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Maria C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Maria C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Maria has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Pet Sitting and Animal Reiki

Ever since I was a child I've had a connection with pets. I understand them and they are drawn to me. I am also a Reiki master and can provide services to your pet at an additional cost. I have a fenced-in backyard and can also go for walks around the neighborhood.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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10 ratings
Kim C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 06, 2026

Great experience with Maria! Kona was well cared for and Maria kept us informed as needed throughout her stay.

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leeanne f.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 27, 2026

Louie was a happy camper! He felt right at home and at ease with Maria. Great communication as well.

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Marcia G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 11, 2026

I am **totally** happy with the service Maria provided to my dog Tigger. Tigger is on the nervous side (he's a 13 year old chihuahua), and I've never boarded him before so I was very careful before choosing Maria to take care of him while I was away. We had a meet and greet, which went very well. Maria is very caring and very much of aware of the needs of dogs. While I was gone, she reported on how he was doing, including his eating, meds, and peeing/pooping schedule, and she sent me photos of Tigger. I would definitely go to Maria again to take care of my dog.

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Cheryl M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 12, 2026

After our meet and greet with Maria, the day of drop off my dog seemed pretty excited as we pulled up. Maria took great care of my dog and I felt comfortable leaving her in Maria’s care.

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Kim C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 11, 2026

Kona must have been very comfortable with Maria because when it was time to leave she didn’t want to get off the couch! Good sitter so far, will definitely use Maria’s services again!

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Beverly L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 23, 2026

Maria stayed at our home for an overnight with our large dog, Cleo. She was great and left our house like we had left it. She and Cleo got along well. I would recommend her as being reliable and attentive.

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Schedule

I currently work an 8-hour day, so any dog I sit must be housetrained and not need a potty break during that time. I love dogs and am available to care for yours during the week and on weekends.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Safety, trust & environment

I recently lost my small dog who was 12 years old. He always slept in bed with me and was also allowed on my couch.

A typical day

Depending on your pets needs, I have a fenced in backyard and can also take them for walks around the block. I also have a basket full of toys for their enjoyment.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Maria can host up to 1 pet per night
Does your dog bark, and if so, when? Does your dog need any medications, whether oral or injectable? I have experience with both, including eye drops. Thanks!
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