'Marra' in green font. Next sentence explains: "A term of endearment meaning mate, friend or buddy; used to address someone in a friendly, affectionate manner'. The background is solid beige.

Inside our world

Hi, we're Fern and Hope and we share our home with our gorgeous black lab, Mavis - the name (and brains) behind Mavis & Marras.

Our journey into dog boarding began quite simply welcoming dogs into our home through a boarding app to save money for our dream of getting a dog of our own. But when Mavis came into our lives unexpectedly, our plans quickly changed. We discovered that our home wasn't just better with one dog, it came alive with every wet nose and waggy bum that walked through our door.

What started as a way to afford our own furry friend has become something much more meaningful. We continue to board because we genuinely can't imagine life without being surrounded by dogs.

Fern works full-time in PR and communications and volunteers at a local dog shelter, where she spends time walking and enriching the lives of dogs waiting for their forever homes. Hope also works full-time, but our mornings, lunch breaks, evenings and weekends are dedicated to what we love most - caring for and adventuring with our four-legged guests.

When you choose Mavis & Marras, you're entrusting your dog to people who understand that dogs aren't just pets, they're family.

A view from behind of two women and a black dog walking down a wooden boardwalk surrounded by green bushes and grass. The woman on the left is wearing a black shirt and shorts, and the woman on the right is wearing a grey sweatshirt and black shorts.