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Mark S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Mark S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Premier Dog Guardian & Caregiver!

With over ten years of dedicated pet care experience, I bring a unique blend of expertise, compassion, fun and personalized attention to each furry friend. What sets me apart from other sitters is my background in animal behavior, allowing me to understand and cater to the individual needs of every pet. From having patience with puppies to giving specialized care for senior dogs and those with medical needs, my comprehensive skills ensure your pet receives the best care possible. I work in healthcare as a respiratory therapist, the care never stops, even when I go home for the day. Whether it's a daily walk or extended sitting, I treat your pets as if they were my own, providing a safe, fun, and loving environment every time.

Cat care experience

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Paw-sitively Purr-sonal Cat Care!

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

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I am happy to take your dog for a walk around the neighborhood, let them out in your backyard to get some energy out and go to the bathroom. I can also just keep them company through out the day or night while you are working or out for the night. I’m extremely flexible and more than happy to be an environment that keeps your puppy comfortable and feel safe while also, keeping you comfortable and feeling safe and able to enjoy the time spent away from your furry friend.

Ratings and reviews

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7 ratings
Billy K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 19, 2024

Mark did a great job with the dogs and managing my home generally while I was away. I highly recommend him.

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Ilene M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Dec 10, 2023

Mark was very accommodating and I felt confident that he would provide the kind of care that Callie needed.

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Karen G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 16, 2023

Thank you Mark for taking such care of our Dogs.

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Lara D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 01, 2023

Mark is so wonderful that I almost want to be selfish, skip the review, and keep him all to myself! Mark is the perfect combination of professional and total sweetheart. He and I did a meet and greet and I felt 100% at ease leaving my baby with him on the first day of sitting. He asked all the right questions, took Alec on lots of walks and sent me the most adorable photos! I know my pup is at ease when I saw photos of him sitting separate from Mark...as opposed to anxiously sitting on top of him to make sure he doesn't leave. I literally hugged Mark when I picked up Alec. He is just the best! Mark is now my go-to guy!

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Jesse T.
Apr 20, 2023

Mark has taken great care of my pup when I’ve been traveling. Extremely trustworthy and great with dogs! Made me feel very comfortable while being away from my dog knowing he was in good hands.

Jesse H.
Apr 16, 2019

Mark watches my dog for me and takes great care of him! He is always tired out after a day of playing and going on long walks. I’m never concerned of the safety of my dog when he is in Mark’s care, and I know that he is having a great time!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work in healthcare, so my typical weeks have 3 days of 12 hour shifts. I have more of an open availability with 4 days off, so please feel free to reach out and see when we can set something up!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Mark can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
Please feel free to let me know about any special accommodations that I would have to make to ensure that your dog is as safe as possible regarding tolerant of other dogs, special food needs, etc.
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.