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Maria G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients
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Maria G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $28 per visit

Highlights

Maria has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Flexible, reliable fur baby care

Dates I Will Be Out of Town 2026 July 18-19 *can do early AM check in on 18 and late evening check in on 19 if needed July 29-Aug 1 Hi there, I'm Maria and a fur mom of 3 (2 kitties and 1 dog) and I love them dearly. I have had animals my entire life and volunteered at an animal shelter, vet hospital and worked for a doggy daycare for almost 10 years feeding, playing with, brushing, bathing and loving up to 25 pups at a time. I have also worked in the grooming salon and daycare and boarding center for PetSmart. I would love to show your pets the same affection that I show mine while you are away from home. I am more than happy to care for any size or breed of cat or dog, I have experienced it all! I am a stay at home mama with my little boys so we will have plenty of time to spend playing with and caring for your fur babies. Making sure your pet is safe while we are together is my number one priority. I ensure all gates and/or doors are secure before I will let your pets out for potty and play. Getting emergency contact and veterinarian information are a must in case your baby has an emergency while you are away. Meet and greets are preferred not only so I can meet your pet in a stress free environment with you at home, it will easy your pets mind to know that mom and/or dad have invited me in to meet them before trusting their care to me. I do understand that sometimes you need someone ASAP and there is an emergency, I will take extra precautions when this is the case. Slowly entering your home with a calm and positive attitude to be sure your animals know I can be trusted and am there to care for them while you are out. I am a non-biased person, an LGBTQIA+ ally, a supporter of BLM, and that love is love. You can feel free to be your true self with me if you are comfortable.

Cat care experience

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The purrfect kitty companion

Maria also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

23 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I currently do not offer care in my home due to already having a full house with my animals and toddler. But when I am in your home, the instructions you provide me are my bread and butter of the stay. I check off each item to do on your list. Feeding, walks, cleaning litter boxes, play time, picking up toys, etc.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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81 ratings
Casey S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 14, 2026

Maria was WONDERFUL! Although we were a little hesitant trying out Rover for the first time, Maria made us feel like our babies were in great hands the entire time we were away. Couldn’t recommend enough!

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Justin C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 03, 2026

Maria and the little ones were perfect for watching my two cats during our trip. She cleaned all the messes and gave them lots of love. Absolutely recommend!

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Brittany H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 26, 2026

Maria is the sweetest and takes amazing care of our babies!

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Sierra M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 10, 2026

Maria was great. She gave detailed summaries of her visits and won the cats over. We will be happy to book her again.

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Alexander N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 31, 2026

Maria and her kids were absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond for our 4 cats. We are truly blessed to have her taking care of them while we were on vacation. Definitely would book from again in the future!!

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Lisa W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 16, 2026

Maria continues to be a top tier sitter for our cat. He’s usually a little anxious, but she brings out the best in him. Love her.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

The only thing I can't work around is my son's nap schedule. I make that time clear with pet parents and we can work out a time before or after his nap that works well with your pet(s). I am a stay at home mom, so my schedule is pretty flexible.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Maria can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
I like to know about your furry companion(s) likes and dislikes when it comes to play time. Do they like fetch? A game of hide the scent or toy? Do they like to be picked up? Do they have any behavioral problems? Are they good with kids?
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.