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Maria G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Maria G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $35 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Lover of all animals, big & small!

I am extremely patient with dogs, I talk to them as if they are human beings (because why not? They understand us completely!). I do believe having a dog keeps a human being active and also helps significantly with mental health. Furry friends are better than human friends. I do prefer in-house sitting, but am open to drop-in visits.

Cat care experience

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

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I follow the owners instructions down to a T. I do prefer if, in case of an emergency, that there is a card on file and instructions provided. Unless an absolute emergency, I always inform the owners first and then the vet if I get no response within a specific time frame. But in all, I'm extremely aware of surroundings and an animal's behavior.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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18 ratings
House Sitting • Jun 19, 2026

Maria G. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Oscar A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 09, 2026

Maria took very well care of our senior cat during our trip. She is very responsible, she replies immediately to our communications, and she seemed to have really bonded with our cat. Furthermore, she was able to address every little unexpected situation that our senior cat showed, such as an asthma episode. We would definitely consider to ask her to pet sit again for a next time.

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Sara L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 27, 2026

Maria did great with Abby!

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Scott H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 15, 2026

Maria is the best pet sitter I have ever had by far! She goes above and beyond and is very caring and attentive to my Harley. I absolutely 100% recommend. Try to book well in advance because she is in high demand. She is worth every penny too.

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Benjamin M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 22, 2025

Third time Maria has watched the cats with no problems! Much appreciated!

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Scott H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 25, 2025

Maria is THE BEST sitter! Absolutely recommend! She goes the extra mile to take care of my cat!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm flexible and upfront with people. I do have a son, so obviously school hours are to be considered; even so, if all information is provided, I can work around my sons's schedule. It is my goal to try and make everything as easy as possible for pet owners.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Maria can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your furry friend has special instructions, such as medicines, aggressive tendencies towards other animals, people, or children, etc. I would also benefit from knowing the pet's favorite treats (if applicable) and the commands that the animal knows and will respond to. What makes each pet happy, and what frightens them are also very helpful.
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.