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Maria M.

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Maria M.

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Contact for Boarding

from US$40 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 year of experience
Has a fenced garden
Home full-time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Dog Lover with Years of Experience

I have had dogs in my family since I was a child and have years of experience with various breeds. I work from home most days and happy to get active with the doggos. I have a loving a cuddly home and treat all my fur guests as family. As someone with a senior dog, I am very patient and know how to accommate the additional needs some pets may have.

Qualifications

90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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Taylor M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 31, 2026

Had a 7 night stay for my two pups with Maria and she was amazing! Texted updates and photos, every picture I could tell my dogs were having fun and relaxed.

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Dena D.
Mar 09, 2026

Maria has been watching my pets for about 10 years and she has been nothing short of wonderful. She has been able and willing to pet sit for one of my dogs that has health issues, as well as another that is very energetic and requires lots of exercise. There are few people I would trust with my pets as much as I trust Maria. She is kind, caring, and consistently reliable and responsible. Your pets will have a great time with her!

Brenda O.
Mar 07, 2026

As a dedicated mother to my two sons (pups), I was pleasantly surprised by the care and attention that Maria gave my French Bulldogs. Maria has been absolutely wonderful with my two Frenchies, and I highly recommend her as a pet sitter and dog walker on Rover. She is incredibly reliable, responsible, and communicative, which made me feel completely comfortable leaving my dogs in her care overnight. French Bulldogs can be a little particular, and Maria was very attentive to their routines, personalities, and needs. She clearly has great experience with dogs and treats them with so much patience and care. I especially appreciated that she provided regular updates and photos, which gave me peace of mind knowing they were happy, safe, and well looked after. Maria is someone you can truly trust with your pets. If you are looking for a dependable, attentive, and caring sitter for dog walking, drop-ins, or overnight care, I would absolutely recommend her. My dogs adore her, and I know they are always in great hands with Maria.

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Schedule

With my flexible work from home schedule, I am able to be home during the week, to take your dog out for walks, potty breaks, cuddle, and to play. I am also available on weekends. With the exclusion of running errands, while your dog is with me, they will never be left alone for more than a few hours extended amount of time.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in back yard for your dog to run free in. I also have a senior chihuahua who is very chill and unbothered, so as long as your dog likes other dogs, they will get along just fine. I do let dogs sit on the couch and get on the bed, however, I will respect that boundary if you do not allow that for your pets. I know all families have different schedules for potty and feeding times, and my schedule is flexible so I can keep your dog on track even while you are gone.

Pets

A typical day

It depends on the needs of your dog! If your dog is more of a couch potato, I have blankets and a very comfy sofa. If your dog is high energy, I have a safe back pard for them to run in, we can go on a hike or to the park. I like to know what your normal schedule is, and I can make that work while your fur baby is with me.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Maria can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know your dogs schedule or needs and I'll make sure to accommodate. Any behaviors would be good to know in advance. There are very few behaviors that would deter me for watching your pet. I keep a tidy house, but let me know if my shoes could be confused with a chew toy, or if my robot vaccume may scare your pup.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass an identity verification. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.