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Maria D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Maria D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $77 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
7 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

A team for your furry babies

Hi! I’m Maria, and caring for animals isn’t just something I do, it’s something I’ve dedicated years of my life to. I have over 10 years of hands on experience working with dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds, and personalities. From energetic puppies to senior dogs who need a slower pace, I understand that every pet deserves care that’s tailored specifically to them. My partner and I work together as a team, which means your pets receive twice the attention, care, and reliability. Having two experienced animal lovers allows us to be flexible with scheduling and provide consistent, dependable care for your pets, whether you’re away for the day or an extended vacation. I offer: • Dog Walking • Drop-In Visits • House Sitting • Overnight Boarding • Puppy Care • Senior Dog Care • Medication Administration (if needed) • Lots of playtime, cuddles, enrichment, and exercise! I’ve cared for everything from tiny toy breeds to giant breeds, including dogs with anxiety, high energy, special routines, and unique personalities. I also have experience with cats and other household pets, so if your family includes more than just dogs, they’re in great hands too. When your pet stays with us or we care for them in your home, they’re treated like family. We stick to their normal routine as closely as possible because we know consistency helps pets feel safe and comfortable. Whether that means long walks, endless games of fetch, quiet cuddle time, or simply keeping them company, we adjust our care to what makes your pet happiest. As pet owners ourselves, we understand how difficult it can be to trust someone with a member of your family. That’s why communication is one of our top priorities. You’ll receive regular updates, photos, and messages so you can enjoy your time away knowing your pet is happy, loved, and well cared for. Our goal isn’t just to watch your pet. We want to become someone both you and your furry family member can trust for years to come. We’d love the opportunity to meet you and provide the same love, patience, and attention we give our own pets every single day. We can’t wait to meet your best friend! 🐾

Cat care experience

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Love our furry babies

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

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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3 ratings
Brandon K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • ene. 05, 2026

Maria was great with our dog, Snickers. She was very responsive to messages and gave us daily updates on how he was doing while she was housesitting for us with Snickers

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Cathy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • sep. 29, 2025

Maria was great with Lily & Oliver we will use her again.

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Judith R.
may. 26, 2024

Maria is an amazing experienced person who has cared for many dogs with the utmost care & love, ever since she owned her own very first dog, 6 years ago. She is very professional & trustworthy. She is a hard worker, & very dependable. I highly recommend her for your business. Judith R

Devin R.
may. 25, 2024

Miss Maria is a very attentive person when it comes to animals, having one or more of her own even. Her caring and nurturing nature makes her a perfect sitter for your animals, especially since she’s sat in for multiple pets for 2+ years now. If there is anyone you can trust with your pets it’s her, guaranteed.

Sophie D.
may. 25, 2024

I have known Maria for many years and in the past there was no one I could trust more than her to take care of my malamute/ Pyrenees, Delilah, before she passed. To this day, she’ll still watch my rescue Doberman, Samson. He usually doesn’t do very well with meeting new people because he has fear aggression. But he got used to Maria very quickly, which was very surprising. Maria is very reliable, resourceful, trustworthy, and compassionate. I would trust her around any dog.

Charles H.
ene. 24, 2024

Maria took very good care of my boxer, he wanted to stay with her which made me jealous lol. If you are looking for a pet sitter I would highly recommend her.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

One of us works full time, however the other stays at home and focuses on animals and etc. We’re always able to be flexible and accommodate everyone’s needs

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

We always make sure to meet prior to bookings and if needed or wanted to I do like to send pictures and videos of your fur babies while in my care. I know everyone misses their little babies.

Pets

A typical day

Depending on each case my dogs can be out playing with your dogs or completely separate. I like going on walks and sometimes dog parks or just go to a nice park and walk around. Also mental stimulation and puzzles and etc like shuffle Matt’s and slow feeders and etc.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Maria can host up to 8 pets per night
Let us know if they are completely house broken if they are potty trained if they have any fears or aggression. Or needs a dedicated private area free of stress or being reactive to other people or other dogs we love all dogs no matter the temperament or fears no matter how big or small, our home is equipped to be able to separate with gates and different levels and different rooms we prefer to meet the dog prior so we can know your dogs preferences and needs and wants.
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.