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Maria M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients
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Maria M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $38 per night

Highlights

Maria has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Your babies are our day 🫶🏽

I have a background in the medical and paralegal field . We can accommodate any pup , any situation! I have had my own dog kennel for years . I’m very energetic & love animals & so does my son & family members who do this with me . I take them on walks and keep them entertained . Since i have experience whelping and with mommy dogs , i can take on any challenge . I can administer medication responsibly. Not all dogs get along with other dogs , i understand that . I have a nice insulated building with heat and ac for the dogs who really prefer their own space . It’s very nice & comfortable in there. But i do offer space in my home as well for free roam - lots of land && a great area . Plus a 6 ft tall fence. They gets lots of play time since I’m generally home. I Keep toys and supplies & cute fenced in areas for smaller pups as well to separate from big pups . Doggies are spoiled here, every pup gets one on one time . Plenty of space to run && play outside & in the very spacious open floor home . From big to little , they are welcome here . Experience with high anxiety pets and older dogs. Conditioned “puppy cave” in home as well for pups who like their own space but don’t want to be in the building . Prices can be discussed for multiples & long stays or in general if it is an emergency & unexpected , I’ll work with you . We put our time & care & money into what we do . This is not the only place that i promote my pet sitting business, but Rover is awesome ! Lots of experience & many references for months/weeks long stays . Can also offer grooming (mobile groomer who helps me out ) & training when needed . Our days are literally centered around the puppies we keep . They are our top priority- you will love the updates .

Cat care experience

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They are characters, we love them.

Maria also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

14 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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71 ratings
Alayna M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 15, 2026

Absolutely wonderful to our pup!

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Olivia H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 12, 2026

Maria was AMAZING. We were super nervous to leave our dogs because we’ve never left them before but we would absolutely leave them with her again. She sent updates everyday and we could tell our dogs were happy and well taken care of. Thank you so much Maria!

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Alexis M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 09, 2026

Great sitter! Constantly gave us updates and pictures of our dog. If she had a question regarding food or concern, she reached out and made sure to ask and let us know the situation. Would rebook with her in the future.

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Tony C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 06, 2026

Super attentive and was super professional! Would recommend to anyone. Meatball was taken care of as if he was family to them also. Thank you so much Maria!

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Bobby M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 22, 2026

Maria was awesome!!! This was our first time to leave our fur baby with her and she communicated excellently with updates and pictures. Maria is super nice. I felt very comfortable leaving our fur baby with her. I will definitely choose Maria again.

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Sidney K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 07, 2026

We had such a wonderful experience with Maria! She took amazing care of Daisy and Lily, and I couldn't have asked for a better sitter. She is incredibly communicative and always kept me updated, sending plenty of pictures throughout their stay. She was also very responsive whenever I had questions, which gave me total peace of mind. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone truly attentive and caring!

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Schedule

I have my own animals that i have to take out and keep entertained myself . So taking care of dogs is part of my daily routine. Plus I’m home most the time so the dogs are a main focus. Gives me a lot of bonding time with my son as well .

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Perfect yard . Can free roam with supervision on the acres or play in the 6ft tall fence. Nice dog building with great heating And air . But can also have them In the house . Welcome to check both spaces out . They will be let out often. And can keep dogs separated when they do not get along with other animals- i do not believe in putting 5-6 plus dogs in a playroom loose not knowing their personalities well yet - very small groups with regulars is completely ok but most pups need proper introductions before throwing them in a space with other unknown pets & an unknown new human watching- it can be very unpredictable even if your pup is super social . I keep supplies such as dog shampoo , dog treats, toys and other things that may be needed. They get lots of love and cuddles here. 6ft tall fence for the big babies . Space to run inside the home if weather is ugly.

A typical day

Depending on the age of the doggie - we play outside with other pups(NO BIG GROUPS that is a huge liability- pups can change behavior towards other pups in a different environment without their pet parent , it’s very important to watch this, one wrong bite can go a long way —proper introductions take time- once your pup is established as a regular , i will know their personality more & can put them to play with other pups that i know well ) or by themselves with human interaction like at home - such as fetch (ball machine is a hit) or just run around /take a walk in general . My yard is big and out in the country -‘option to free roam with supervision or be in the 6ft fence with supervision - lots of space to run. Also a big house so if the weather is ugly , they are allowed to play inside .

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Maria can host up to 7 pets per night
Semi schedule that you have them On for feedings and potty breaks. Any medications needed . Would like to know if they are nervous around other dogs . And also how often you would like updates. I take lots of pictures & don’t want to overwhelm any pet owners lol . Any anxiety or triggers .
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.