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Marissa V.

4.9 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients
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Marissa V.

4.9 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Marissa has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

sPAW stays & unFURgetable days! 🐾

WARNING! You’re animal will be spoiled! My home is located just 15 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport and is convenient to both 95, 495 and Philadelphia pike. In a rush? I can pick up your pup up for a small fee I am Marissa! I have been around all types of dogs my entire life, from Yorkies to Rottweilers! I am extremely attentive and your pets safety is my top priority. I am well versed in handling strong, powerful animals. I can’t wait to get to meet and love on your animals and give them all sorts of lovings! I have a 13 year old son and a 4 year old daughter who LOVES animals more than I do, which is crazy. But we’ve had pets the whole time he’s been alive! Me, I have had a pet since the time I was 2 and ever since my first dog, Molly, I knew I’d always need a furry child in my life at all times! If I do have to step out, I typically leave the dogs uncrated unless otherwise stated. All dogs are leashed when on a walk and going out to use the restroom. I have plenty of bowls, waste bags, and toys here! You can bring your own if you prefer, whatever makes you and your pet(s) comfortable. Your fur babies will love their spa days/stay here because my kids & I treat them like royalties. 😊

Cat care experience

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Aristocats have nothing on me!

Marissa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

23 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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70 ratings
Jackie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 11, 2026

Marissa is always awesome with my pup! There’s no one else I trust to take care of my Layla while I’m away!

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Ryan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 19, 2026

Wonderful experience with Marissa. Great communication during the booking process as well as during Fletch’s stay. Incredibly easy to work with and we can tell Fletch was loved and looked after so well while we were gone! Thank you again!!

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Dog Walking • Apr 17, 2026

Marissa V. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Lester F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 15, 2026

Marissa is exceptional she took our 7 day appointment last minute and was very understanding and communicative. We were very skeptical at first using a service one to watch our puppy and two having someone coming in our home while we weren’t there. Marissa communicated every day as well as sent pictures. She definitely went over and beyond with our puppy “Buddy”, She bathed him, took care of his play pen area as we would. Im very thankful for Marissa and clearly Buddy enjoyed her as well.

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Rebecca W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 13, 2026

Marissa took great care of my two pups and our cat. I know Baxter can be a little bit of a handful because of his anxiety, but she was very patient with him and I very much appreciate it. She kept me updated. I’m definitely made them feel at home. She gave me the sweetest little care package and a personalized thank you note when I picked them up. Marissa is great at being a second home when you have to be away and you want to make sure you’re furry family is well loved and taken care of.

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Jackie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 30, 2026

Marissa is awesome! I have a hard time leaving my pup so to be 100% confident that she is taken care of, safe and happy is a huge mental help on trips!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work from home and get very lonely during the day! Having a fur baby to keep me company and let me share my love and affection to would be awesome! I also can work from anywhere and everywhere! So I’m completely flexible and open to whatever 😊 Yes, your fur child/children can sleep in bed with me if that is okay with you.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I can easily crate your dog if needed! I do not have a fenced in yard but I would be able to bring the babies to dog parks since I can work from anywhere! I will send you daily photos & updates on our adventures!

Pets

A typical day

I love to play fetch or taking them out for a run. I also love to go and walk around the neighborhood and let them do some exploratory smelling. If allowed, we get a daily pup cup from Starbucks! I also do not mind going to dog parks if the pup is able to be around other dogs! As for cats, I would play around with them! I have toys I can provide for boarding & my own water/food bowls on an adjustable lifted stand. All I ask is for you to provide their food, leash, cage, and doggy bags.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Marissa can host up to 5 pets per night
Please let me know if your fur baby has any allergies or food intolerances or if there’s any special things that your pup/cat needs to feel happy, loved and safe wherever they are! I will ask for confirmation that your animal is up to date on vaccines as a safety measure for my children, if any other animals are here, and myself. I do want to make it known, I have steps that lead into my home.
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