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Maria B.

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
102 reviews
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Services

Maria can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Maria can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work from home remote, with plenty of time for walks/ play! Your pup will barely be left home alone ( hour or two tops if I need to run to the grocery store or meet a friend for lunch, for example) since I don’t have to go into an office :)

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About Maria B.

Communication

29 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an apartment in a high rise. I don’t have a yard but there are several dog parks and a dog beach walking distance from my place.

Home

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 0-2 hours

Information Maria B. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has a history of biting, and if I need to make any special accommodations. As far as breeds go, I love all types of dogs!

A typical day

There's plenty of parks nearby we'll run around in, including one right in front of my building. I'm a very active, friendly person. I'm not sure who will have more fun here, me or the pup!

Location

Prospect Heights, IL

Maria B.'s Neighborhood

Your pup’s second best friend :)

Pet care experience

I would love to take care of your pet :) This gig sounds almost too good to be true for an animal lover like me. Growing up, I’ve taken care of pets including birds, rabbits, cats, and dogs. I live in a spacious studio with a dog park in front of my building. I have experience taking care of people in a healthcare setting, having worked in two hospitals during college. I'm a caring and responsible person. Can't wait to meet your pup!

Cat care experience

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Time with a cat never wasted :)

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

Reviews

Lindsay J.
Boarding • Jan 19, 2026
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Maria is the best!

Michelle C.
Boarding • Jan 11, 2026
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Maria and her boyfriend were wonderful! Luna loved them right away and made herself comfortable in their place. I got several pictures and videos every day, which helped calm my anxiety as this is the first time Luna had ever been watched by someone other than family. They were very responsive and took Luna on many walks and many trips to the dog park each day. Luna was clearly very happy and comfortable with them. Would definitely board with Maria again!

Alysia F.
Boarding • Dec 21, 2025
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Maria is my go-to dog sitter when my parents aren’t able to watch Arthur. She is super responsive and sends lots of Arthur pictures/videos. Highly recommend!

Darbe S.
Boarding • Jul 19, 2025
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Maria did an excellent job taking care of my dog. My dog is 14 and requires extra love and attention. Maria sent many photos and my dog seemed extremely happy and content. My house was clean when I returned. I will definitely hire her again in the near future!

About Maria B.

Communication

29 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an apartment in a high rise. I don’t have a yard but there are several dog parks and a dog beach walking distance from my place.

Home

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 0-2 hours

Information Maria B. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has a history of biting, and if I need to make any special accommodations. As far as breeds go, I love all types of dogs!

A typical day

There's plenty of parks nearby we'll run around in, including one right in front of my building. I'm a very active, friendly person. I'm not sure who will have more fun here, me or the pup!

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Maria B.

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
102 reviews