Maria I.
Maria I.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $35 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Providing love & care for your pets
Hello! My name is Maria and I’m so excited you and your furry friend(s) have found my page! I’ve cared for pets since I was a child, beginning with my own (both cats and dogs), and caring for pets of other family and friends as I got older. I would help with taking dogs on walks and making sure they were fed and loved as well as feeding them, getting them water, and changing the cat’s litter. I helped train my Rottweiler when we got her, I’m helping when I can to train my roommate’s Golden Retriever puppy, a recently got a German Shepherd puppy of my own I’ve been working to train. Having a Rottweiler when I was younger, as well as two German Shepherds now has allowed me to be very comfortable with large dogs, especially those who unfortunately have some negative stigmas. I’ve spent the night at friend’s houses to care for their animals (both cats and dogs) and am dedicated to putting your pet’s needs and happiness first.
Cat care experience
Maria also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Whenever I house sit or stop by to take care of your fur baby, my attention will be completely on their safety and happiness. If you have a fenced in backyard and prefer to have your pet off leash outdoors, I am more than happy to do so! If your backyard is not fenced in, I will keep your fur baby on a leash for their own safety. If they have preferred treats, I would love to give them some when appropriate to help keep your pets happy when they’re missing you!
Ratings and reviews
Maria was awesome with our dog and cat! Sent us lots of pictures and updates during the time she stayed at our house. Thanks again!!
Maria is amazing! We have been repeat clients because she always takes great care of our dogs, and they absolutely love her! She provides us with at least a couple check-ins daily and plenty of photos to show how happy and well taken care of they are while we are out of town ☺️
Thanks for taking good care of my pup!
Maria I. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.
Maria did a great job taking care of our dog during our wedding, thanks Maria!
Maria took such great care of our four pups! Because we have four, feeding time can kind of be chaotic but they were well fed and cared for while we were gone. They knew she was a safe person right from the start of the meet and greet, greeting her with tail wags and kisses 😊 We highly recommend Maria to anyone looking to have their pets well taken care of during a trip out of town.
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Schedule
I graduated from my Master’s program this past spring and have recently gone back to working part-time retail at Barnes & Noble. I currently have a puppy of my own who certainly keeps me on my toes, as well as a few dogs I walk/care for regularly during the week. While my schedule is not always consistent due to the nature of retail work, I pride myself on being organized and able to manage time effectively and would love to include your pets! If I am caring for your pets, I assure you they will be my top priority and I will make sure to care for them just as you would.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsMaria can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know in advance how your dog behaves with other dogs and if they are generally friendly towards them. This will be super important when we go on walks or if you would like me to take them out to a park! Additionally, anything else you can tell me about your fur baby in advance will be helpful so I will know how best to care for them and prioritize their safety and happiness.