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Marlena V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Marlena V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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North Charleston, SC

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Experienced w/ & love all breeds💗

Hi! My name is Marlena and caring for dogs has always been a big part of my life. I’ve been around dogs for as long as I can remember and truly understand the joy, love, and responsibility that comes with being a pet owner. Whether it’s walking, feeding, playing, or simply giving belly rubs, I treat every dog as if they were my own.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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15 ratings
Kendall B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 30, 2026

Our English Bulldog Rolo was very well cared for. She was allowed to get comfortable and roam free like she does at home. I received daily pics and updates. Marlena helped Rolo keep up her new medication regiment and daily bulldog specific hygiene requirements. Highly recommend Marlena.

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Amanda M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 09, 2026

This is our second time leaving our pup with Marlena, and we couldn’t be more pleased with his care. She’s communicative and sweet, and so is her pup. Love that Willie has a safe friend to play with while he’s being taken care of.

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Jaimie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 23, 2026

Was flexible with our last minute booking, and kept us updated. Would definitely use again! Thank you

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Rodney S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 27, 2026

They were flexible with the drop off/ pick up times and friendly. Most importantly, our pet came home happy.

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Emma D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 14, 2025

Marlena was fantastic! Such a clean and cute house in a safe location. She was so responsive and sent great photos! I felt so safe leaving my pups with her and hope to on our next vacation!

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Michael K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 14, 2025

5/5 Marlena took a last minute booking to board my boy FitzRoy. Huge help and made me feel comfortable leaving him on a last minute trip.

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Schedule

I am fully remote so I am able to care for your doggies 24 hours of the day! From sunrise to sundown I’m your girl!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a big fenced in yard and screened in patio for play time or to just soak the sun up. Plenty of room around the house as well to roam around. We also have endless amount of dog toys to be played with!

Pets

A typical day

Since I work remotely, I have the flexibility to give your dog plenty of attention and care throughout the day. Whether it’s morning walks to get their energy out, midday play breaks, or just being nearby for cuddles and companionship, your pup will never feel alone.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Marlena can host up to 2 pets per night
Every dog is unique, and I want to make sure your pup feels as comfortable and happy as possible while they’re with me! Please let me know about any routines, quirks, favorite toys, or specific needs your dog has—like feeding schedules, medication, leash behavior, or how they do around other dogs or people. I’m also happy to accommodate special instructions or preferences. The more I know about your dog, the better I can care for them like you would!
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.