherence to the feeding schedule as one pup has an auto feeder to prevent guarding. Everything else is just kind of existing with my pups. I don't expect sitters to stay in my home but did request the dogs be let out around 8pm for a potty break before bed. She left right before 7 each night which means the pups were left in their crates til 8am the next morning and not given time for dinner relief.

Arielle C.
House Sitting • Juli 08, 2025
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Marissa was great! She was a last minute booking for us over a holiday weekend. She took the time to come over and meet our dog beforehand. We were able to leave town at ease knowing he was taken care of.

Ellen G.
House Sitting • Juni 26, 2024
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very caring, a little nervous, didn"t stay some nites think dogs did ok

Joe H.
Drop-In Visits • Juni 05, 2024
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Marissa came in and immediately treated our dogs as if they were her own. Taking the time for belly rubs and sitting out in the sun. She was absolutely amazing and saved the day with a last minute booking. Thank you so much for taking care of our fur babies while we were away!

About Marissa P.

Communication

95% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
86% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very respectable of others property while still giving the animals personalized attention. I make sure to spend as much time as possible with them. I work with them and have learned to be very patient with other cautious animals.

Information Marissa P. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if Your dog has any special needs. I have had many dogs with special needs where I have had to administer medication.

A typical day

I love to hangout and run around with dogs. I love to play and hangout with them and give them lots of exercise. I am also fine to just hangout and give them pets on the couch.

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Marissa P.

Fredericksburg, VA

4.2 out of 5 stars
5 reviews