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Maria Jose L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
94 repeat clients
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Maria Jose L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
94 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Professional dog cuddler🐾

Your Pup’s New Favorite Getaway in Charlotte! 🐶💕 Looking for a loving, safe, and fun home away from home for your furry friend? You’ve found it! I’m Maria, an animal lover with over 10 years of experience caring for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. From volunteering at shelters to working in an animal hospital, I’ve dedicated my life to making pets feel happy, safe, and loved. Here’s what makes my pet care special: 🏡 A Cozy, Home-Style Stay Your pup will be treated like family! Whether they love couch cuddles, backyard playtime (doggie pool included!), or just lounging in a peaceful space, they’ll feel right at home. 🐾 Personalized Attention Every dog is unique, and I customize care to fit their needs, including: ✔️ Special diets & feeding schedules ✔️ Medication administration (including injections if needed) ✔️ Extra snuggles for anxious pups 📸 Daily Updates & Video Calls Never wonder how your fur baby is doing—I’ll send you adorable daily photos and updates through the Rover app, and I’m happy to schedule video calls! 🚕 Need a Ride? No Problem! Busy schedule? Let me help! I offer flexible pick-up & drop-off services for your convenience. 🛁 Stress-Free Grooming (Optional) Want your pup to return home fresh and clean? Book a bath, nail trim, or full grooming session during their stay! 🐶 Need Pet Errands Handled? I can pick up pet food, take your pup to the vet, or handle other pet-related errands—just let me know! 🎉 Ready to Book? Let’s Meet First! I want to make sure your pup feels comfortable with me, so let’s schedule a free Meet & Greet! Click "Request a Booking" now to get started. 🐾 Your pet’s health & happiness come first! To keep all my furry guests safe, I kindly ask that all pets be up-to-date on flea/tick prevention, vaccines, and deworming. Thank you for helping create a safe and fun environment! I can’t wait to welcome your pup into my home! 🐕💖

Qualifications

94 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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258 ratings
Zoë P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • jun. 04, 2026

My two girls had a great time staying for three nights. I have one chill pup and one w more energy. And she usually takes about 2 or 3 days to let new people touch her. However, I got cuddle photos of her the next day. That was super helpful for me to see that my dogs were comfortable and happy. I got lots of photos and videos. I will book Maria again for sure!

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Pamela G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mar. 30, 2026

This was my first time trusting my two senior fur pups with Maria, and I’m grateful I did. She is so sweet and caring, and she was very loving specially with one of my senior dogs who is blind and has allergy issues. She made sure to pay extra attention so Lucas wouldn’t hurt himself and kept on top of his meds. Maria also sent me pictures to keep me updated, which gave me peace of mind while I was traveling. Thank you so much for taking care of Lucas and Lucy ❤️

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Peter C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mar. 10, 2026

Maria is a thoughtful caretaker and very accommodating when our travel plans go awry.

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Leah M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mar. 04, 2026

Maria is the best!! Even though he is anxious, my dog Jax loves staying at Maria’s house. Maria takes such great care of Jax and sends lots of videos so I know he is happy and healthy.

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Peter C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • feb. 17, 2026

Maria is a very thoughtful and considerate sitter. Very flexible with schedule modifications and our dog Piper enjoys being at her home. I highly recommend Marie for watching your pet.

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Peter C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • dic. 29, 2025

We just finished our first dog-sitting time with Maria and exerting went grill. She was very communicative and sent us numerous update photos and videos. This was A long stay (10 days ) and out Piper took to Maria as if they were old friends. We highly recommend her.

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Schedule

Working from home grants me the flexibility to structure my day around pet playtime, walks, and feeding schedules. This ensures my furry guests receive constant attention and care without disrupting my workflow.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Fun-filled days with playtime in my secure backyard, cozy cuddles on the couch, and personalized care to meet your pet's unique needs. They'll feel like part of the family!

Pets

A typical day

Splashing in the doggie pool, frisbee chases in the yard, ball play, tug o-war, cozy couch cuddles, and maybe even a movie marathon with your furry friend!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Maria Jose can host up to 8 pets per night
Could you tell me a bit more about Species, temperament, medical needs (medications, allergies), exercise requirements (walks, playtime), and any behavioral quirks (separation anxiety, leash reactivity).
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.