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Maria A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Maria A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I'm a professional dog whisperer :)

Hi! I am currently a receptionist at an animal hospital located in Bucktown/Wicker Park. I have worked as a dog handler, or what we refer as a pack leader, at a doggy daycare located in the West Loop neighborhood in the past for over two years. I am certified in canine first aid, and I usually spend around 8-9 hours a day with medium to big dogs and also cats. I have gained a lot of experience by spending time with dogs that have different behaviors, from friendly to aggressive, I have not faced any issues with dogs yet. I have also spent time around dogs that require special care, so that would definitely not be an issue with me. Overall, I am always willing to spend time with doggies, even friends call me the dog whisperer :)

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
44% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
2 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Ratings and reviews

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Kirsten T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 05, 2021

Maria did a great job and was quick to respond when I had questions. Definitely recommend!

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Maggie F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 11, 2019

Wonderful as always. Our dogs love Maria and she’s great at keeping us in the loop!

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Maggie F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 10, 2019

Maria was attentive and awesome as usual. Highly recommend her for dog sitting! She’s wonderful.

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Maggie F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 18, 2019

Maria is super friendly and provided a lot of wonderful photos and updates. She’s very trustworthy and I love that she works with animals on a daily basis and has a dog of her own.

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Danielle M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 25, 2017

Maria was a pleasure to work with. She was very accommodating to my overly protective dog mommy needs. My dog dislikes most people but she was able to win him over instantly. I will absolutely ask for her help in the future and I highly recommend her as a dog sitter.

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Jaime F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 21, 2017

Maria was absolutely amazing during our week vacation. It was our first time using rover and we were a little nervous about leaving him at first, since our family or friends have always watched him while we've been gone. But Maria sent us pics, gave updates and our pup ended up loving her. He even learned a few tricks while we were away! Highly recommend!

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Calendar and availability

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Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Maria can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I would like to know if they are dog-friendly, and if they have any allergies.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.