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Mariti Blaise L.

Anacostia, Washington, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
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Services

Mariti Blaise can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Mariti Blaise can care for

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

Availability

I work from home and can keep the pet company the same as it does me. I walk a lot to get inspiration for my writing and love to have furry companions along. If it's a cat we can both chill together and enjoy the presence of royalty.

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About Mariti Blaise L.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I don't have any other animals staying with me at the moment and plan to only ever have one over at a time when working. For cats, I live on the fourth floor of an apartment with a balcony that I use often, so I trust they are smart enough not to jump or have 1 life or more left if they decide to.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Mariti Blaise L. would like to know about your pet

It is important to get to know a dogs comfort level when you first meet so that both you and the dog can become comfortable around each other to a point of mutual existence. Some dogs do not deal well with being overly touched when they first meet a person, same as some people. I believe this mean they just need extra mindfulness.

A typical day

I like to work to stimulate not just a dog's physical health but mental health as well. My goal is to learn to train police and military dogs so I will work to train dogs not to be militant but to use their intelligence, wisdom and companionship in a way that is beneficial to their pack.

Location

Washington, DC

Mariti Blaise L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Catch me if you can!

Pet care experience

I've had animals all my life from birds, to dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles and more. My favorite animal is a tiger but I know what it means to love something and have to let it go after a while.

Reviews

Shannon W.
Dog Walking • Dec 31, 2025
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Always nice and reliable

Shannon W.
Dog Walking • Dec 30, 2025
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Very kind, able to step up the last-minute when I got sick and took over Sunny's walk

Catharine B.
Dog Walking • Jun 01, 2022
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Mariti joined one of our training sessions with Griffey for an hour to help him prepare for his Canine Good Citizen test. She arrived early, was very communicative, and Griffey loved her! We had lots of fun. Highly recommend.

Casey C.
Dog Walking • Mar 16, 2022
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Mariti was EXCEPTIONAL with my 60-pound lab-Dalmatian, Aussie! She was quick to respond to my booking, arrived promptly, listened intently as I explained quirks of my dog’s behavior, and returned from the walk promptly with my worn-out, smiling pup :) Aussie is a strong, quick-to-pull-towards-squirrels kind of dog, but Mariti handled him extremely skillfully for a full hour of walking, at PEAK dog-walking time, in the most densely populated area of dogs in DC. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Mariti for walks, AND she’d be my first choice for drop-ins or boarding when I leave town. Mariti is not only a highly experienced dog caretaker, she clearly loves dogs (and, crucially, my dog also now adores her, after just one meeting). I will hire again, no question.

About Mariti Blaise L.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I don't have any other animals staying with me at the moment and plan to only ever have one over at a time when working. For cats, I live on the fourth floor of an apartment with a balcony that I use often, so I trust they are smart enough not to jump or have 1 life or more left if they decide to.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Mariti Blaise L. would like to know about your pet

It is important to get to know a dogs comfort level when you first meet so that both you and the dog can become comfortable around each other to a point of mutual existence. Some dogs do not deal well with being overly touched when they first meet a person, same as some people. I believe this mean they just need extra mindfulness.

A typical day

I like to work to stimulate not just a dog's physical health but mental health as well. My goal is to learn to train police and military dogs so I will work to train dogs not to be militant but to use their intelligence, wisdom and companionship in a way that is beneficial to their pack.

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Mariti Blaise L.

Anacostia, Washington, DC

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews