I've been friends with Maria for almost six years now, and she would be a great sitter for any pup. She has plenty of experience with dogs, as she grew up loving a Newfoundland named Rocco. She also sits for my parent's golden retriever, and does a great job with him. Maria has always been passionate about dogs, but this love goes further to all animals and the environment; she has been a vegetarian for over a year now (it might be more, I can't remember), and this choice is largely due to the animal cruelty that exists in the food industry. I know that there is some difficulty in taking a lot of stock from a review written by one of her friends, but I wouldn't have taken the time to write the testimony had I not thought she will take it very seriously. She understands how much a dog can mean to a person and family. I have heard her say (on multiple occasions) that she would prefer the company of dogs to people, so you can bet that she already loves your dog and can't wait to meet him/her!.... Well, there is a very very high chance she will love them I suppose, there are always the dogs that are a terror without their owner around (If you looked over at your dog just then, you may be guilty), but even then she will be sure to keep the rogue dog safe and healthy!