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Marla A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 repeat clients
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Marla A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

No Place Like Home New Location FL

When we first started dog sitting and dog walking, it was because my kids wanted a pet, however, I was not ready to have our own dog. Joining Rover has been a great blessing for our family. We enjoy having fun with the dogs and at the same time make extra income. We treat the dogs as if they were ours! We play with them, in some cases we even have taken them on vacation with us! Our home is Just - Like - Home. We have cared for dozens and dozens and dozens of friendly guys since we started 15 years ago. Most of dogs are repeat clients who come at least once or twice per year. We have many pictures of these sweet dogs and cats and have great memories. We can’t believe we have been caring for dogs for over 15 years. We started started dog sitting even before we joined Rover.

Qualifications

27 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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74 ratings
Everett U.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 05, 2026

Marla was everything we wanted in a sitter. She provided care, supervision and an environment that was positive for our older dog. We were sent photos and updates regularly.

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Mandi V.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 22, 2025

The first few days went smoothly — my dog was cared for and communication was fine. However, there weren’t many photos each day, and ideally I would’ve liked to see him on walks or playing, with more frequent updates overall. On the last day, there was a 9-hour gap with no communication or pictures, which made me uncomfortable enough that I had someone pick him up early. While my dog was fine, I would have appreciated more consistent communication throughout the entire stay.

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Lauren E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 18, 2025

Marla & her husband were absolutely amazing! They were able to accommodate watching my pup last minute with a meet & greet the same day. Marla sent multiple photos every day and really seemed to treat my dog like her own. My dog was extremely comfortable with them and happy to be there. Their home is beautiful with a lovely neighborhood for long walks. Highly recommend & will be using them again for future trips.

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Liza S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 05, 2025

Marla and Family we're wonderful with our Lexi!! Lots of great care, pictures and communication! Thank you.

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Boarding • May 29, 2025

Marla A. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Shifra L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 28, 2025

Thank you for taking such good care of Hitch!

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Schedule

We will follow the schedules the owners provide so the dog will stay in his daily routine and be happy and content while staying in our care.

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

We have a fenced backyard where we can take the dog to play. We never leave the dog unattended while in the backyard. We will love your pup as our own.

A typical day

We take the dogs out for a walk on our tree lined residential street and to parks. We love to cuddle and play with the dogs.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Marla can host up to 1 pet per night
The only dog we are not comfortable with unfortunately, is the Pitbull. We had a bad experience once, since then, we try to limit our interaction with them when possible. I am sure they are very sweet as I have observed them with some friends that own one. We usually walk the dogs but are careful not letting the dog get too close to other dogs. We prefer to be safe than sorry. I am very careful when I am out walking the dogs and make sure the leash is safely on the dog.
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.