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Marissa W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Marissa W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Houston, TX

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

All around animal lover

I previously worked at a pet resort facility in the Pearland area as an activities counselor! I was responsible to ensure that every pet was given excellent care during their stay with us, and completing all activities(dog walks, personal time in their suites, group plays, making snacks, cuddles) that were assigned for the dayI I was trained to supervised group plays (small and large) and had up to 15 dogs by myself. Working at this facility gave me the opportunity to work with all types of breeds, many types of temperaments. It was so rewarding and such a fun job to have.

Cat care experience

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Cat owner

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

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

All I want is for your sweet pet to feel safe, stress-free, and to make sure I'm giving them the same exact care they are used too!

Ratings and reviews

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Letitia S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 02, 2026

Fantastic - Marissa was flexible and able to extend her services when we had an unexpected travel delay. She’s responsive and communicated often to let us know how things were going. We’ll be calling her up again!

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Sara & Clayton M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 27, 2026

Marissa is great, flexible and helpful. Had a last minute shift in work come up and she was able to help out and keep an eye on our Cowboy.

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Shana K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 12, 2026

Marissa stayed in our home with our 2 pups and was so great! I found Marissa sort of last minute after our regular sitter had an emergency and had to cancel. I am so glad I found her! She was communicative and my dogs seemed very happy and well cared for when we came back home! I will be happy to use Marissa again.

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Qixin C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 23, 2026

Marissa was wonderful! We were visiting Houston and staying at a hotel, and she was able to accommodate a last-minute request to care for our two pups right in our room. One senior and one sensitive, so they require extra attention and a gentle, patient touch; and Marissa handled it very well. It’s not easy to find someone willing to work around a traveler’s schedule on short notice while also tending to dogs with particular needs, but Marissa made the whole thing effortless. Our pups were calm and well cared for, and we came back to two happy dogs. We’d absolutely book her again and highly recommend her to anyone needing a trustworthy, attentive sitter in the Houston area!

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Sara & Clayton M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 31, 2026

Our pup cowboy was well taken care of from start to finish - thanks Marissa!

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Liz M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 11, 2026

Marissa took excellent care of my 3 fur babies and my home. She took extra time to walk my dog with me during our meet and greet. All the fur balls were happy and healthy when I returned home. Marissa is a great communicator as well!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work part-time(usually once/twice a week), so this has most of my undivided attention, I have plenty of time to ensure your pets needs are met.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Marissa can host up to 10 drop-ins per day
Feeding schedule, how long they can be alone, any temperaments or behavioral issues, how they are around other dogs/cats when on walks, any aggressions (food, toys, fence, etc), characteristics/quirks that will help me understand the pet better.
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.