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Marissa S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Marissa S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Harlem, New York, NY

Contact for Boarding

from $65 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Energetic and Caring Pet Lover

I have an apartment, available for day and overnight stays. I regularly walk dogs as well as home visits. For friends and strangers. I run things out of my own home but don’t mind going to where you are. Dogs are the most genuine and loving creatures. They deserve the best service. I am willing to work with any age and special need. I have been working with dogs professionally for 16 years but have ALWAYS loved them unconditionally. I am also a big fan of cats and any other animal. I look forward to chatting about the animal or animals you have and what you will need from me to help you. I have never met a pet I don’t get along with or can’t work with in some way.

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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Asher M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 17, 2026

Marissa is the best, reliable, and my girls love her :) she also leaves very funny updates!

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Paul J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 04, 2026

Marissa clearly loves animals and is 100% reliable. She even braved a blizzard to care for our two cats. You can book her for your pets and relax, knowing they will be well cared for.

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Lindsay F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 04, 2025

Marissa did an absolutely wonderful job caring for our three cats! Took time before the booking to come over to the apartment, walk through everything, and pick up the keys. Daily messages and photo updates made me so happy ! Followed all instructions thoroughly. I could tell Marissa genuinely enjoyed getting to know the kitties which gave me so much peace of mind while we were away, highly recommend!

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Mallory R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 30, 2025

Marissa went above and beyond and made me feel super comfortable that things were taken care of while we were out of town.

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Asher M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 22, 2025

Marissa is my go to rover - she is great w my girls and always leaves the funniest notes.

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Asher M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 06, 2025

Marissa has watched my cats more times than I can count, and every single time she’s gone above and beyond. She’s incredibly dependable, thoughtful, and clearly loves animals my cats absolutely adore her I always return to fresh water, full food bowls, a clean litter box, and most importantly, happy and relaxed cats. I’ll keep booking Marissa as long as she’ll let me anyone would be lucky to have her care for their pets. also, she leaves very funny status notes!

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Schedule

I work full time at a cafe, so I usually don’t have free time during the day. Evening walks and visits are going to be more viable.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

If your pet/s are staying over, they will be following whatever routine they are used to, but they get two new doggos friends on top of that! And lots of new smells. If I am doing a drop in service or dog walk, similarly I will follow whatever special instructions you have given me. I want them to be happy and healthy while you are away.

Pets

A typical day

When a dog stays with me they will receive 24/7 engagement with humans and other dogs. They will go home happy and healthy. We will go on walks and have lots of play time and cuddles.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Marissa can host up to 1 pet per night
They must be ok with other animals if they are staying over. I’ll need to know any personality traits that are important, allergies and any experiences they’ve had in the past that may have an effect on them today. I have no breed preferences.
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.