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Maria M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
38 repeat clients
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Maria M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
38 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $75 per night

Highlights

Maria has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
12 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Paw Pals By Maria (Home FT) 🐶

***All new Paw Pal Parents will receive $40 off their first booking to use towards their fur babies boarding!!*** 🐶 Hello Everyone! My name is Maria and I am a certified pet trainer/extreme dog lover! I previously worked as a veterinarian assistant and enjoyed every second of it! I just love and adore animals..in specific, dogs! I grew up with multiple fur babies and my love only grew deeper and deeper as years went by, When I noticed DogVacay/Rover was a way I could interact with other dogs, I knew I had to sign up, it was a dream come true! I love all types of fur babies, the more energetic the better. I also enjoy a dog who is laid back and enjoys being cuddled on the couch. A typical day at Paw Pals By Maria always starts and ends with a long walk/run incorporated with different games (fetch, frisbee etc..) along with behavioral activities and basic command training, just to ensure your fur baby gets the most out of their stay. Because I work from home, I can assure your fur baby will get the best care and one on one attention needed to make their stay enjoyable. If you have any questions feel free to ask, as I would like to believe I am an open book and if you don't have any questions definitely feel free to book a stay for your dog(s) and I'm positive they will appreciate you for it! As well, if you have a minute to spare, take a look at some of the photos that I have posted of a few dog stays to get a visual understanding of the great time your fur baby will have! ***Also just a friendly reminder while booking: Please make sure whatever time you are dropping your fur baby off you pick up either before or at the same time of pick up. If not, you must book an extra day. EX: 7am drop off your fur baby must be picked up by 7am on the day of pick up. Anything afterwards will be considered an additional day.*** Thank you for taking the time to read about Paw Pals By Maria!! Can't wait to meet you and your fur baby!! Xoxo. Have a Paw-some day!! 🐾 Flexible! Because I work from home your fur baby (ies) will never be left unattended and will receive all the love, cuddles and attention their little hearts desire!! 🐶 ❤ At Paw Pals By Maria we start our days bright and early with a brisk morning walk to allow our minds and body to activate throughout the day. We will follow the walk up with fetch/frisbee and basic training commands. We will relax, eat and then head to the nearby park (where there is a trail and a creek) that every fur baby loves! When we get back we would eat dinner, relax and enjoy the night cuddled on the couch watching our favorite cartoon animations!! And don't forget lots of treats throughout the day!!!

Qualifications

38 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
stars
100 ratings
Mackenzie D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 14, 2026

Marla is AMAZING! She will send you the cutest updates about your dog with tons of photos. She gave me such an in-depth description of what they did together. Goofy was in great hands and definitely helped us when we needed a place for him to stay. She was with him 24/7 so all of his needs were constantly met. Before the stay she answered all my questions and worries. Marla is so sweet and everyone should book with her!!

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Allyson F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 13, 2026

Maria is so great! Daisy has the best time there and I love how flexible she is and responsive. Daisy can’t wait to come back again!

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Samantha B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 08, 2026

We had a wonderful experience! Maria took such great care of our puppy and made us feel completely at ease while we were away. The photos and updates were the perfect balance…just enough to let us know our girl was happy, loved, and well cared for without overwhelming us. It was clear she genuinely cared about our puppy and treated her like one of her own. We would absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, reliable sitter! 🩷🐾

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Bryan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 06, 2026

Jojo loved her stay. Will use Maria again for sure.

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Kaylee G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 21, 2026

Maria was great and I would highly recommend her! She took great care of our dog, Ellie, made sure she got outside for walks several times a day, and was very communicative and flexible throughout the entire process. We loved receiving pictures and updates and were happy knowing Ellie was in great hands.

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Allyson F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 17, 2026

Daisy had another great stay!

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Schedule

Because I work at home it allows me to give 24/7 care and attention to each and every fur baby! 🐶 ❤️ Which allows more time for play, walks, rubs and of course, treats! 😊

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have doggy gates throughout my home, I also have a fenced in backyard for additional safety to ensure each fur baby can have a blast outdoors while also being secure. 🐶 ❤️

Pets

A typical day

I love to stimulate fur babies physically and mentally! We will take lots of walks, trips to the park, play lots of games/activities (fetch, frisbee) and explore all the new smells in the neighborhood.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Maria can host up to 5 pets per night
As I do not request proof of vaccination records, all fur babies need to be up-to-date on their shot records. Please also advise me if your fur baby has any allergies, behavioral temperments/aggressions, and/or social anxiety.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.