Maria A.
Maria A.
Contact for Boarding
from $40 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your pet’s new best friend
I've spent years surrounded by dogs and cats, caring for pets of friends, family, and neighbors across several countries including Colombia, South Korea, and the U.S. I understand every pet is unique, with their own personality and routine, and I care for them with warmth, responsibility, and attention to detail. ✨ Here’s what I offer: 🔹 Fun, safe walks tailored to your pet’s age and energy 🔹 Drop-in home visits for feeding, playtime, cleaning, and cuddles 🔹 Following specific instructions for food, meds, or training 🔹 Photo and message updates, so you always know how your pet’s doing.
Cat care experience
Maria also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Maria was the best!!! She was so communicative and took the job watching Tucker at the last second! We were so grateful for her this last weekend!
Maria was amazing! She did such a good job and sent lots of update pictures and videos. She stayed at our house while we were away and that was very nice to have the in home care. We went to clean up the room after she left and it was already done. You couldn't even tell she had stayed because it was so clean. We can't wait to use her again.
Maria was great! She took on the job short notice which was so appreciated. She took great care of Draco and kept me up to date with messages and pictures.
It was my first time using Maria to watch my baby. She did an Excellent job and kept me updated daily. It was a last minute request and she handled it perfectly. Would definitely hire again
Maria was absolutely wonderful with our guy! She kept us updated, communicated so thoughtfully, and took such loving care of our pup and home. We feel so lucky to have had her and will definitely be calling on her again in the future.
Maria was excellent! Very kind and patient and adaptable to our constantly changing schedules. Very patient with our dog and sent plenty of updates on her status with pictures and videos. Amazing!
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Schedule
Hi there! I'm Aleja — a passionate animal lover with international pet care experience, currently living in Utah. 📅 Availability: My schedule is flexible — let’s coordinate based on your needs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
✨ Here’s what I offer: 🔹 Fun, safe walks tailored to your pet’s age and energy 🔹 Drop-in home visits for feeding, playtime, cleaning, and cuddles 🔹 Following specific instructions for food, meds, or training 🔹 Photo and message updates, so you always know how your pet’s doing 💬 I don’t typically offer overnight stays at clients’ homes, but I’m open to special arrangements with prior agreement. My goal is to provide loving, reliable care as if your pet were part of my own family! 🐾
A typical day
I love spending time with pets and making sure they feel happy and comfortable while their owners are away. I enjoy going on walks, playing with toys (especially if they have a favorite one!), and giving them lots of love and attention. Whether it’s a quick visit or a longer hangout, I always try to make it fun and relaxing for them—like a mini vacation. I can also adjust to each pet’s personality, whether they’re super playful or just love cuddles and quiet time.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsTakes only 1 client at a timeMaria can host up to 1 pet per night
- It’s super important for me to know their routine—things like feeding times, favorite activities, if they have any special needs, or things they don’t like. I also like to know how they usually behave around new people or other animals, and if there’s anything that helps them feel calm or safe. The more I know about their personality and habits, the better I can take care of them and make sure they feel at home while you're away.