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Marlena C.

Oakley, Cincinnati, OH

5.0 out of 5 stars
111 reviews
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Services

Marlena can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Marlena can care for

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

Availability

I am currently pet sitting full time, so I can adjust to each dog/pet’s needs and schedules easily. Doing this full time allows me to be extremely flexible with each person when looking for someone to book with.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Marlena C.

Communication

29 repeat pet parents
52% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

8 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 live in a very walkable neighborhood, lots of routes to take depending on each dog’s comfortability with high traffic and low traffic areas, within walking distance to Ault park as well. Apartment is on the first floor so easy access, as well as a nice open area behind the building for quick potty breaks

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Marlena C. would like to know about your pet

Any anxiety or past trauma they might have. If they will be nervous about a new person (It would be nice to have a separate day before requested service for us to get aquainted and adjusted to each other)

A typical day

I love getting each dog I sit out and about, letting them take their time with sniffing different things. I keep tennis balls with me in case a puppy likes to play fetch and doesn’t have their own toys!

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Marlena C.'s Neighborhood

I respect each pet’s personality

Pet care experience

I’ve been dog sitting and walking dogs since i was about 8 years old, between family members and my neighbors. It feels good gaining a dogs trust and showing a dog that i respect their boundaries as well as being able to meet their physical and sometimes mental needs.

Reviews

Katia P.
Drop-In Visits • maj 25, 2026
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Marlena is very attentive to the needs of each of our dogs (both have distinct personalities, one is older and one still thinks he's a puppy). We love having her!

Karen B.
House Sitting • maj 03, 2026
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Marlena did an excellent job at dog/house sitting All was well when we returned home. She was great with regular updates .about our dog. I would definitely use her again in the future. I would strongly recommend her.

Katia P.
Drop-In Visits • maj 02, 2026
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Marlena was great during her visits, spending time with the dogs outside almost the full length to let them explore and stretch their legs as much as possible, and kept us informed with texts and pictures!

Aaron Y.
Boarding • apr 21, 2026
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Wonderful care as always! Our dog has separation anxiety when away from us but LOVES her time spent either Marlena. A+ care and she is our regular go to now.

About Marlena C.

Communication

29 repeat pet parents
52% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

8 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 live in a very walkable neighborhood, lots of routes to take depending on each dog’s comfortability with high traffic and low traffic areas, within walking distance to Ault park as well. Apartment is on the first floor so easy access, as well as a nice open area behind the building for quick potty breaks

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Information Marlena C. would like to know about your pet

Any anxiety or past trauma they might have. If they will be nervous about a new person (It would be nice to have a separate day before requested service for us to get aquainted and adjusted to each other)

A typical day

I love getting each dog I sit out and about, letting them take their time with sniffing different things. I keep tennis balls with me in case a puppy likes to play fetch and doesn’t have their own toys!

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Marlena C.

Oakley, Cincinnati, OH

5.0 out of 5 stars
111 reviews