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Maria A.

Lower Queen Anne, Seattle, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
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Services

Maria can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am currently between positions and am able to handle any routines. I will be moving to part time work in the future, at which point I will communicate any schedule changes.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Maria A.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very willing to go on long walks with dogs and to clean up after them. If you are out of town for an extended period I can come do walks as well as get some good social time in for dogs. I am also very willing to come spend time with your cats (even if they just want to be in the same room), as I know my own cats get lonely if they don't see people enough while I am out of town.

Information Maria A. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pets have any special needs! I was trained in how to give injections by a certified veterinary technician and can do that if necessary. I also have a 2 vet techs in my speed dial if anything ever comes up, but I would always like to go into the situation with as much information as possible.

A typical day

I will take your dogs out on long walks to explore all the interesting smells they want. I love to play games with cats and dogs, and I have lots of stimulating toys I can bring along. I even have rabbit toys full of beads that are fun to kick and knock around the floor!

Location

Seattle, WA

Maria A.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Skilled Carer

Pet care experience

I have spent my whole life caring for animals! My family at one point owned a small independent pet store, where we adopted out rescues: dogs, cats, birds, and fish. I was raised with rabbits and guinea pigs as well, and I'm very knowledgeable about rabbits in particular. I love cats and I know how to handle many special care needs they may have. I have several times gone through the process of caring for a pet in end of life and can handle seniors very well. I also have two immediate family members who ate veterinary technicians and one close relative who is a veterinarian specializing in small animals, all of whom I am available to contact should any problems arise. I promise to treat your animal family exactly as I treat my own--with gentle care, affection, and attention.

Reviews

Josh A.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 10, 2026
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Extremely kind and stayed extra long to play with my cat just because he "looked bored". Absolutely would book again

About Maria A.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very willing to go on long walks with dogs and to clean up after them. If you are out of town for an extended period I can come do walks as well as get some good social time in for dogs. I am also very willing to come spend time with your cats (even if they just want to be in the same room), as I know my own cats get lonely if they don't see people enough while I am out of town.

Information Maria A. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pets have any special needs! I was trained in how to give injections by a certified veterinary technician and can do that if necessary. I also have a 2 vet techs in my speed dial if anything ever comes up, but I would always like to go into the situation with as much information as possible.

A typical day

I will take your dogs out on long walks to explore all the interesting smells they want. I love to play games with cats and dogs, and I have lots of stimulating toys I can bring along. I even have rabbit toys full of beads that are fun to kick and knock around the floor!

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Maria A.

Lower Queen Anne, Seattle, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review