Maria M.
Midlothian, VA
Experienced & passionate!
Pet care experience
I grew up taking care of chickens, pigs, cows, dogs, cats, bunnies, parrots and a toucan! In 2005 I left my home country of Costa Rica and continued raising animals (mainly dogs and cats) as an adult. Today, I am fortunate enough to be a 50-something high-energy retiree with lots of free time and passion about animals. I understand how tough it can be on your fur babies to be in an unfamiliar environment when they are boarding somewhere else, or how it feels to have a stranger come take them on walks and playtime! I also understand how to distract, love and care for them in a way that makes the temporary change comfortable and calm. I only board one pet at a time (or multiple pets from one family) and have a ton of time to devote to cuddling and playing with your little one!
Reviews
Maria is incredible as a dog boarder. She had her own cleaning business which is how I got to know her (she cleaned for me for 11 years). During that time she watched my Maltese and Maltipoos about twice a year while I was on vacation. My pups were never sick, always happy and very relaxed when I got home. Maria sent lots of photos that made me feel better about leaving them. My dogs were always excited to see her when she came by to clean. Maria is kind, careful and never let me down once in the 11 years I’ve known her professionally.
About Maria M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large condo that allows pets, with a small fenced in back yard. However, my condo has wonderful walking/running trails built all throughout and so I plan to spend the majority of walks on those trails and at nearby parks (Miothian Mines Park, Robious Landing Park, Tarrington Landing Park)
Information Maria M. would like to know about your pet
Dietary restrictions, energy level, any schedule you’d like me to adhere to (time of day for walks, meals and playtime/walks). Anything that’s important to YOU will be important to me too.
A typical day
I will be as high energy as you will allow me to be. I love walking at all the local parks, visiting the farmers markets on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and (soon to be) Sundays. We will usually have a nice long walk in the morning, lots of food and playtime, then nap if the dog is low energy like a doodle mix. We’ll venture out to the walking trails around my complex, or walk to my children’s house (about 10 mins down the road) to say hello to my grand baby. Lots of pets and cuddles throughout the day - and LOTS of photos to your phone!
Services
Maria can watch in your home
Availability
I am retired (yay!) but I was fortunate enough to retire at 50-something and have LOTS of energy. Because of this, I am able to accommodate most schedules and time demands. Just ask!
About Maria M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large condo that allows pets, with a small fenced in back yard. However, my condo has wonderful walking/running trails built all throughout and so I plan to spend the majority of walks on those trails and at nearby parks (Miothian Mines Park, Robious Landing Park, Tarrington Landing Park)
Information Maria M. would like to know about your pet
Dietary restrictions, energy level, any schedule you’d like me to adhere to (time of day for walks, meals and playtime/walks). Anything that’s important to YOU will be important to me too.
A typical day
I will be as high energy as you will allow me to be. I love walking at all the local parks, visiting the farmers markets on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and (soon to be) Sundays. We will usually have a nice long walk in the morning, lots of food and playtime, then nap if the dog is low energy like a doodle mix. We’ll venture out to the walking trails around my complex, or walk to my children’s house (about 10 mins down the road) to say hello to my grand baby. Lots of pets and cuddles throughout the day - and LOTS of photos to your phone!
Location
Midlothian, VA
Maria M.
Midlothian, VA