Mark R.
Mark R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Fur Kid’s New Best Friend!
Hi, I’m Mark, a lifelong animal lover based in WeHo. Growing up with dogs, cats, hamsters, ferrets, guinea pigs, and even anoles. I’ve spent over 30 years caring for pets of all ages and sizes. Neighbours, friends and family have trusted me to look after their pets for everything from quick drop‑in visits to week‑long boarding. Through these experiences I’ve learned to read animals’ body language and tailor my care to each pet’s unique personality, energy level and needs. I’m comfortable with puppies, high‑energy breeds, mellow seniors and special‑needs pets alike.
Cat care experience
Mark also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Mark was great - took our dog for walks, played fetch, and sent a lot of photos every day. Would definitely book again!
Mark took great care of my two pups, for five nights. He kept me updated with photos throughout their stay, followed all of my instructions, and was kind, communicative, and reliable from start to finish. It gave me real peace of mind knowing they were in good hands. I’d definitely recommend Mark to anyone looking for a caring and dependable sitter. Thank you again, Mark!
Amazing, great and easy experience. So much so I’m booking him again the week after. Extremely blessed for this find!
Mark is amazing. My dog bounded with him fast. Will hire Mark again.
Mark is a fantastic pet sitter. He treats your pets like his own. Chewy and Ollie adore him. He’s very thorough in communicating and providing daily summaries along with pictures. He does his utmost best to maintain their daily schedule while you’re away. He is appreciated by our family so much.
Mark provided exceptional care for Jersey and Dagwood. He was extremely thorough in understanding their needs and instructions, prompt, kind, caring, and communicative. I would highly recommend his services.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
My schedule is very flexible right now, so I have plenty of time to focus on your pup and accommodate your routine. I’m available for morning, midday, and evening walks, weekdays and weekends, and I’m happy to support both repeat weekly schedules and one time/short notice requests (West Hollywood + nearby).
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Safety, trust, and comfort come first. I follow your instructions closely: feeding, meds, leash/harness preferences, and house rules, while treating every pet as if they were my own (with plenty of respect, attention, and the care they deserve). I use calm handling and positive reinforcement, keep pets closely supervised, and do on-leash walks. You’ll get consistent photo/text updates so you always know how your pet is doing.
Pets
A typical day
A typical day with me is structured but fun. We start with a solid morning walk, then a midday potty and play break, and finish with an evening walk, plus extra quick potty breaks as needed. We will explore new smells on calm neighborhood walks, get some energy out with fetch or tug, then come home for water, meals and treats only as you approve, and relaxed cuddle time. If your dog enjoys it, we can add a nearby park stop for extra exercise and enrichment. You will also get photo updates so you always know how things are going.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsMark can host up to 2 pets per night
- Before we start, please tell me your pet’s personality and any habits or boundaries: leash manners, reactivity around other dogs or people, fears, separation anxiety, and any “bad habits” you are working on. I also need feeding times, allergies or a strict diet, medications and health notes, and bathroom routine. Let me know where they sleep (crate or bed) and any furniture rules, plus favorite toys and games. A quick meet and greet is always welcome so everyone feels at ease.