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Maria F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
260 repeat clients
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Maria F.

5.0 out of 5 stars
260 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Maria has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
13 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Little dog special needs expert!

I have extensive experience with little dogs, mostly chihuahuas. I care for my four rescue chi mixes and help care for my mom's four rescue dogs. Many times caring for all 8 at the same time! I love each one's unique personalities and quirks. I have experience giving pills, eye drops/creams, supplements, insulin injections, and special diets. I'm familiar with most medical conditions. I have experience with senior dogs and realize they may just want to rest and be pet. I am very understanding to behavioral tendencies that little dogs may have and notice when they are nervous or just excited and provide comfort. I have a large fenced-in backyard for daycare and overnight stays with my dogs in a separate part of the house if needed.

Qualifications

260 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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458 ratings
Romina Q.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 08, 2026

Thank you, Maria, for taking such great care of Vincent again!

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Allan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 08, 2026

Used Maria and her family for years. Always accommodating and our dog has a great time. Highly recommend!

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James B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 08, 2026

My dog’s home away from home! Maria is excellent 😊

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Adam Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 28, 2026

Always a great experience for us and our dog!

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Deanna V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 25, 2026

We are so fortunate to have found Maria and her husband Tony. I felt at ease and reassured during our meet & greet that my senior dog would be just fine despite his quirks. My dog seemed to have loved his stay and I honestly think he came home better than we had left him! He was full of energy and spunk. We look forward to requesting another booking with them soon!

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Karen V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 27, 2026

We have used this family for our dogs for years and always have a wonderful experience! They are kind, professional, organized, and care for our dog so well!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home and am available to watch pups 7 days a week. I provide 24 hour care so your pet is rarely alone.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Our yard is fully fenced and the pups have an acre to play and explore! All their exercise needs can be met! They are never bored!

Pets

A typical day

We start our day with a potty break first thing in the morning followed by breakfast. The pups are in and out throughout the day. There is relaxation time after lunch where the pups are encouraged to nap. Each dog has their own hang out spaces for meal time, relaxation time and nighttime. No pups are ever left alone with other guest dogs. Safety is our #1 priority.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Maria can host up to 8 pets per night
Please let me know of any medication, special diets, behavioral concerns that you have! I’m happy to work with you and come up with a plan. The more information I know about your pet ahead of time the better I can prepare.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.