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Maria Alexandra R.

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Maria Alexandra R.

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Contact for Boarding

from $80 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Both cat and dog lover.

Besides growing up with pets and having my own pets. I have dog and cat sitted for friends and family, I do spoil them tons.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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4 ratings
Aida S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026

Thank you for taking care of Kai. You treated him as your own and now he feels like you’re his second mama.

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Elvira O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 06, 2026

Maria is a wonderful dog sitter. She’s patient and loving . My dog fell in love with her the time she met her. Highly recommend her!

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Christine V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 29, 2026

Alex is wonderful, and I’m so happy to have found her. She took such great care of Lexi and treated her with so much love and attention as soon as I dropped her off. She honestly made me feel like Lexi was being cared for like she was her own little baby. She sent me multiple photos which gave me so much peace of mind and made being away much easier. I feel comfortable knowing Lexi is happy, and getting lots of play time and attention with Alex. Highly recommend her!

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Max W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 21, 2026

I am so happy I found Alex (Maria Alexandra)! She was like a parent to Chewy, so attentive and communicative and flexible and we both adore her for it. She took Chewy on a long walk, cuddled with him at home, and made sure he had everything he needed. He loved spending time with her! If you're looking for a responsible sitter who truly loves dogs I can't imagine a better person than Alex.

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Vilma C.
Apr 06, 2023

I highly recommend Maria Alexandra to sit for any pet cat or dog or fish. She has had pets in the past before the passed at their ripe old age. She is caring, patient, and loving. She is very good with special instructions if the pet has special needs. My 2 shih tzu’s adore her. She communicates well with the pet owners since she has doggy sat in the past and send pics if asked. She is gentle and your pet may get attached on how well Alexandra treats them. Your pet will be in wonderful hands -Vilma

Diego N.
Apr 06, 2023

Alex is amazing! I’ve trusted her to look after my Pup Atlas for years. She always goes above and beyond to help me even when I’ve needed a last minute sitter. Atlas adores her and you can tell that she genuinely loves dogs! Can’t recommend her enough!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home most of the time and would be able to care for a pet while I work easily because I have flexibility.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an studio apartment right across the street from the park. I am very nurturing and connect with pets . I spoil them too

A typical day

I am a total animal lover and interact a lot with the animals around me. I will talk to them constantly and play with them if they are playful or if they are more mellow and reserved I will let them be and respect their space while at the same constantly keeping an eye on them.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Maria Alexandra can host up to 3 pets per night
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs. If your pet is anxious and if there is anything in particular to watch for because it scares your baby (ie. thunder, door bells, having their ears touched etc.) Also please let me know how your dog is around other dogs or cats, as often in my house I might be sitting for other pets. Finally because there are often other pets in the home basic training of the dog is preferred. That dog knows how to drop something it may pick-up with (ie. food, toys etc), not destructive with furniture and other things around the home.
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.