I offer professional, personalized in-home care tailored to your pet's specific routine and energy levels. Because I care for your pets in their own environment, they get to stay stress-free in the comfort of their home! My primary services include:

1. Overnight Sleepovers ($75 / night)

Perfect for a night out or standard vacations! We move into your home to keep your pets safe, snuggled, and fed.

The Window: Arrival between 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM and departure the following morning between 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM (covering a standard 12-to-14-hour evening/morning block).

What’s Included: Evening and morning feedings, neighborhood walks/potty breaks, overnight supervision, lots of couch cuddles, and basic home care (bringing in mail/packages, watering plants).

Note: This service assumes your pet can comfortably be left alone for standard blocks during the day while we service our midday clients.

2. Vacation Bundle Deal (Discounted Extended Stays)

Planning a longer getaway? We want to make extended travel stress-free for you and your budget.

For any vacation lasting more than 5 consecutive nights, your first 5 nights are billed at our standard rate ($75/night), and the rate drops to $50 per night for every remaining night after that!

(Note: Bundle discounts apply to standard overnights only and exclude major holiday weeks).

3. Midday Drop-Ins ($25 / visit)

Perfect for working parents or busy days! We pop by your home for a quick, focused visit to check on your pets.

The Window: A standard 30-minute visit. (Can go up to 2 hours).

What’s Included: A refreshing potty break/neighborhood walk, fresh water refills, feeding or treats, and a quick text and photo update so you know they are doing great.

4. Day Sitting (Half-Day & Full-Day Care)

If you need us to hang out at your house for an extended block of time during the day (without staying overnight), we offer bulk-priced daytime sitting:

Half-Day Sit ($80): Up to a 5-hour block of dedicated daytime companionship.

Full-Day Sit ($100): Up to an 8-hour block of daytime care. Excellent for long workdays or day trips.

5. Premium Constant Care ($100 / day)

Designed specifically for young puppies, senior pets with intensive medical routines, or dogs with severe separation anxiety who cannot be left alone.

What’s Included: This flat daily rate replaces our standard overnight rate. We clear our daytime schedule entirely to provide 16 to 22+ hours of dedicated on-site care per day, leaving only for brief personal blocks (up to 90 minutes) for groceries or errands.

Absolutely! I require a complimentary Meet & Greet for all new clients within my 25 mile radius before finalizing any booking. This ensures I am a perfect match for your pet, gives me a chance to learn their specific routine, and allows you to show me where food, leashes, and supplies are kept. Those who are out of the 25 mile radius, I will be charging a $25 travel fee for Meet & Greets.

We know that choosing someone to stay in your home and care for your furry family members requires an immense amount of trust. We aren't casual, part-time hobbyists using a gig-economy app; we are a dedicated, independent, professional pet care business.

Here is what sets Marlowe’s Mission apart:

1. A Foundation in Psychology & Stress-Free Care

With a bachelor’s degree in psychology and years of professional experience navigating high-pressure, complex human mental health environments, we bring a unique level of emotional intelligence, patience, and calm energy to pet care. Animals are incredibly intuitive and mirror our energy. Our background allows us to read subtle behavioral cues, de-escalate anxiety in nervous or rescue pets, and maintain a peaceful, structured environment so your pets feel safe and emotionally secure while you are away.

2. Professionally Insured and Vetted

Unlike casual sitters on standard apps where coverage can be full of fine print and gaps, we are a legitimate independent business. We carry comprehensive commercial general liability insurance and specialized Pet Care Insurance that directly covers your animals while in our care, custody, and control. We are also fully bonded for your absolute peace of mind.

3. We Honor a Legacy of Love

Our business isn’t just a job—it’s a mission. Named in loving memory of our late dog, Marlowe, this company was founded on the promise to provide every animal with the exact same fierce dedication, safety, and deep affection that Marlowe received throughout his life. We treat your home with total respect and your pets like they are our very own.

4. Community-Minded Care

We believe in supporting the wider animal community that brings so much joy to our lives. To honor Marlowe’s legacy and give back to pets in need, we donate 10% of our business proceeds during the entire month of October to BARCS animal shelter to help shelter animals find their own loving, forever missions.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email; marlowesmission@gmail.com. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

Our pricing is carefully structured to reflect the premium, professional quality of care we provide, the operational costs of running a legitimate business, and the industry standards for Howard County and the surrounding Baltimore/D.C. metropolitan area.

When you book with Marlowe’s Mission Pet Care, your rates directly cover:

Professional Licensing, Insurance, & Bonding: A portion of every service goes directly toward maintaining our comprehensive commercial general liability insurance, specialized Pet Care Insurance (which covers your pet directly), and business bonding. This ensures total financial and legal protection for your home and family.

Education & Specialized Skill: Our rates reflect years of professional experience, a bachelor's degree in psychology (which we utilize to read behavioral cues and manage pet anxiety), and our capability to handle high-pressure situations calmly and effectively.

Time & Opportunity Cost: For overnight stays and day sits, our pricing accounts for the specific blocks of time we dedicate exclusively to your home. When we commit to a 12-to-14-hour overnight or a 24-hour Constant Care stay, we strictly limit or pause our ability to take on other midday clients, ensuring your pet gets our focused, undivided attention.

Business Overhead & Community Giving: Your investment covers standard business operations (pet-safe cleaning supplies, administrative booking tools, travel/fuel costs within our 25-mile radius) and allows us to fulfill our mission of giving back, including our annual 10% donation to BARCS animal shelter in October.

We believe in total pricing transparency. We charge a fair, professional rate that allows us to run a sustainable, top-tier business, while offering structured bundle deals for extended vacations to provide long-term value to our loyal clients.

Working with us means total peace of mind and zero guesswork. We know how hard it can be to leave your fur-babies behind, so our communication style is designed to make you feel like you're right there with them on the couch.

When you trust Marlowe’s Mission Pet Care with your home and pets, you can expect a seamless, highly communicative experience from start to finish:

📸 Constant Photo & Video Updates

You will never have to text us asking, "How are things going?" We pride ourselves on keeping you completely in the loop. Throughout every single day of our stay or drop-in, you will receive real-time text, photo, and video updates. Whether it’s a video of a joyful neighborhood walk, a snapshot of them enjoying their dinner, or a cozy picture of them sleeping curled up at our feet, you’ll get a front-row seat to their day.

🌱 A Calm, Respectful, & Structured Presence

We maintain your pet’s exact routine—feedings, walk times, and medication schedules happen precisely when they are supposed to. Thanks to our background in psychology and high-pressure care environments, we bring a grounded, deeply patient, and peaceful energy into your home. We treat your property with absolute respect, leaving it just as clean (if not cleaner!) than you left it.

📱 Friction-Free Communication

We adapt to whatever communication style you prefer—whether you want a WhatsApp group for the whole family, standard text updates, or a daily morning and evening digest. If you are on an international flight or a cruise with limited Wi-Fi, we will still log and send every update so they are waiting for you the second you reconnect.

🔒 Safety-First Mindset

Above all, we are hyper-vigilant about safety. We double-check locks, ensure gates are securely latched on walks, monitor your pet's health and appetite closely, and are fully equipped to handle any unexpected situation calmly and professionally.

Yes, absolutely! We take the safety of your furry family members and the security of your home incredibly seriously. Marlowe’s Mission Pet Care is a fully registered business, and we carry premium, comprehensive coverage specifically designed for professional pet care providers:

Pet Care Insurance: We carry specialized commercial insurance through Pet Care Insurance (PCI). This explicitly covers things like "Care, Custody, or Control" (CCC), which protects your pets while they are directly in our care, whether we are out on a neighborhood walk or having a sleepover in your living room.

General Liability Insurance: This protects your home and property against any accidental damage or unforeseen incidents while we are staying on-site or visiting for drop-ins.

Bonding: We are also fully bonded, providing an extra layer of financial security and trust for your household.

We are always happy to provide a digital copy of our current certificate of insurance during our initial Meet & Greet!

We do not discriminate based on specific breeds! We love all dogs, cats, you name it, from tiny Chihuahuas to giant Great Danes. However, for the safety of our team, your property, and your pets, we do have strict boundaries regarding specific behaviors.

We cannot accept bookings for animals that display:

Severe human-directed aggression or reactivity: Because we must enter your home and interact closely with your pets without you present, we cannot safely care for animals with a history of biting, lunging, or severe aggression toward new people or strangers.

Extreme separation anxiety that results in property destruction: While we are experts at soothing anxious pets, we cannot accommodate animals that cause severe destruction to the home (such as chewing through drywall or doors) when left alone for standard daytime intervals.

The Meet & Greets Safe-Check:

To ensure a perfect match, we require a mandatory, complimentary Meet & Greet with all new clients before finalizing any booking. This allows us to observe your pet’s natural temperament in their home environment and ensure they feel completely safe and comfortable welcoming us into their space!

We welcome pets who need a little extra love, patience, or medical management! Thanks to our professional experience working in high-pressure care environments and our foundational background in psychology, we excel at maintaining a calm, structured, and low-stress routine for pets with unique physical or emotional needs.

Here is how we manage specialized care:

Medication Administration: We are fully comfortable administering standard daily medications, including oral pills, topical ointments, liquid vitamins, and dietary supplements at precise times.

Senior & Mobility Support: We are happy to accommodate senior pets who require slow, gentle pacing, assistance getting up or down stairs, frequent potty breaks, or extra cleanup care.

Anxiety & Behavioral Accommodation: For rescue pets, fearful animals, or pets with mild separation anxiety, we utilize a patient, slow-approach method. We learn their comfort zones, avoid their specific triggers, and use soothing, grounded energy to help them feel safe while you are away.

Important Safety Guidelines for Advanced Medical Needs:

To ensure the absolute safety of your pet, we discuss all medical routines in detail during our mandatory initial Meet & Greet.

Please note: If your pet requires advanced clinical veterinary procedures (such as sub-Q fluids or complex medical injections), we evaluate these on a strict case-by-case basis depending on the pet’s comfort level and cooperation. If an animal becomes highly reactive or distressed during medical administration, we may request that specialized care be coordinated through a veterinary facility for their safety.