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Maria D.

Meriden, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
•89 reviews
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I love animals, animals love me!!!

Pet care experience

My name is Maria and with my husband Humberto, my boys Vincent and Brandon and my mother Julia would love to watch your dog(s). As pet owners, we want to make sure that our furry family members are well taken care of and in us your girl or guy will find affection, fun and attention. I have had dogs all my life and taken care of friends' and family members' pets. I‘m also experienced with birds, lizards, fish, rabbits and guinea pigs. We have two Yorkshire Terriers, 9 and 6 years old, an Italian Greyhound, 11 years old, and a baby shih tzu. They are great with other dogs. Currently we only board small breed dogs under 15 pounds In addition to boarding, we offer walks and drop-in visits. I have no problem doing evening hours, so if you have to work late or attend an event you can count on me to make sure your pet is taken care of. Let our family take care of your family. **PLEASE NOTE ** - At this time we are not allowing visitors into our house. I have no problems with sending photos of the inside, but we want to stay as safe as possible. Please bring your own dog food to minimize stomach distress. Please bring the food in a resealable container and we’ll make sure that your dog feels right at home. If your pet requires medication, please bring it in a safe container and if possible in its original container from your vet. ***Pick-ups and drop-offs for boarding daily from 8:00am – 5:00pm. This is my full-time job. I am with the pups day and night. In case that I need to go out, someone in my family will be available to stay with them. Pups are never alone outdoors, never. We have several potty brakes a day. If the weather is nice, we are outside playing as much as possible. We have a fenced in yard so the pups can run and play off leash. Our house is dog friendly and they are allowed on furniture and our beds. We can accommodate a maximum of 4 dogs in a day.

Reviews

Melissa T.
Dog Boarding • Mar 25, 2024
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This was my first time using Maria for dog boarding when we went out of town and I was very pleased with her. She took great care of my babies and provided me with daily updates. I’ll definitely be using her again and recommend her to anyone else looking for a dog sitter 😊

Kimheng T.
Dog Walking • Jan 26, 2024
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Reliable, on time and always a pleasure. Highly recommend. Maria is awesome!

Larry B.
Dog Boarding • Dec 30, 2023
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Maria was wonderful with our 5 month old puppy Libby. She was willing to have us come prior to introduce our pup to her dogs. She made us feel at ease knowing Libby would be in a caring environment with a fended yard. We will definitely be using her again in the future.

Yomaira V.
Dog Boarding • Nov 12, 2023
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Maria is AMAZING! This was our first time using rover and she made us and our dog feel super comfortable. She truly cares about the dogs she is taking care of and made the process of leaving our dog easy. She has the dogs on a routine and has a huge yard for them to play. Maria would also send pictures of our dog daily which was something I looked forward to. Overall very happy with my experience with Maria and will definitely use her services again!

About Maria D.

Communication

48 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

28 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Pups are allowed on furniture. I have toys for the pups. I have a big fenced in yard where the pups and run and play when outdoors. On rainy days, we are couch potatoes.

Home

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 0-2 hours

Information Maria D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pup needs medication or has special needs. If there is a special diet condition. If your pup is deaf, blind or has mobility problems, I need to know. I will need you to provide proof that your dog has current vaccinations against Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella. Please have vaccine records on hand. Please note that bordetella vaccinations are not automatically given by most veterinarians unless requested, so you will want to double-check your paperwork prior to coming in for the evaluation. Because we are introducing your dogs to our pack all vaccinations must be present and up-to-date.

A typical day

Our day starts around 6:30 am, that is our first potty break of the day. Weather permitting, we have several potty breaks a day. Breakfast is between 7 am and 8 am. Dinner is between 6 pm and 6:30 pm. We have our last potty break around 8:30 pm or 9 pm.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$30per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$30per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Maria can host

0 to 15 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Maria can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

Taking care of pets is my only job. I'm always home for them. If I have an appointment there is always another adult home with the pups.

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Not available
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Calendar last updated 7 days ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Maria D.

Communication

48 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

28 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Pups are allowed on furniture. I have toys for the pups. I have a big fenced in yard where the pups and run and play when outdoors. On rainy days, we are couch potatoes.

Home

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 0-2 hours

Information Maria D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pup needs medication or has special needs. If there is a special diet condition. If your pup is deaf, blind or has mobility problems, I need to know. I will need you to provide proof that your dog has current vaccinations against Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella. Please have vaccine records on hand. Please note that bordetella vaccinations are not automatically given by most veterinarians unless requested, so you will want to double-check your paperwork prior to coming in for the evaluation. Because we are introducing your dogs to our pack all vaccinations must be present and up-to-date.

A typical day

Our day starts around 6:30 am, that is our first potty break of the day. Weather permitting, we have several potty breaks a day. Breakfast is between 7 am and 8 am. Dinner is between 6 pm and 6:30 pm. We have our last potty break around 8:30 pm or 9 pm.

Location

Meriden, CT

Maria D.'s Neighborhood

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Maria D.

Meriden, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
•89 reviews