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Maria C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Maria C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Astoria-Long Island City, Astoria, NY

Highlights

Basic background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Ready to make a furever friend!

I’m cat-mom of two black cats. I was blessed with patience and dedication when it comes to handling the needs of pets. I grew up in a house with three dogs, a mini poodle, a chihuahua, and Great Pyrenees in Southern Texas .

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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31 ratings
Rachael H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 16, 2026

Maria took excellent care and really went above and beyond. I felt my cat was completely safe in her capable care.

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Shirley W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 14, 2026

Maria is always great with Bowser!

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Ben G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 10, 2026

Maria was wonderful - my dog took to her right away, and Maria did a great job taking care of her!

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Miranda C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 13, 2026

Milton is always so happy to see Maria! She takes such good care of our little guy, and goes above and beyond. She's our go-to sitter for Milton!

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Miranda C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 01, 2026

Maria was able to watch Milton in a pinch, we appreciate her so much! And Milton always loves to see her :)

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Miranda C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 02, 2025

Milton always loves seeing Maria! She is always a pleasure to work with - so sweet and easy to communicate with. We love how much our little guy trusts her!

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Schedule

I work three days out of the week from home and two from the office. The days I choose to go into the office are pretty flexible, I will make sure to coordinate around your house/pet sitting needs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I will make sure to follow your care instructions. If your dog is reactive on the leash, I would love to hear about any special techniques you have to avoid reactivity.

Pets

A typical day

I will make sure to follow your dog's walking, feeding, and playtime routine. Small, medium and large dogs or cats are welcome, as well as puppies and kitties!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Maria can host up to 0 pets per night
Let me know if you’re dog or cat has any special needs that I should consider and be attentive to. It’s my priority to take care of your baby as I would my own.
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.