Maria N.
Maria N.
Contact for Boarding
from $35 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Mature/experienced but have cats
I love taking care of animals and have a lot of experience doing so, including vet school for a year and a job doing animal care, and I have a PhD in biology. I have 3 cats so if you want me to take your dog into my home, your dog will have to be good with cats. I work at home, so I can spend a lot of time with your pet and give he/she lots of potty breaks if that is what they need. They will be treated as I treat my own pets. We currently don’t have a dog of our own so we have abundant love to give to Rover dogs. I am reliable and honest. I've gone through a background check with Rover, so I won't steal your stuff if you want me to take care of your dog in your own home. I will come out to your house free of charge before the arranged date to meet your animals (take care of cats too, fish, birds, whatever) and get instructions from you. I cannot stay overnight, due to my responsibilities at my own home, but I will come visit with your pet, feed, walk, cuddle and make sure your house is OK while you are gone. Fees are per visit for coming to your house, and I will take care of multiple pets for the same price. This may end up cheaper that someone who charges per pet.
Cat care experience
Maria also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Maria was amazing with our two pups! She is so kind and takes such great care of them..sending us photos, taking them on walks, and keeping us updated while we’re away. When our flight plans changed last minute, she was incredibly generous and let them stay an extra night at no charge. We feel completely comfortable leaving them with her and are already using her again this weekend. Highly recommend! ❤️ thank you maria!
Maria is amazing. She has a true love for animals and knowledge. Or little guy was is good hands and it was so nice not to worry. She will be our go to in the future.
Maria took care of my dog as if he were her own. Her communication was excellent. She’s a very nice person and my dog loves her too!
Nara and Bandit had a wonderful time at Maria’s house! They went on lots of walks, hung out with new dog friends, and got to relax. Would definitely recommend, thank you so much!
You can tell Maria truly cares about the pets in her care and goes the extra mile to provide the best experience for each of them. She asked questions I wouldn’t have thought to tell her to ensure our dog was happy and safe, including a description of the other pets that would be present during his stay. She also welcomed a meetup beforehand to make sure our dog was compatible with her own pets, and showed me her house and yard, which gave me peace of mind. During his stay, she provided daily walks and enrichment, and sent awesome daily updates with photos. Our dog is normally very nervous being away from us, but actually seemed disappointed to leave Maria’s house when we picked him up!
Maria did a wonderful job taking care of my dog. She took her on regular walks and sent me photos throughout the day, which really reassured me that my dog was happy, safe, and enjoying her time with her. The updates showed my dog relaxed, playful, and clearly comfortable in Maria’s care. It gave me real peace of mind while I was away. I’m grateful for her reliability and kindness. I highly recommend Maria to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy dog sitter.
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Schedule
I work at home on a computer so I’m home a lot and your pets will be well attended to and not left alone for hours.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I don’t currently do house sitting because of my responsibilities at my own house. I take care of clients like I do my own animals, treating them as family. I believe in lots of love, attention and exercise. Rover dogs will stay downstairs, so my cats can have the upstairs to themselves. We also have a pet gate on our porch, to prevent escapes.
A typical day
Here's where we'll take our walks: I usually walk dogs in the neighborhood near my house but occasionally take dogs to the hills nearby, Wedekind dog park, etc. Your dog's sleeping arrangement: Where ever he/she wishes downstairs. I keep clients downstairs with a barrier, so the cats have a break since some of them are very shy of new dogs. Time I'll spend with your dog Since I work at home (4-5 days a week), I will spend most of the day with your dog.