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Marla C.

District Heights, MD

4.4 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
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Services

Marla can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Marla can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I work part-time , so I have plenty of time to care for your pups. I’d prefer any bookings with atleast a 2-3 day notice so I can adjust my schedule and take care of your fur babies to the best of my abilities! 🐶

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About Marla C.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

2 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a Fenced in backyard that allows the dogs to play on a Safe & confined space. I also have a large crate if needed.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Marla C. would like to know about your pet

I would love for your Fur baby to feel comfortable and at home during stay. With that being said, please inform me be beforehand if they have leash aggression , require any type of medications , have strict food allergies and or any other behaviors. ✅

A typical day

I like taking dogs to the dogs to Swampoodle Park which is a 5 minute walk from my house. I frequently let them run around the backyard with supervision. We have indoor & outdoor toys such as tennis balls 🎾, Frisbees & ropes to keep them occupied!

Location

District Heights, MD

Marla C.'s Neighborhood

Pets

🐶Paws 4 Life 🏡

Pet care experience

As a woman In her 40s, in addition to growing up with a German Shepard/Husky mix, I’ve had years of experience with dogs. In 2019, My daughter & I added a new addition to our family which is known as Our Chihuahua Mellow 🎀! With that being said, I have experience with pups ranging in Age, Breed & Size.

Reviews

Shontre W.
Boarding • mai 19, 2026
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Marla took great care of Apollo & her communication throughout the stay was quick & responsive.

Paul G.
Boarding • mars 22, 2026
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Marla and her daughter take such good care of Daisy and they are always our first choice!

Korie B.
Boarding • janv. 06, 2026
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I had to get a dog sitter for a 2 week trip. I booked with Marla and her daughter as our dogs got along and they seemed really nice. I dropped my dog off on 12/26 at 8 am. 2 days later I was informed by the vet he was deceased. Marla said he had a seizure so she took him to the vet. However the vet notes state that there was no seizure reported. She left him alone while caring for other dogs and then left him with a man. That man was the last person to see him alive. She woke up and my dog was just staring and not moving. She never told me my dog died, she never apologized or explained what happened, and has since ghosted me. The vet informed me that after dropping him off, she left while they were doing chest compressions, to go get his bag and just dropped off his stuff at the front desk and apparently never looked back. She never even reported his death to rover. I am on vacation and this has absolutely been a nightmare to think I will return home and he will not be there. DO NOT BOOK WITH HER.

Jacob T.
Boarding • déc. 29, 2025
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Marla took great care of my senior dog and was super communicative through the whole process. Would definitely book again!

About Marla C.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

2 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a Fenced in backyard that allows the dogs to play on a Safe & confined space. I also have a large crate if needed.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Marla C. would like to know about your pet

I would love for your Fur baby to feel comfortable and at home during stay. With that being said, please inform me be beforehand if they have leash aggression , require any type of medications , have strict food allergies and or any other behaviors. ✅

A typical day

I like taking dogs to the dogs to Swampoodle Park which is a 5 minute walk from my house. I frequently let them run around the backyard with supervision. We have indoor & outdoor toys such as tennis balls 🎾, Frisbees & ropes to keep them occupied!

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Marla C.

District Heights, MD

4.4 out of 5 stars
8 reviews