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Maria D.

West Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
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Services

Maria can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat

Maria can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

My schedule is very open and I am always with the dogs, supervising. To ensure their safety, they will never be left at home alone

Available
Not available
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About Maria D.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Your dogs will have the whole house to roam, just as my dogs do. They will have a fully fenced yard in which to run and beds or sofas or dog beds from which to choose for sleeping

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 2 cats
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

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs that I will need to accommodate. Vet info is helpful if any medical issues exist.

A typical day

We are outside most of the day so dogs in my care go home tired and happy! The dogs are my focus throughout the day. When I use dogsitters for my dogs, it is very important to me to know that someone is with the dogs and not away from the home for hours at a time, so I want to assure potential guests and their pet parents that they will have constant attention.

Location

West Chicago, IL

Maria D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Maria's Doggie Retreat

Pet care experience

Wouldn't you rather have your dog in a dog-loving home every day instead of a commercial doggie daycare? With dog beds or couches instead of crates? I have lived with dogs most of my life and with cats for 35 years. I have fostered or rescued many animals. I can give personal attention to puppy "potty" training too! - found cat at side of road who had been shot with BBs. Took him to vet to have 33 BBs removed. Unfortunately he lost both eyes but was quickly adopted and is enjoying his life and even catching flies! - rescued little dog that was chasing a bike down a busy street. I was able to find her family and return her safely. - I found an injured bat and took him to Willowbrook for care. I love animals and I will take good care of yours! I am very comfortable with all types of animals. We spend a lot of time outdoors in our huge backyard, weather permitting. Play time is all day as I don't leave them alone but am always there to supervise. Because we also have cats, visiting dogs must be able to safely interact or ignore cats. Tiny dogs, very large dogs and everyone in between are welcome! I am available for weekly doggie daycare and boarding for my daycare clients.

Reviews

Tim Z.
Boarding • Apr 22, 2026
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Maria was great!

John M.
Boarding • Apr 04, 2026
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Maria was great with our 2yo goldendoodle. She sent videos and pictures everyday and was very communicative. Highly recommend Maria!

Trent N.
Boarding • Feb 23, 2022
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Crosby seems to have had a great time and was well cared for!

Jennifer H.
Boarding • Aug 04, 2021
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Our dog Marty had a wonderful stay at Maria’s house. He was all smiles when we picked him up. I would recommend Maria to anyone who likes their dog to have fun interacting with other dogs.

About Maria D.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Your dogs will have the whole house to roam, just as my dogs do. They will have a fully fenced yard in which to run and beds or sofas or dog beds from which to choose for sleeping

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 2 cats
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

Please let me know if your dog has any special needs that I will need to accommodate. Vet info is helpful if any medical issues exist.

A typical day

We are outside most of the day so dogs in my care go home tired and happy! The dogs are my focus throughout the day. When I use dogsitters for my dogs, it is very important to me to know that someone is with the dogs and not away from the home for hours at a time, so I want to assure potential guests and their pet parents that they will have constant attention.

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Maria D.

West Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews