Maria Elena V.
Vallejo, CA
Pet Sitter in Training
Pet care experience
(Edit: At this time, I am only taking current clients. Thanks for understanding!) Since I was a kid, I loved animals as my parents had raised me to be kind to all, especially strays. In fact, some of our family pets were strays that were rescued off the street. If not for the lack of space, my ultimate dream would have been to be a foster mom for strays. I am currently training to become a professional sitter (and will soon open my own animal sitting business) so I hope this platform can give me a chance. While I don't have many years of experience as a professional, I have provided pet care to friends and family for both dogs and cats for a little over a year--This includes basic care such as feeding and bathing, walks, transportation, and other needs that they require. I have also been trusted with house sitting per the owners' instructions. I am not afraid to ask questions to ensure your pet is in the best of hands and I maintain full transparency by offering updates via phone (or any other form of communication that would be preferred). And as a part-time student, I also hope to be certified in pet first aid and CPR once I have completed the courses. Hope to meet you and your furry friends!
Reviews
Maria Elena is great and reliable from the moment I met her I was confident that she was the right person to care for Max and I can’t thank her enough. I’m super happy I found her!!!
Another wonderful stay! Thank you Maria Elena!
Perfect as usual. No mess and the animals love Maria!
Another wonderful stay. Thank you Maria Elena for caring for my senior babies!
About Maria Elena V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am mobile and frequently travel between Solano and Alameda County so transportation is not an issue. I have transported animals in my vehicle before so I know how to make them feel comfortable and safe before I even turn on the car. Furthermore, I am currently taking classes on first aid (so I can be prepared for any medical emergency), and other skills just as behavioral management. Overall, I believe that pets deserve the same quality of life as humans and I always strive to provide that.
Information Maria Elena V. would like to know about your pet
Anything that you feel that is important to know, especially if they have special needs (I.e. diet, medication, etc). I am very flexible and able to follow any routines that they require. It would also help to know their temperament just so I am better prepared.
A typical day
It’s depend purely on your pet and how active they are. I love taking trips to nearby parks, hiking and visiting any other scenic location (like the beach). Playing catch is one of my go-to activities, but I will typically try to plan several games. Especially if you have an outdoorsy pet, I can guarantee they will have a fun day planned to release that energy. For those that are more low energy, I will usually create some kind games play with some of their toys, or go on a relaxing walk. Some pets I have cared for would only interact just to be near someone, so I don’t mind just hanging out while making sure they still have my full attention. If you have any suggestions, please share!
Services
Maria Elena can watch in your home
Availability
My current job is a hybrid between in-house and remote work, so I am usually at home on Mon and Fri. I also work part-time and am typically available after 3:00PM. Weekends are my off days so I have availability all day (unless emergency situations arise).
About Maria Elena V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am mobile and frequently travel between Solano and Alameda County so transportation is not an issue. I have transported animals in my vehicle before so I know how to make them feel comfortable and safe before I even turn on the car. Furthermore, I am currently taking classes on first aid (so I can be prepared for any medical emergency), and other skills just as behavioral management. Overall, I believe that pets deserve the same quality of life as humans and I always strive to provide that.
Information Maria Elena V. would like to know about your pet
Anything that you feel that is important to know, especially if they have special needs (I.e. diet, medication, etc). I am very flexible and able to follow any routines that they require. It would also help to know their temperament just so I am better prepared.
A typical day
It’s depend purely on your pet and how active they are. I love taking trips to nearby parks, hiking and visiting any other scenic location (like the beach). Playing catch is one of my go-to activities, but I will typically try to plan several games. Especially if you have an outdoorsy pet, I can guarantee they will have a fun day planned to release that energy. For those that are more low energy, I will usually create some kind games play with some of their toys, or go on a relaxing walk. Some pets I have cared for would only interact just to be near someone, so I don’t mind just hanging out while making sure they still have my full attention. If you have any suggestions, please share!
Location
Vallejo, CA
Maria Elena V.
Vallejo, CA