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maria alexandra v.

Downtown, stamford, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
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Services

maria alexandra can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

maria alexandra 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 photographer, I edit and do social media management from home, so I'm basically around most of the time, if I have to go out for a shoot it won't be longer than 3 hours, and if it is a big event - it would more likely to be at night or the weekend when my husband is home. He works full time, some days at home, some others at the lab. We live in an apartment and have a huge terrace, there we have a pee-potty station for the girls for when it's too cold or rainy and it's hard to go for a walk! - I am a morning rooster, get up at 5 am, let the girls out or take them out for a walk around our building, offer them breakfast and with hubby start getting ready for work. I stay home and take them out every 3 hours, then a longer walk at noon before lunch and another long walk when hubby comes back from work around 6pm, then we offer the girls dinner. During the day, I need to take short breaks for my eyes and hands, and I use that time to decompress playing with the girls (+ your fur baby), and after our dinner and chatting about our day we all cuddle on the couch or play with the craziest squeaky toys haha!

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About maria alexandra v.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a big dog safe terrace, and two fur babies to keep your dog(s) company when they board with us! We don't really crate the girls, instead we have a metallic foldable gate that we set when we both are out so they don't feel the anxiety of been close to the door, but instead they get to be on their space with beds, bowls, & the living room (couch and puff chair) for them to hangout! When I'm home (the 80% of the time) they can walk around the whole apartment, join me on the couch or my office set up or just chill on their beds. We also have a dog spa in our building that allow us to shower, dry and groom them easier and faster in case your baby is in need of one! When dog sitting, I'll make sure to follow your instructions and to help your baby not feel alone!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information maria alexandra v. would like to know about your pet

I have done the craziest dog walking you could ever imagine, I want to believe I am prepared for anything. But, having previous notice of behaviors would make things way more easier in case a situation is presented, for example, does your dog want to follow squirrels? or does he/she/they get defensive when new people are approaching? do they like kiddos? are they friendly to other dogs outside?

A typical day

Hey Hey!! As a photographer I love going out and explore places and potential spots for sessions, so if you give me permission I'll bring your baby for nice car rides & walks in really scenic places, either a nice park, a cute walking path, a field of some kind, or we can just go for walks around your place or a doggie park and play some fetch or anything your dog loves to do! I can adjust and find options to whatever you would like for - your fur baby & me time - looks like! :)

Location

stamford, CT

maria alexandra v.'s Neighborhood

Pets

No Ruff times, just happy pet time!

Pet care experience

I'm from Colombia, and there I had different pets that my family and I rescued through the course of 12 years, birds, parrots, iguanas, cats, dogs. I moved in 2018 to the US., lived basically a year in a pet free environment and couldn't make it longer like that. Because of that, my husband and I went to Colombia, got my two dogs that were with my family, Arya & Kathy (AKA the girls) and brought them with us to the US. And they come with us everywhere that they are allowed! Teaching things to the girls, playing with them, going for walks (and spoiling them a little) is a big part of our lives, and I can surely say that your pet would love being with us because he/she/they would certainly feel part of our family! <3

Reviews

Philip M.
Dog Walking • Jun 12, 2026
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Super responsive and lots of pictures! Always on time and very communicative

Rebecca R.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 02, 2026
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Maria was AMAZING! Our dog is really nervous around new people and she took such good care of him and made sure he had everything he needed. Will 100% rebook again

Jennifer D.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 13, 2026
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This is my 2nd time with Maria and I could not be happier! We usually have a friend house/ pet-sit for us, so I was a little nervous about having a stranger caring for our dog and 2 cats, but Maria immediately put those worries to rest! Our pets loved her so much they weren't even that happy to see us when we returned home ;) Highly recommend!

Zachary H.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 21, 2025
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Extremely impressed with Maria taking care of my cat. My cat is newly rescued and very scared of people. While I was away my cat found some places I didn't even know were possible to hide that were probably not very safe for a cat. Maria went out of her way to get my cat out, and prevent her from going back. By the end of the week my cat was even opening up a bit towards her.

About maria alexandra v.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a big dog safe terrace, and two fur babies to keep your dog(s) company when they board with us! We don't really crate the girls, instead we have a metallic foldable gate that we set when we both are out so they don't feel the anxiety of been close to the door, but instead they get to be on their space with beds, bowls, & the living room (couch and puff chair) for them to hangout! When I'm home (the 80% of the time) they can walk around the whole apartment, join me on the couch or my office set up or just chill on their beds. We also have a dog spa in our building that allow us to shower, dry and groom them easier and faster in case your baby is in need of one! When dog sitting, I'll make sure to follow your instructions and to help your baby not feel alone!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information maria alexandra v. would like to know about your pet

I have done the craziest dog walking you could ever imagine, I want to believe I am prepared for anything. But, having previous notice of behaviors would make things way more easier in case a situation is presented, for example, does your dog want to follow squirrels? or does he/she/they get defensive when new people are approaching? do they like kiddos? are they friendly to other dogs outside?

A typical day

Hey Hey!! As a photographer I love going out and explore places and potential spots for sessions, so if you give me permission I'll bring your baby for nice car rides & walks in really scenic places, either a nice park, a cute walking path, a field of some kind, or we can just go for walks around your place or a doggie park and play some fetch or anything your dog loves to do! I can adjust and find options to whatever you would like for - your fur baby & me time - looks like! :)

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maria alexandra v.

Downtown, stamford, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews