Marina's Pawtrero Pack
Marina's Pawtrero Pack

Marina's Pawtrero Pack

$55/day
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Introduction
Caring for animals brings immense joy and fulfillment. Providing a nurturing environment, tailored to each creature’s unique needs, is a labor of love. From gentle touch to soothing words, every interaction strengthens the bond. Witnessing trust grow, health flourish, and personalities shine is profoundly rewarding. Ensuring their well-being, comfort, and happiness becomes an unwavering commitment. Every moment, from playful antics to quiet cuddles, is cherished. Understanding their non-verbal language and responding with compassion fosters deep connections. Tending to their physical needs – nourishment, hygiene, and shelter – is fundamental. However, emotional care is just as vital. A gentle hand, a reassuring voice, and patient understanding create a sanctuary of love and trust. Caring for animals isn’t just a responsibility; it’s a privilege. Their unconditional love, loyalty, and gratitude remind us of life’s simple beauty. Every paw, every snuggle, and every happy sigh reinforces the depth of this love. In their company, we find solace, laughter, and inspiration. As we nurture their lives, they enrich ours. This reciprocal love is a precious gift, fostering empathy, compassion, and unity between species. Caring for animals is a journey of discovery, growth, and devotion. With each tender moment, we weave a tapestry of love, kindness, and interconnectedness – a testament to the transformative power of compassion and the beauty of sharing life with fellow creatures. A little bit of personal information, my husband is an ears nose and throat surgeon. We have lived on Potrero hill for 15 years. My son is third year at Juilliard . He’s a violinist in my daughter just started high school! We enjoy snowboarding and skiing, travel, nice restaurants, tennis Squash and just hanging out!
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17 years in business

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2021

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2018

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2017

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

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Evelyn G.
Apr 21, 2024
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Needed last-minute cat boarding for two weeks, and Marina was super responsive and friendly!! Sent us lots of pics, I could tell the cats were getting tons of attention (ours go crazy without any human interaction). Total life-saver, and she's in sf!

Details: 2 pets • Cat • 8 - 14 days

Pet Boarding
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Mariah P.
Feb 13, 2025
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We were so lucky to have found Marina to watch our two pups while we went to Mexico for a wedding!! She was responsive and communicative, making is extremely easy to coordinate schedules and logistics. While we were away, she provided such thoughtful, detailed updates and included pictures of our dogs having a blast on their daily walks. Marina is such a gem, I would absolutely book with her again in a heartbeat and recommend her to others. Our dogs loved her and her family too!

Details: Dog • 2 pets • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Giving food and water • Providing exercise • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • Once in total • At the pro’s location

Pet Sitting
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Greg W.
Nov 20, 2024
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Although we didn’t use Marina’s services ( do to stairs that wouldn’t work for our dog with hip dysphasia), she was very approachable and quick with her correspondence. I would recommend her to friends when they are looking for someone to watch their dogs.

Details: 1 pet • Dog • 1 - 3 days • Feeding • Medication

Pet Boarding
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Adnan K.
Jun 12, 2021
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It was easy to get in touch with Marina and make appropriate arrangements. We received periodic updates and pictures of our furry family member and everything appeared to be great. I plan to use Marina again for future pet sitter duties. 😊

Details: 1 pet • Cat • 4 - 7 days • Feeding • Medication

Pet Boarding
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Cheryl L.
Apr 23, 2021
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I booked Marina's pet sitting service. She took care of my 1.5 year old Maltese for 6 days. Marina is very responsive on text. She usually will reply immediately, and at the latest within an hour during awake hours. She also sends many pictures of my dog to me during my time away. I see my dog really happy and having fun spending time with her and her family, which is very reassuring. She was able to pick him up and drop him off at my place, which was super convenient for me. From her pictures, her house looks very clean, which made me confident that she will keep him clean - which she did :) He's a little crusty-eyed when I picked him up, but I expected that because Maltese is very hard to keep eye-crust free, and he is cleaner after a week with her than with another pet sitter we used to use. I was able to clean out his eyes easily once I got him home. This is easy for me since I had a lot of practice. Marina and her family gave my dog lots of mental stimulation - by taking him out with them with their family for weekend activities and by playing with him. I'm super happy he got a bunch of stimulation to keep him busy while he was at their place.

Details: 1 dog • 1 - 2 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • 30 minutes (standard) • Prefer a private walk for my dog(s) alone • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Walking
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Marina Ekman

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