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Marlita M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
46 repeat clients
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Marlita M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
46 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Marlita has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
10 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Snuggle Buddy for All Breeds

My name is Marli- Animal Extraordinaire ! I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Animal, Poultry, and Veterinary Sciences/Business from the prestigious Tuskegee University in 2012. I have over 10 years of experience in animal care with companion animals. The last four years I’ve built relationships with clients in Los Angeles and I’ve decided to bring my talents to NJ/NYC! I look forward to working with you and your pets whether they be companion or exotic animals. I would be a great asset to your family! I am an animal lover of all breeds no matter how big or small. I love to develop trusting long lasting relationships with my clients and their pets. Your pup is in safe and loving hands with me.

Qualifications

46 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
131 ratings
Elizabeth C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • maj 27, 2026

Marlita is great! Always gives daily updates and truly cares for your pet.

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Katherine A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • maj 17, 2026

Marli is dependable, kind and so great with our pup!

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Martina K.
1.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • maj 14, 2026

I booked Marlita for an overnight stay with my dog, Bella. Since this was my first time using her as a sitter, we did a meet-and-greet beforehand and everything seemed fine. On the day of the booking, Marlita arrived around 1 PM, stayed for about an hour, and took Bella on what appeared to be a very short walk. She then left and returned around 7:30 PM for another brief visit and quick walk before leaving again. By 10:30 PM, I noticed she still had not returned for the overnight stay. I reached out via text with no response, and when I called around 11 PM, it went straight to voicemail. At that point, I was unsure whether she was coming back at all, so I had to contact a family friend to step in and take care of Bella. Marlita finally responded at 12:57 AM saying she didn’t know that Bella couldn’t be left alone for more than two hours, which wasn’t really the point. I was very disappointed by the lack of communication and reliability throughout the booking. If I am paying for overnight care, I expect the sitter to actually stay overnight or, at the very least, maintain clear and timely communication. Afterward, I requested a refund for the night, and Marlita told me she would reach out to Rover regarding it. Since then, I have not received any follow-up or response, which unfortunately seems to be another example of the same lack of communication.

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Casey L.
4.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • apr 26, 2026

Great communication

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Kati R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • apr 17, 2026

Reliable and trustworthy sitter to take care of your pets!! You will get top 10 photos as an added bonus.

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Katherine A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • apr 03, 2026

Marli took great care of our 10 month old puppy while we were traveling for 5 days. She was reliable, kind and kept in close contact. She sent lots of updates and photos, which we greatly appreciated. We would definitely recommend Marli for petsitting!

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Pets

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Crate-trained dogs only
Marlita can host up to 3 pets 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.