Marlena M.
Marlena M.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $29 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
DependabIe Dog, Cat, & Rabbit care
HeIIo! I provide dog, rabbit, & cat care and would be happy to help you and your famiIy. I’ve been involved with dogs all my life (Bassett hound, Cairn Terrier, & a Yellow Lab growing up), and I am the current proud parent of my American Field Lab (who loooves to run!) and my sweet rescue dog. I’m also the proud Mom of a middle-aged Mini Lop rescue rabbit who I adopted from the local shelter in 2024! My pet care experience began (very long ago!) in 8th grade for a Doodle, and professionally began during junior year of high school when I became a dog walker + sitter for a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. My care services continued into college when I became a dog sitter/walker and boarder for WAG!, Care. Com website, and Iater, provided boarding and walking services to friends, family, and neighbors near and in my hometown. In addition to standard household pets, I have cared for chickens, chinchillas, hamsters, exotic fish, and parakeets as well. I am well-versed with dogs who have food/toy aggression, hunting dogs, high energy dogs, and large dogs. I would love to care for your furry friend and treat them like my own! Look forward to connecting ☺️
Cat care experience
Marlena also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I am a very active individual and I am diligent about leashing/harnessing each dog I care for. I am a huge outdoor enthusiast and I will give your pup plenty of exercise! I also live less than a 5 minute walk from a fenced-in, lovely town dog park should you choose to want me to exercise your dog there! Additionally, I am a 10 minute drive to beautiful Old Orchard Beach if your dog loves the water, and I am in walking distance to the Eastern Trail (East Coast Greenway), with miles of paved and well-maintained walking and biking terrain.
Ratings and reviews
Marlena is responsive to bookings, communicates well and is willing to help on short notice. She is dependable and I feel confident leaving my older cat in her care.
Marlena was a dream! A lifesaver for us being on vacation. So kind and our lab was immediately comfortable with her. I only wish she lived closer!
Marlena did a fabulous job caring for our cat and leaving daily messages and photos!
Marlena is so very easy to work with-responds quickly to requests, is prompt and communicates about everything and so great with Maggie! She's a star!
Marlena is great with Tony and she helps us out so much with his walks!!
It was reassuring to be able to leave my cat home alone knowing that Marlena was checking in and caring for her. The pictures were wonderful and I came home to a happy kitty.
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Schedule
I work remotely, so I have lots of flexibility to walk your dogs/let them out during the day, and I can provide extended drop-in visits (2-4 hours) whenever I am available for it! Contact me to see if we can make something work & I’m happy to do my best to fit you in, or refer you to an available sitter.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsMarlena can host up to 8 drop-ins per day
- Contact me about any special needs/restrictions/notices you want me to be aware of regarding your dog. I have prior experience caring for senior/elderly dogs, and it would be a huge help to know the dogs preferred routine if that’s the case for your pet!