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Maria A.

Okeechobee, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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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'm currently a full-time student, I have almost full availability. Iam completely free on weekends, and am free on weekdays after 2 PM. Fully avaliable on holidays.

Available
Not available
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About Maria A.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

5 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

While I cannot have a pet over my own home. I have the utmost respect for my client's home, it's rules and boundaries. I am very respectful and very open minded, I will care for each and every pet as if it was my own following any instruction and rule my client demands.

Information Maria A. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has a routine or any specific instructions or rules you need or want me to follow, I will always completely respect you wishes and love you pet unconditionally, no matter the breed or size.

A typical day

I fully listen to the pets parents, and have a deepest respect and consideration for their rules and instructions. If you fur babie has a specific routine, or special care and attention needed, I'm on it, if you would like him to be more active and exercise while you are away, consider it done, if you don't have any specific instruction you want to give, that's complete okay as well. No matter what, all pets in my care will be safe, protected, loved and happy, I guarantee.

Location

Okeechobee, FL

Maria A.'s Neighborhood

Pets

For loved and safe fur babies

Pet care experience

I have the most deep and genuine love for all pets, I absolutely love being a sitter, nothing brings me joy like taking the absolute best, most loving and secure care of my client's pets. I do volunteer work at the local recue shelter, handling all sizes and breeds of dogs and cats, doing everything needed, feeding, walking, bathing, etc... People ask me why do I volunteer, and it's because my love for pets is the most pure and genuine in my heart.

Cat care experience

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Most genuine love and care for cats

Maria also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Dana W.
House Sitting • Jun 02, 2026
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I couldn’t ask for a better sitter. My dogs were well take. Care of and Maria sent me updates all throughout. Highly recommend her and will be using her again.

Marny D.
House Sitting • May 27, 2026
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I had a great experience with Mary being in our home while away for work. She was very attentive and engaged with Kona our dog, making sure she got plenty of attention, playtime, and care while I was away. It was clear Kona felt comfortable and happy with Mary. She also treated our home with respect, keeping everything clean, tidy, and well cared for, she even watered my plants. I truly appreciated the peace of mind knowing I could trust her in our home and caring for Kona.

E & J.
House Sitting • May 10, 2026
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She was amazing! We will use her again, my pups were so happy!!!

Luiz A.
May 04, 2026

I’ve known Maria for a long time, and if there’s one thing I can say for sure, it’s that she genuinely loves animals. It’s not forced or “just a job” for her — she actually enjoys being around them and taking care of them. I’ve seen how patient and attentive she is, whether it’s going on walks, feeding them on time, or just sitting with them and making sure they feel comfortable. She pays attention to the little things, which I think matters a lot when you’re trusting someone with your pet. She’s also very responsible and easy to communicate with, which gives a lot of peace of mind. And honestly, animals seem to pick up on her energy really quickly — they just feel at ease around her. I wouldn’t think twice about trusting Maria with a pet. She’s caring, reliable, and treats them like they’re her own.

About Maria A.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes

Skills

5 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

While I cannot have a pet over my own home. I have the utmost respect for my client's home, it's rules and boundaries. I am very respectful and very open minded, I will care for each and every pet as if it was my own following any instruction and rule my client demands.

Information Maria A. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has a routine or any specific instructions or rules you need or want me to follow, I will always completely respect you wishes and love you pet unconditionally, no matter the breed or size.

A typical day

I fully listen to the pets parents, and have a deepest respect and consideration for their rules and instructions. If you fur babie has a specific routine, or special care and attention needed, I'm on it, if you would like him to be more active and exercise while you are away, consider it done, if you don't have any specific instruction you want to give, that's complete okay as well. No matter what, all pets in my care will be safe, protected, loved and happy, I guarantee.

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Maria A.

Okeechobee, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews