Maria L.
Maria L.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Thoughtfully Trained Caregiver
Hi friends! My name is Maria and alongside being an animal lover I am also a world traveler, conservationist, proud foodie, and recent graduate with a degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. I’ve had 10+ years of experience working with all different types of animals, and countless breeds of dogs, cats and various household pets. I worked as a veterinary assistant in my time at undergrad, and that taught me invaluable skills that can be applied toward the safety and care of your pet. I have just come home from 3 months in Thailand volunteering with and learning about the preservation of the endangered Asian Elephant. My next move will be applying for vet school and dreaming of my next travel destination! Please don’t hesitate to reach out for more information regarding myself and/or what I can do for your pet! I’m here to help make you and your pet’s life easier. So looking forward to meeting you and your pet in the future. For the most part my schedule is open, with exceptions to a few random weekends, so I am eager to work around you and your pet’s schedule! Caring for a pet means prioritizing their comfort and safety. This means respecting their space and reading their body language. This also means respecting your home and of boundaries that you have set. By caring for your pet I have earned a level of trust that I have no intention of abusing. Instead I will continue to foster and nurture the special bond that I have with your pet and with you.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Maria was amazing! Great communication! Arrived on time, Tater is absolutely in love and everything about her stay with us was perfect.
Maria was wonderful! Max loved her, she’s respectful, responsive and sent pics daily. I will definitely rebook her next trip!
Always a great experience working with Maria. And my very shy cats love her!
We were grateful for Maria’s care of our girl, Candi, prior to a family friend taking over. She was able to take on the job at short notice which was a big help. She has great energy and sends lovely photos during her time.
Another round of petsitting with Maria, another well-loved and cared for pet who was relaxing without a care in the world when we returned! And we were supplied with lovely updates and photos for every check-in. Excellent work!
Maria did a wonderful job taking care of our dog for the long weekend. She set aside time to do a meet and greet before the booking, sent us daily updates with photos, and even left our place looking cleaner than when we left! She genuinely seemed to enjoy her time with our dog. We (and our dog!) look forward to booking Maria again!
Calendar and availability
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Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
A typical day
I’ll be bringing bottled water and snacks with me so your furry friend will be hydrated and motivated! I also love listening to music on my walks, so depending on what type of music your dog may prefer, we can jam to it together on my little speaker!
- 0 to 15 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyTakes only 1 client at a timeMaria can host up to 1 pet per night
- How do they behave on a leash? Do they have a favorite or preferred route? Any special quirks? Favorite spot to be pet/rubbed? Any allergies or medical issues?