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Maria C.

Guilford, CT

3 reviews
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Services

Maria can care for

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

Availability

I am extremely flexible and focused on caring for your pet exactly when you need it. Please let me know what your exact needs are and I will work to accommodate!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Maria C.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets in their home by maintaining their normal routine as closely as possible to reduce stress and keep them comfortable in a familiar environment. I prioritize safety, patience, and close attention to behavior and health changes while ensuring pets receive plenty of enrichment, affection, exercise, and clean living spaces. With my veterinary background, I am also comfortable administering medications, monitoring for medical concerns, and handling pets with anxiety or special needs using low-stress, Fear Free techniques. I treat every home respectfully and every pet as if they were my own. I will always be reachable if your pets are in my care, and I love getting to sending photo updates and videos if allowed/requested! I will always have my own transportation in the case an emergency ever occurred, I have been trained in canine and feline CPR by my employer.

Location

Guilford, CT

Maria C.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Fear Free Certified, Vet Assistant!

Pet care experience

I have hands-on experience caring for dogs of all sizes, ages, and temperaments through my background in veterinary medicine. I am comfortable with medication administration, monitoring for health concerns, and handling anxious or high-energy dogs using low-stress, Fear Free techniques. I understand how important routine, exercise, patience, and safety are, and I strive to make every dog feel comfortable, cared for, and loved while their owners are away.

Cat care experience

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Fear Free Certified, Vet Assistant!

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

Reviews

Victoria V.
Jun 05, 2026

Maria is amazing! She is great with all of our dogs … we have 5! She goes above and beyond and even has come to help us cut their nails! She is so good with all animals!

Alexandra D.
Jun 04, 2026

Maria has cared for our two dogs countless times and she always goes above and beyond to make them feel safe and loved! She’s extremely detail oriented and follows the exact instructions we leave. We appreciate that she gives us updates and sends pictures when she finishes her drop-in visits. Since she has professional experience working in veterinary medicine, she’s noticed when one of our dogs was developing a mild ear infection which was really helpful! Our two dogs fell in love with her instantly and we couldn’t recommend her services enough! She is amazing!!!

Kara R.
Jun 03, 2026

Maria took exceptional care of our dog and cats while we were away. Two of our cats require medication, and she was incredibly patient, gentle, and attentive with them. She also did an amazing job caring for our dog and following his special diet and needs. Maria is compassionate, dependable, and communicates extremely well, which gave us so much peace of mind. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy pet sitter!

About Maria C.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets in their home by maintaining their normal routine as closely as possible to reduce stress and keep them comfortable in a familiar environment. I prioritize safety, patience, and close attention to behavior and health changes while ensuring pets receive plenty of enrichment, affection, exercise, and clean living spaces. With my veterinary background, I am also comfortable administering medications, monitoring for medical concerns, and handling pets with anxiety or special needs using low-stress, Fear Free techniques. I treat every home respectfully and every pet as if they were my own. I will always be reachable if your pets are in my care, and I love getting to sending photo updates and videos if allowed/requested! I will always have my own transportation in the case an emergency ever occurred, I have been trained in canine and feline CPR by my employer.

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.
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Maria C.

Guilford, CT

3 reviews