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Maria P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Maria P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dedicated and dependable caretaker!

Hi! I’m Maria, or Ria for short. I’m excited to meet and care for your furry friend! I've loved and cared for animals of all shapes and sizes my entire life—including dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits, crabs, fish, and farm animals. These days, my heart belongs to my sweet Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

Cat care experience

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Your cat's new best friend!

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

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I am very active, so I can provide your pet with plenty of walks and playtime! I am comfortable with both large and small animals.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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5 ratings
Janet S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 06, 2025

Wonderful sitter for Lucy! Ria was very communicative and sent lots of pictures

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Michelle M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 28, 2025

This is the second time I’ve had Maria take care of take care of my fur babies. She always does such a wonderful job with them. She is very caring with them and is very interactive with them. This time she spent the night in my home and she was very respectful of my home and space. Maria is very willing to send updates and pictures if asked. I will definitely be using her again.

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Michelle M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 22, 2025

Maria did an amazing job taking care of my cat when I was gone. She took the time to take pictures and send them to me. She played with her and gave her extra love. I will definitely be using Maria again!

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Michelle M.
Feb 25, 2025

I have had Maria look after my dog and cat on several occasions and she is the best. She loves animals so much and treated mine like they were her own. She took great care to understand their feeding schedules and special needs. She took the time to play with them and send me pictures so I knew they were happy and well cared for. I would definitely have her take care of my babies anytime.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I live in Kernersville and work in Winston-Salem. I work from home and in the office, so my schedule for playtime, walks, and feedings is flexible.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Maria can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Information about feeding schedule, medications, allergies, any behavioral issues, likes and dislikes, favorite toys, and how they typically interact with other animals and people would all be helpful.
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.