Maria Gracia S.
Maria Gracia S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Tails wagging & routines on track
Hi! I’m a caring and reliable pet sitter offering dog walking and drop-in visits for both dogs and cats. I’ve cared for pets for friends and family, and I always follow each pet’s routine closely so they feel safe, comfortable, and at ease while you’re away. I adapt to each pet’s personality and needs, whether they’re energetic and playful or more calm and independent. I’m attentive, communicative, and easy to reach, and I’ll always keep you updated so you know how your pet is doing.
Cat care experience
Maria Gracia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
To keep your pet comfortable and stress-free, I care for them in their own home so they stay in a familiar environment. I follow your instructions closely, including feeding schedules, walk routines, and any specific care needs. *For dog walking*, I make sure each walk is safe, structured, and adapted to your dog’s energy level. I stay attentive at all times, give them space when needed, and closely monitor their behavior and well-being.
Ratings and reviews
Maria continues to be our go to sitter. She keeps us updated with plenty of pictures, and always communicates with us when she has questions. Whenever she’s watching our dutch Shepherd Ekko, I hardly have to worry about him because I know he’s in good hands :)
Maria continues to be reliable and compassionate with both my fur babies Autumn and Gigi. I’m always away at work and it makes me feel better to have Maria walking my babies!
Maria is always so great with my dog Rosey. During the last walk, I forgot to leave the key for her and Maria was patient and helped me troubleshoot the issue. So grateful I have her to watch and walk Rosey!
Unfortunately, I wouldn’t book with this sitter again. While she was kind and clearly cared about my cats, the experience required much more management and follow-up from me while I was traveling than I anticipated. There were several logistical issues that I had to troubleshoot remotely, particularly around building access and the return of my keys. On my flight home, I was asked to call my building’s front desk to help coordinate access. I was also asked to meet her at another client’s meet-and-greet on my way home in order to retrieve my keys, during the time that I had booked her for. There was also a suggestion that I leave my apartment fob at the front desk for her, which I wasn’t comfortable doing given the security implications and the potential charge if it were lost. More importantly, I was disappointed with the communication around my cats’ health. When I returned home, one of my cats had diarrhea, despite not having diarrhea when I left, and I had to follow up afterward to understand how long it had been happening. Because diarrhea can lead to dehydration, particularly when it persists, I would have expected that change to be proactively communicated to me. I also noticed that another cat’s coat was oily/dirty around the area where her medication is administered, which left me with additional concerns about how her medication had been handled.
Maria is always great! Caring and attentive, always takes photos and provides updates. She's walked my dogs a few times now.
Maria was great with Buster. He was a happy puppy when I got home.
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Schedule
I have a flexible schedule and plenty of availability to focus on pet care. I’m consistent, reliable, and make sure to show up on time and fully focused on each visit. I’m happy to coordinate a schedule that works best for you and your pet’s needs.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsMaria Gracia can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- I like to know your pet’s routine, personality, energy level, and any special needs ahead of time so I can make them feel comfortable and cared for. It’s also helpful to know feeding schedules, medications, triggers, or anything that helps me give them the best care possible.