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Maria C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Maria C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Maria has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Big Love for Every Little Paw.

With over 20 years of experience dog sitting—and more than 20 years as a devoted cat and dog owner—I truly understand that pets are family. I offer loving in-home cat and dog sitting, home visits, and dog walking services, providing gentle, reliable care and plenty of affection while you’re away. Your pets will be treated with the same love and attention I give my own.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
95% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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4 ratings
Audrie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 28, 2026

Maria has been so amazing. Her dad loves to spoil the dogs and my girls get so excited when they are told they get to go to the sitter. She is great with communication as well. We love are girls staying with her.

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Ashtyn H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 31, 2026

Maria was just wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone. She had my boy for a week and took the best care of him. I was at ease during my travels knowing that he was in good hands. Best boarding experience ever for my pup.

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Audrie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 26, 2026

Maria was amazing! My older dog needed some special attention and Maria went above and beyond for her. Both my girls played and loved staying with her. We look forward to working with her again.

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Brent J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 20, 2026

Wonderful sitter! Astro made friends with belle and got lots of love and pictures

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Chris S.
Feb 02, 2026

Maria is absolutely amazing with dogs. You can tell she is a dog lover and understands behavior. She is punctual and very reliable. I would not trust my beloved animals with anyone else.

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Schedule

Pet care is a regular and important part of my daily and weekly routine. I plan my schedule around pet visits, walks, and in-home sitting to ensure each pet receives consistent, attentive care. Because I’ve been caring for my own cats and dogs for over 20 years, meeting pets’ needs—feeding, walks, playtime, and companionship—fits seamlessly into my day. I prioritize reliability, flexibility, and making sure every pet feels safe, loved, and well cared for.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets as if they were my own, always following each pet’s routine and the owner’s instructions closely. In a client’s home, I provide attentive in-home sitting or drop-in visits that include feeding, fresh water, potty breaks, walks, playtime, litter box cleaning, medication if needed, and lots of love and reassurance. For dog walking, I focus on safe, enjoyable walks tailored to each dog’s energy level. My goal is to keep pets comfortable, happy, and stress-free in their familiar environment while their owners are away. I have 3 very friendly dogs and a big, fenced in backyard. When dogs are boarding in my home, they are part of the family and they get to play with friends so they must be dog friendly, I also give each dog a luxurious shower with oatmeal dog shampoo, I throughly dry them by hand, clean their ears and brush their hair. They will be nice and clean when you come pick them up. I also wash their dog bed the night before pickup.

Pets

A typical day

Your dog will make itself at home. Dogs are allowed to wander freely in my home and sit on the couch or the dog beds, whichever they prefer. They will get lots of love with belly rubs.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Maria can host up to 2 pets per night
I have been a nurse for over 8 years and have experience giving insulin, oral medications and treatments to humans and dogs (I had a dog who was insulin dependent. If your dog has any special needs, I am confident I can accommodate them.
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.