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Marla O.

Star Sitter

Crownridge Of Texas, San Antonio, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
93 reviews
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Services

Marla can care for

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

Availability

My kids are grown and have flown the nest. I’m quite flexible…Please feel free to message me even if the calendar says full, to see if I can shuffle some things around to be available for your pet.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Marla O.

Communication

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

Dog skills

31 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Please let me know if your pet has special needs or any quirky requirements. I want to replicate the high level of care you give them, in the way you do it, so I can minimize stress to your dog in your absence. I'm detail oriented and good at following even the most detailed directions. I'm also good at reading animal behavior, so you can trust if I'm on a walk with your pet I can respond appropriately to stresses or changes in their behavior. Having had so many dogs in the past with problematic backgrounds, safety is a #1 priority in my book. I'm extremely cautious when entering/exiting a home to make sure all pets are accounted for.

Information Marla O. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors I can account for. Each dog is different and that’s what makes them all special.

A typical day

A tired dog is a happy dog. Stimulating their brains and getting exercise is key. Throwing a ball, playing hide and seek, or smelling all the new smells during a walk is always a treat.

Location

San Antonio, TX

Marla O.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Marla O. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

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Pet care experience

I've owned animals for as long as I can remember. Peacocks, donkey, a full size pig that slept in the house and used a doggy door, goat, a chicken (before chickens were cool), cats, parrots and lots of dogs...just to name a few. :) I started rescuing abused pit bulls around 30 years ago. At any one time, we'd have 10 in our home. This meant crating and rotating all day, as some of the animals were so terrified from the abuse they'd received in the past, they didn't like other dogs. Whilst an exhausting experience at times, a very rewarding one as well. Taking in animals that were malnourished, beat, and/or left to die & turning them into couch loving, treat eating cuddle bugs was worth it 100%. For three years I worked at a K9 Conditioning and Rehab center. Everything from underwater treadmills, swimming, walking on sand and standing on different surfaces helped perform stabilization exercises for safe strengthening. I no longer bring in abused animals and rehabilitate them, nor perform PT on dogs...but still want to care for and love on dogs. This is why I'd love to walk or pet sit your family member. I'm very experienced in administering medication and don't shy away from the not so pretty side of animal care (picking up poop or dealing with messes). I'd love to develop long term relationships with clients that allow me to assist them in some way on a weekly basis, but also am flexible to care for your animals for those much needed weekend getaways we all need. I'm happy to stop by and provide everything they need, including one on one cuddle time and ball throwing so they don't get lonely whilst you're away.

Reviews

Fatima M.
Dog Walking • mai 10, 2026
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Amazing how she takes care of my fur baby ☺️ definitely going to continue booking with Marla. Thank you for taking amazing care of Rocky. She played with him and he loved her so much.

Melissa V.
Drop-In Visits • mars 15, 2026
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Marla is always dependable and we know our fur baby is in good hands!

David J.
Drop-In Visits • févr. 25, 2026
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Marla is fantastic!

Robert B.
Drop-In Visits • févr. 21, 2026
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Marla, was Great! She dropped in every day to take care of our boys. They had a good time with her and the daily pictures were reassuring.

About Marla O.

Communication

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

Dog skills

31 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Please let me know if your pet has special needs or any quirky requirements. I want to replicate the high level of care you give them, in the way you do it, so I can minimize stress to your dog in your absence. I'm detail oriented and good at following even the most detailed directions. I'm also good at reading animal behavior, so you can trust if I'm on a walk with your pet I can respond appropriately to stresses or changes in their behavior. Having had so many dogs in the past with problematic backgrounds, safety is a #1 priority in my book. I'm extremely cautious when entering/exiting a home to make sure all pets are accounted for.

Information Marla O. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors I can account for. Each dog is different and that’s what makes them all special.

A typical day

A tired dog is a happy dog. Stimulating their brains and getting exercise is key. Throwing a ball, playing hide and seek, or smelling all the new smells during a walk is always a treat.

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Marla O.

Star Sitter

Crownridge Of Texas, San Antonio, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
93 reviews