Alejandro & Maria P.
Alejandro & Maria P.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Reliable & Attentive Pet Lovers
Hi, we are Alejandro and Maria! Currently, we are students at the University of San Francisco and passionate animal lovers. Alejandro and I come from diverse backgrounds and cultures which provided us the opportunity to both grow up surrounded by pets like dogs, cats, and everything in between. Caring for animals has always been a big part of our lives. We have experience with all kinds of pets, including energetic puppies, mellow seniors, and even shy or nervous animals. Whether your pet needs lots of playtime, daily medication, or just someone to keep them company, we are excited to meet pets and help when needed. When your pet is with us, we treat them like family. For cat parents: We understand that cats have their own unique personalities and needs. We are gentle, respectful of their space, and happy to provide calm, consistent care whether your cat is social or more independent.
Cat care experience
Alejandro & Maria also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Alejandro and Maria were great with Rooney! They were attentive to her needs and kept us updated throughout her stay. They were both so friendly and caring, and it was clear that they genuinely wanted to make sure Rooney was happy and well taken care of. We would definitely book with them again!
Alejandro and Maria were wonderful with Pisco. They were kind, considerate, and excellent communicators, and the photos they sent made us feel completely at ease. Pisco clearly had a great time with them, and we would absolutely book them again.
Amazing amazing job!! So appreciative
Maria and Alejandro did an amazing job watching and caring for our dog, Kona. He was so happy after a week with them and they were very responsive and accommodating.
Alejandro did a great job watching Penny while we were out of town!
Maria and Alejandro were so great with Enzo! They were communicative and kept us updated with photos. Extremely flexible when our flights were delayed and gave Enzo the best place to stay.
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Schedule
As full time students at USF, we have flexible schedules that allow us to provide quality pet care throughout the week. Our classes are spaced out, which gives us time during mornings, afternoons, and evenings for walks, feedings, playtime, and check-ins. On weekends, we are even more available for longer stays or extended visits. We plan our schedules around the pets we care for, making sure they always feel safe, seen, and attended to.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Whether we are caring for pets in our home or yours, safety and comfort come first. In your home, we follow all your routines and instructions closely feeding schedules, leash rules, crate use, medications, and more so your pet can feel relaxed in a familiar space. We are respectful of your home and will keep things tidy and secure. We never leave pets unattended outside and always use secure leashes and harnesses on walks. We're happy to send regular updates and photos so you can feel confident while you are away.
A typical day
A typical day includes morning potty breaks or walks, fresh water and breakfast, followed by playtime or a cuddle session depending on your pet’s personality. If we’re doing drop-ins or walks, we give your pet our full attention for that visit whether that is a long stroll and a nice long snuggle and rub! In the evenings, we provide dinner, another walk or bathroom break, and plenty of attention before bedtime. We love taking dogs on walks around local parks or the beach (if allowed), playing fetch, and working on basic training like sit, stay, or leash walking. For indoor pets, we bring their favorite toys and give them all the snuggles and stimulation they need. Cats enjoy playtime with teaser toys, window watching, and lots of gentle pets if they’re social.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldNo females in heatAlejandro & Maria can host up to 2 pets per night
- Before caring for any pet, we like to know their routine, temperament, and any special needs. Please let us know: We would love to make your furry companion feel the same as they do at home! - Feeding and potty schedule - Medical or behavioral concerns - Comfort items (blanket, toy, crate, bed) - How they react to other animals or people - Any quirks or habits we should know!