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Rachel & Mariane B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
91 repeat clients
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Rachel & Mariane B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
91 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $58 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
19 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Experienced Friendly Animal Lovers

We have both taken care of dogs of every kind since we were very young, from our own dogs to friends and family’s dogs. This has been across all age ranges, as well as multiple breeds, personalities and some minor special needs. We also have great experience with a multitude of other animals and pets, including but not limited to cats, rodents and lizards. We are huge animal lovers that will treat any animal/pet as a part of our family. Nós falamos português também. Nosotros hablamos español también. 😊 We generally have an open schedule on the evenings and weekends, and like to do activities that we can include our animals in (as appropriate). We like to take Winnie and Mendo on daily walks, as well as get them out hiking, in the park, and spending time with other people and dogs as able. Keeping our pets happy and safe is our number one priority! We keep our home clean and supervise consistently to be sure of this. We also feel it’s important that they get the stimulation and exercise they need (and are comfortable with). Winnie has dealt with anxiety issues over the years, so we are familiar and have a lot of experience with dogs with different personalities that need more attention.

Qualifications

91 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
19 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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Rebecca F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 01, 2026

Rachel and Mariane do an exceptional job of taking care of my kitties while I am away on long trips. I can tell they really like being around my cats, and they have a good understanding of their habits and personalities. I recommend them without hesitation.

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Laura K.
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Drop-In Visits • Jun 28, 2026

The best in DC!

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Liz F.
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Drop-In Visits • Jun 17, 2026

Wonderful as always!

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Jim B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 01, 2026

Great care and reliability. We love the updates and photos too.

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Amanda K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 16, 2026

Amazing care as always!!! Thank you!

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Emily L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 10, 2026

Rachel and Mari always go above and beyond! We’ve booked with them for short and long stays and everytime my pup is treated like one of their own. Truly, on this most recent stay, my pup was having a bout of an upset tummy and they made her chicken and rice for a bland food diet as recommended by our vet to get her feeling better. Truly, they are the best! Don’t hesitate to book with them!!

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Schedule

My wife and I have varied schedules, so the pups spend very limited time alone (typically about 4 hours Wednesday through Friday, and about 5 on Tuesdays). On Saturday through Monday, we are home with them full time. We love to give extra love and attention to our (and your) pups, including them in activities and making sure they are well cared for.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a shared fenced yard and two friendly fur babies to keep your pup company. We typically leave our dogs out (though isolated to a particular area) during the times we leave the house. We purposefully make sure this is a safe space for them. We can also easily crate your pup if that is what they are used to and will be safest with doing.

Pets

A typical day

We are happy to do whatever you are comfortable with and happy to have your dog or cat participate in! We love to take Winnie and Mendo for daily walks, and are happy to include your pet in this. We also love to play with Bear daily, usually playing fetch with his hair tie or playing with his feather teaser. We are happy to play with your cat with their favorite toy as they are comfortable with when doing drop ins!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Rachel & Mariane can host up to 2 pets per night
We would love to know as much as possible about your pup ahead of time, including their personality, any special needs and their typical daily schedule.
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.