Maria D.
Meriden, CT
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
Maria did exceptional with my baby Snoopy! I was really scared since he suffers from extreme anxiety (He’s a rescue dog). He did great with Maria. She kept me informed and would send me pictures. She was very caring, gentle and comforting. Snoopy did very well with transition. I will definitely rebook with Maria.
Maria did a great job in taking care of our pup!
Maria was wonderful! You can tell she clearly loves dogs and knows a lot about them. She was very responsive and communicative, sending lots of pictures and updates. 10/10
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 😊
About Maria D.
Communication
Skills
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
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
Maria can host
Maria can watch in your home
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.
About Maria D.
Communication
Skills
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
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
Pets
Maria D.
Meriden, CT