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Marlena B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
29 repeat clients
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Marlena B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
29 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Marlena has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Catchy Headline

Hello! My name is Marlena and I love working with animals. Growing up my family has always worked with rescues and fostered dogs, on top of caring for our own fur babies. Working with so many fosters has given me experience with all kinds of different temperaments and medical conditions, so there isn’t much I haven't seen when it comes to dogs. I’ve never met a dog I couldn’t win over eventually and love having the opportunity to show new furry friends that people are good. I have two cats, Princess Buttercup and Wesley that rule the house. I have my dog pack, Toby, Munchkin, Sully, Tito, and Gryffindor, all rescues. I try to include my pets in everything I do outside of work. Whether it’s a day snuggled up at home with Princess Buttercup, out kayaking with Toby, or taking the pack to a local trail for a walk. My free time goes to the animals. The pack pups are pros at meeting new Rovers. I make sure they do not overwhelm the visiting pups, but they usually match the energy level of their new friends pretty well on their own.

Qualifications

29 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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71 ratings
Steven K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 03, 2026

Marlena did great with Diesel and she kept me in the loop with pictures, etc. during his stay!! We will definitely be using her again for our next trip.

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Daylin A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 05, 2026

Marlena was so amazing with Nami and paid close attention to her habits and provided great updates!

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Alyssa H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 29, 2026

Marlena was so great with our boy and kept us up to date with plenty of photos and videos! We will definitely be bringing our dog back to her any time we need a sitter.

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Paige S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 27, 2026

Great person to watch your dog, she did really great! I would recommend her, and good price also. :)

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sara p.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 26, 2026

I highly recommend

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Makenzie D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 21, 2026

Did a great job with my pup!

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Schedule

I have three roommates they I have known for years. At least one of us is home most of the day to take care of mid day potty breaks and cuddles. New pups will typically spend at least part of my workday crated, but we keep the crate time limited when we can.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 5 dogs, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced in yard for pups to play in and regularly check the bottom of the fence for any gaps. They have shade and water outside. We have tons of beds, toys, and bones to share. We do ask they you not bring any of your own toys unless they have a comfort item for crate time. It can cause scuffles if any of the pups get territorial over something new. We keep a close eye on new pups, especially around the cats, until we know they are all friends. Any beds or blankets you want to bring for your pup just need to be washable in case of accidents.

Pets

A typical day

I take my own boys with me almost everywhere and if yours enjoy the same activities, we’d be happy to have them. My boys love long walks so I try to find interesting new places like downtown or the park at Marina Jacks. Sometimes we even walk some nature trails in the area.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Marlena can host up to 2 pets per night
Most important for me is whether or not your pup likes cats if they’re coming to my house. Our more playful pup does very well with playing with dogs they match his energy and leaving the calmer pups alone. If he gets a little too wild, he gets a special crate snack and takes a break.
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.