Maria F.
Maria F.
Contact for Boarding
from $75 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Animal lover and bff to all pets!
I’ve had 15 years of experience as a pet walker and pet sitter for friends and family. I’ve successfully watched over furry babies ranging from fish, hamsters, cats, small 15lb dogs and large 50+lb dogs. I’m experienced in keeping a regular feeding and medication schedule, trimming and grinding down nails, cleaning dog and cat ears, and bathing both dogs and cats.
Cat care experience
Maria also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Did a great job looking out for our cat!
Maria took great care of our beloved Mason.
Maria was awesome! I set Tibby up for a walk but she went above and beyond and worked on some tricks with him! Highly recommend!
Maria was amazing !!!! My normal walker was out of town ,,, and she stepped right in , communicated well and loved how she cared for Adonis while we were gone . Thank you Maria . We really appreciate you !
Maria is a wonderful pet owner and has cared for my own pets on many occasions. I have two dogs and a cat that she has provied wonderful companionship for while i was away. She understands pet and is very patient with them.
Maria is a hardworking, caring pet enthusiast. She has had experience with many dog breeds with weights ranging between 10-80lbs. She has attended many basic dog training classes and is a very attentive pet owner herself.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I currently work full time from home as a freelance artist and make my own schedule. This means I am be available during the majority of mornings, days, and evenings to come hang out and take care of your babies!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a routine with my own Belgian shepherd. We go for morning walks, and when he has breakfast I have him trained to wait for his ok command to eat. With my clients I can walk and follow the dogs training, depending on what they need. If there’s no specific commands involved I like to practice basic sit and wait commands too. I also carry my own high value treats to help dogs focus. (I never carry chicken flavored ones since it’s a common allergen.)
Pets
A typical day
I love being interactive with the pets I watch. For dogs this could mean playing some brain games or going outside for long walks and supervised play with my dog. For cats, I have tons of toys that can engage their instincts and catnip in different forms for them to enjoy.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsUnspayed females accepted, neutered males onlyNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyTakes only 1 client at a timeMaria can host up to 2 pets per night
- Let me know if your dog needs extra attention because they’re anxious, or if there is any reactivity in the past so I know how to handle a potentially triggering situation. For example: a corgi I watch often is very reactive toward big dogs so I know to keep a tighter hold on him or cross the street when we pass by large dogs. However, for safety reasons, I cannot accept to watch dogs with aggression history.