Marlee Z.
Marlee Z.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Animal behavior enthusiast
Lovely to meet you, I’m MarleeZ! I’m 37 years old and have had pets my whole life. I have been working full-time with Rover.com since 2017. I PET SIT OTHER ANIMALS TOO! I have experience caring for all types of pets, including cats, farm animals, birds, reptiles, fish, rodents, and ferrets. My special interest is animal behavior, which I have been studying since I was a child. I interned at Wolf Park, IN at age 18, observing and recording wolf pack behavior. I cared for the wolves, coyotes and foxes there, including administering oral medication to them. In 2016 I was a camp counselor at Camp Bow Wow in Newark, DE, where my duties included monitoring up to 50 dogs per yard, cleaning kennels, and providing a safe and loving environment to all the doggie campers. I use my knowledge of a species’ behavior to tailor my care towards each unique pet. I’m familiar with different styles of play and personalities, and am always respectful of an animal’s needs. I’m gentle and quiet around shy pets, and full of energy for when I need to keep up with the rambunctious ones! Over the years I developed a close relationship with all my long-term clients, and am so grateful to be part of their pets’ lives. Some of them I have known since they were babies, and it has been an honor to be a constant part of their lives and help them grow! As for my own pets, I currently have a border collie-lab mix who enjoys long walks at Fair Hill. I help care for a feral cat colony in my neighborhood, and was able to adopt a few of the friendliest ones (they are now very fat, and happy to be indoors!) I am a firm believer in positive reenforcement, and have only ever trained my animals in this method. In their old age, my previous pets all had special needs, including some that needed to be spoon-fed. I am familiar with Deaf and blind animals, and will approach them accordingly, so as not to startle them, and will help them navigate if they look like they need assistance. I am prepared to clean up after pets who have frequent accidents.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
HEALTH AND SAFETY: I travel to my clients' house and will follow whatever care instructions we discussed during our meet and greet. I will only give whatever treats and food are provided, in case the animal has any food sensitivities or allergies. I prefer to use whatever cleaning supplies are provided, but usually carry some emergency products in my car. Just in case, PLEASE leave out towels, soaps, sponges and wipes in case there are any accidents. I especially require towels for dogs who I walk on a rainy day and need to be dried off. I don't want them to be cold and wet! I also will do my best to wipe up the floor if we have tracked mud into the house. I always wash your pet's food and water bowls after each use, so please provide dish soap and a sponge. I will notify you in my Rover Card report if your pet shows signs of being unwell, such as diarrhea, vomiting, or low energy. For safety reasons, I will NOT pick up an animal unless they need help getting down from/on to something. I know cats especially do not like to be held, and I am very respectful of that. When walking your dog I will NOT let them interact with other people or animals for safety liabilities. I will NOT give out any personal information to those who try to engage with me (such as pet or parent’s name, location, whether the parents are home, how often I visit etc). I always tell people I am the pet sitter.
Ratings and reviews
Thank you, Marley! I will have to cancel the next 2 weeks, hubby is home for a bit. But will need you when he leaves again.
Thanks Marlee! Much appreciated 👏 🙂
Top-shelf service! I will definitely be using her every time we need a dog sitter. She is extremely attentive to detail and is always on time—or even early. She kept our dogs clean, well cared for, and happy throughout her stay. She is also very respectful of your home, leaving everything exactly as she found it. She respects your privacy, stays out of areas that aren't designated for her, and treats your home with the utmost care. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and professional dog sitter.
Thanks for another week of great service! Have a Happy 4th of July!
Thanks Marlee! I am very happy with your service!
She’s awesome. I ALWAYS use her for pet sitting
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Schedule
SCHEDULE: Rover is my full-time job. MY HOURS ARE 8:30am-5pm. Unavailable Wednesday and Thursday evening (I have aerial class :) ). I don’t typically work weekends unless it is part of an extended booking. Visiting time will vary based on travel distance between my other clients. I can walk dogs that weigh up to 60 lbs. ATTENTION!! 12:00pm is my most requested time. If you request a midday visit I will arrive some time between 10am-3pm, based on your location to other clients. I cannot guarantee a more specific time as my schedule is unpredictable. Thank you for understanding! I always have a MEET AND GREET (or phone interview for cats), with NEW CLIENTS. Please give me at least 4 days notice. I prefer to know on SUNDAY what my schedule will be for the following week! If you use a physical key to get into your house, please have a copy of your HOUSE KEY ready and be prepared to hide it somewhere, and for me to leave it behind on my last visit. Combination lock boxes are a great option!