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
Always a perfect experience
Maria is our absolute favorite pet sitter! She always takes wonderful care of our bunnies! We returned home to happy, healthy, safe bunnies. And while we are away, we are always grateful for her fun photos and detailed updates.
Maria took exceptional care of our dog at our home during a weeklong trip. She followed our instructions carefully and was a very great companion for our dog during our time away. She clearly loves dogs and cared for ours just as we would have. She sent lots of pictures and it was great knowing Lani was in good hands throughout our trip. I would highly recommend Maria to anyone!
We can always rely on Maria. She picked up a short notice booking with no problem and provides excellent updates on our cat.
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!
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?