Mark R.
Mark R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
$24 total per visit
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
Pets
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.
Ratings and reviews
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.
Mark has a natural connection with animals that you just can’t teach. He took amazing care of our pets, giving them all the affection, exercise and calm reassurance they needed. During our week away he provided frequent photos and updates so we knew exactly how they were doing, and he kept our home tidy too. Mark was patient and loving with our shy senior cat, who even came out to say hello. He is thoughtful and detail‑oriented, asking great questions about feeding routines, medications and quirks, and he follows instructions perfectly. Most importantly, our pets clearly adored him and looked forward to his visits. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, gentle and professional sitter who treats your pets like family, Mark is your person.
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).