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Martina F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 repeat clients
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Martina F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $20 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Martina has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

I'll love your dog!

I am a lifelong dog lover and have been walking dogs professionally for 10 years. I have also had the pleasure of fostering 20 rescue dogs in my home. I am very focused on meeting your dog's needs, dietary restrictions, keeping them intellectually stimulated, and giving them lots of love and praise. They are free to roam the house and go on the furniture. I have a small fenced-in backyard for potty breaks and a screened-in porch where everyone likes to relax and "guard" the neighborhood in warm weather. I have a Yorkie mix who likes to keep everyone in order from her vantage point on the sofa. My experience dog sitting with Rover.com has been great. I send lots of pictures and updates because I know how difficult it is to be away from your "baby". If your pet has any special bedding or toys, feel free to bring them along with you so your pet can feel even more at home. I look forward to spoiling and loving your furry family member while you're away. I live only four miles away from the Norfolk International Airport and am only a few of miles away from the entrance to I 64. I am very close to downtown Norfolk and Ghent.

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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65 ratings
Michael R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 07, 2026

Mrs. Martina was great for Chandler and Chessa. She boarded them for two weeks and sent pics and updates every day.

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Shelly K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 26, 2026

Martina was great with our pets. She sent pics and daily messages while we were away. She was very patient with them and cared for them as if they belonged to her. Would use her again if we needed to.

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Emily S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 09, 2026

Martina is a wonderful cat sitter! She cares for our kitties as if they were her own. She is also our dog walker, and our dog is crazy about her. We are so lucky that she helps care for our pets!

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Teresa K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 25, 2026

Sadie had a great time. The daily update made my time away so much easier

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Tanaysha L.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 19, 2026

Martina is such a sweet spirit and we want to thank her again for her service.

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Hannah A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 10, 2026

My dogs had an amazing time! Martina was very flexible and sent daily photos & updates. Will book her again in the future.

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Schedule

I am retired now. Taking care of dogs is my main focus. My Yorkie is very tiny (less than 8 lbs.) so I can only board dogs who have been here before.

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 fenced in yard and a screened in porch. I never leave pets alone outside. I also have a crate if we need it. Pets usually sleep in my room on their bed or in a crate.

Pets

A typical day

I walk the dogs once a day (weather permitting) and sometimes take them to the bark park. My backyard is fenced in and is convenient for a potty breaks throughout the day.

0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Martina can host up to 2 pets per night
Where does your pet prefer to sleep? How often does your pet need to go to the potty? Are there food allergies? Am I allowed to give your pet treats?
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.