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Marla H.

Alpine, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Marla can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I truly love animals, so any spare time is spent with them. But this is more than just a hobby for me. I can't wait to meet your pets:)) I work from home as an on-line teacher, so I have a lot of flexibility in my schedule.

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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Marla H.

Communication

55 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

26 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I love all dogs and cats! I have adopted 17 dogs and 2 cats, and believe giving them the best possible life in their later years, is my calling. You dogs and/or cats will be treated like family.

Information Marla H. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know your pets' usual eating and potty/walking schedules. Do they take any medications? Any quirks while out walking? I have no breed preferences. I love them all:)

A typical day

During your dog's stay with us, I will mirror your dog's schedule. Breakfast at 6am? Check! A 30 minute walk everyday at 3pm? Check! 10 minute, "Empty the Tank" walk before bed? Check! Just let me know! I want your dog to be as happy as possible!

Location

Alpine, CA

Marla H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

No one will love your pet as much!

Pet care experience

Hi! I have over 25 years experience pet sitting and dog walking. What started out as fellow teachers asking me to care for their pets over the Summer Holiday, has turned into a second career for me. And I love each animal I care for as though they are my own! No one will love your pet as much as I will:) Animals know who their people are, and I am their people:) My own pets are all senior rescues-Penny Lane, Chloe, Gage, Lexi and Kellogg.

Reviews

Melissa P.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 04, 2026
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Marla is wonderful! You can tell how much she cares about animals. She has excellent communication skills, timely & I know my Harley girl had a great time with her! Highly recommend!

Freddy J.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 19, 2026
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Marla was beyond amazing. She was calm and always doing the more than we had asked. You can tell she truly cares and is the perfect person to have around your pets. She kept us well informed, she did everything we needed her to do and more. I plan to use Marla any time we leave. And she will be highly recommended by me anywhere I go. Thank you so much for everything! The pups and bunny love you 😁

S. Y.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 17, 2026
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Marla was so amazing! She took such good care of our cat. She spent time with her, played with her, laughed with her, and made sure she had plenty of food, water, and a clean litter box every day. Our cat loved her. Marla is a natural, loving, animal person and our cat took to her immediately. We were traveling internationally and getting the daily pictures and videos were priceless so we knew our kitty cat was happy, and healthy, and taken care of. We were nervous about having someone in our home while we were away but all of that went away when we met Marla. She is someone you can trust with your pets, your home, and everything else. We will absolutely use Marla again and highly recommend her.

Jamie B.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 13, 2023
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Marla is amazing! Our bunnies are always so well cared for and they love when she visits!

About Marla H.

Communication

55 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

26 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I love all dogs and cats! I have adopted 17 dogs and 2 cats, and believe giving them the best possible life in their later years, is my calling. You dogs and/or cats will be treated like family.

Information Marla H. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know your pets' usual eating and potty/walking schedules. Do they take any medications? Any quirks while out walking? I have no breed preferences. I love them all:)

A typical day

During your dog's stay with us, I will mirror your dog's schedule. Breakfast at 6am? Check! A 30 minute walk everyday at 3pm? Check! 10 minute, "Empty the Tank" walk before bed? Check! Just let me know! I want your dog to be as happy as possible!

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Marla H.

Alpine, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews