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Marlena S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Marlena S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

When you’re here, you’re family!

I grew up with cats in my home from a very young age. Over the years neighbors, friends and family have relied on me to walk, feed and bathe their pets.

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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15 ratings
Emma V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 01, 2026

My kitten, Millie, enjoyed her second stay with Marlena. Since this was her second stay, she was comfortable immediately after I dropped her off. I'm so glad I have a safe and reliable place to take her when I'm out of town. Highly recommend!

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Scott S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 11, 2026

Marlena was great! Super communicative, helpful, and easy to work with. Ralph loved having her to hang out with while I was on a work trip. 10/10 would recommend!

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Molly M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 11, 2026

Thanks, Marlena, for taking such good care of Buddy. He really likes staying with you.

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Emma V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 24, 2026

Marlena was fantastic with my cat, Millie. She clearly understands cats and made Millie feel comfortable right away. She was also very communicative, which gave me great peace of mind. I’d definitely book with her again!

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Molly M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 07, 2025

Buddy loves staying with Marlena. And, I feel confident that he will receive excellent care when I leave him in her care. Thanks, Marlena.

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Molly M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 26, 2024

As usual, Buddy had a great time with Marlena. Thanks so much for the excellent care of Buddy and the photos in which he looks very happy.

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Schedule

I work full-time in an office near Zilker Park, but I’m close to home (about 10-15min depending on traffic), so I can easily get home for pet care.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I love cats & dogs alike but prefer to board only cats in my home for the time being, and only one cat at a time (unless there are multiple from the same household). I already have a litter box and some cat supplies, but would need the pet owner to provide litter, food, toys, supplies, etc.

Cats
Takes only 1 client at a time
Marlena can host up to 1 pet per night
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.