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Mark M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Mark M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$70 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
32 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Dogs are the best people.

My mongrel 3 legged dog lived to 16. Later, my pure bred Dalmatian lived to 16. Yours will be happy and safe. I am sitting to get the enjoyment of being around pets while earning money enjoying myself.

Cat care experience

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I love cats independence/curiosity.

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

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
32 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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17 ratings
Jody S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 21, 2026

Great communication, very kind and patient. Dogs had a great time! Highly recommend!!

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Rebecca R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 11, 2026

Mark is an absolutely the best. He is so accommodating, easy to communicate with and goes above and beyond anything I couldn’t have hoped for. I had pictures everyday and my little guy was obviously at home. I felt confident and reassured that little “Stevie “ was well cared for and happy. It was all that I could have hoped for.

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Natalie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 10, 2026

Very communicative, reliable, and flexible!

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Josh M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 29, 2026

Mark , was excellent . From accepting our meet and greet and last minute weekend boarding to his patience and care with our Dolly . It’s comforting to know he cares and doe Avery thing he can to make your pet comfortable. I highly recommend Mark and we will be using him again .

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Bailey R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 22, 2026

Mark is such a kind and communicative sitter! Our dog had a great time staying with him and was well cared for. Highly recommend

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Daniel T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 05, 2026

Mark is definitely Mello’s number one choice whenever we’re away. She’s always excited to see him and comes back happy and well cared for every time we pick her up. We’re sad to be moving away from San Diego because Mello will have to find someone as wonderful as Mark in our new city. That alone says how much we’ve valued having Mello stay with Mark.

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Schedule

I am retired. I am planning on pet sitting because I like the idea of spending my time with pets without the obligation an owner has of being home constantly. I like to travel.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have no pets. Two enclosed outdoor spaces(Both the size of a large room). Substantial open green spaces surround my townhouse condominium. My home has 1433 sq ft of indoor space on one level. I find pets prefer to be wherever the humans are. Which suits me just fine.

A typical day

I cater my experiences with your beloved pet to them individually. I take short walks with senior dogs and may just sit with them on a lawn for outdoor time. Younger or energetic dogs can enjoy long fast paced walks on a hiking trail near my place. There is always time to have a nice chat with your pet while giving scratches and belly rubs. Car rides are a universal favorite. I do my best to keep your pet with me as close to 100% of the time possible. I try to go nowhere they are not also welcome.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Mark can host up to 2 pets per night
I try to spend a bit of time with each pet owner at or before our first meeting to understand their pet’s needs and particular traits. I like to know what pet owners rules are for their pets so I can follow them for continuity. Example: Is the pet allowed on furniture and bed while at home? I want the owner to know that I understand their pet may be anxious away from home. I take pride in helping my new pet friend know that everything is going to be fine.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.