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Marissa T.

Columbus, GA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•20 reviews
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professional hour long dog walker

Pet care experience

For the past two years I have been professionally paid for taking a large German Shepard half Lab on hour long walks 5 days a week, also taking care of his food, water, medicine and grooming. I usually just take him to get his nails cut once a month and bathe him myself. I am very friendly with dogs and love all animals. I've had dogs and cats around my entire life since I was very young and I absolutely love interacting with dogs. I love walking 2.5 to 3 miles with each dog I'm with depending on how large they are. If very small just a mile or a little under. Please give me a call I'd love to discuss your pets needs and routine!

Reviews

Maggie A. W.
House Sitting • Jun 26, 2022
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Marissa was very communicative - we appreciated her updates on how our dog was doing. She left the house spotless too. We would love to work together in the future!

Jennifer C.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 21, 2022
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If I could give no stars, I would. I’m absolutely disgusted and disappointed with this experience. Marissa had difficulty finding my house for the drop in. I was driving out of town for a last minute business trip, and my usual sitter was booked. Her reviews were great, so I booked a drop in for the weekend. Because she had difficulty finding my house, and I was not responding immediately to her messages, she actually messaged me that she was going to cancel the booking and that would be her last time coming (after she found my house and let my dog out). Of course I was furious. After calling her back, I realized she was slurring her words, interrupting me, and gave me this run around story about how she had a long trip the same day, and my house was too far, etc. I was livid. I was 6 hours away, and now had to find someone else to come to my house and care for my dog, who was crate trained. ON TOP OF THAT, even after threatening to cancel the booking, she took my house key with her to her house. So I then had to call the River emergency line because she would not answer my calls or messages about returning my key. I finally got my brother in law to travel to my house, and had him nearly about to break my window to get to my dog. She still did not answer me, even though the night before, she had told me my key would be back at 8am. I was freaking out. Even Rover could not get her on the phone. She finally dropped my key off a little after 10am. My dog had been in the crate since 10pm the night before. She is irresponsible, and I can’t believe she’s still an option to be booked after all of that.

Holli S.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 09, 2022
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Marissa took great care of our German Shepard and cat! It was a last minute request and she hadn’t even met us or our furbabies before we had to leave. She was punctual with every visit, kept in touch and updated me three times a day. We will definitely use her again!

Tammy S.
House Sitting • Apr 03, 2022
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Marissa took excellent care of Gracie! We will definitely use her again!

About Marissa T.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard. We also have a large sunroom where my cats stay! They come and go as they please through the cat door, inside the house and to outdoors. Both cat doors are lockable, so not worried about unwanted company! Our dog Riff Raff is crate trained and will stay in the crate all night if needed!

Information Marissa T. would like to know about your pet

It's weight, it's eating and restroom schedule, it's relationship with other animals so I know how closely to keep an eye when walking or when being at my house with the other animals.

A typical day

Depending on where you live, I will walk the neighborhood the dog lives in. I walk my dog around eagle springs in Centerville with its large lake and pool area. I wrap the leash tightly around my hand a couple of times so the dog does not run away when something catches their eye. I'm very experienced in this. We will go on fast walks and play fetch with their toys. I can even bring some toys to you!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$75per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$15per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk

Marissa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am currently out of work, so rover jobs are needed right now. However, I look at this as a full time job and I absolutely love it! I am available any time, and will treat your lovely fur babies as though they are my own!

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 2 years ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Marissa T.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard. We also have a large sunroom where my cats stay! They come and go as they please through the cat door, inside the house and to outdoors. Both cat doors are lockable, so not worried about unwanted company! Our dog Riff Raff is crate trained and will stay in the crate all night if needed!

Information Marissa T. would like to know about your pet

It's weight, it's eating and restroom schedule, it's relationship with other animals so I know how closely to keep an eye when walking or when being at my house with the other animals.

A typical day

Depending on where you live, I will walk the neighborhood the dog lives in. I walk my dog around eagle springs in Centerville with its large lake and pool area. I wrap the leash tightly around my hand a couple of times so the dog does not run away when something catches their eye. I'm very experienced in this. We will go on fast walks and play fetch with their toys. I can even bring some toys to you!

Location

Columbus, GA

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Marissa T.

Columbus, GA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•20 reviews