Maria P.
Maria P.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $15 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Former nurse, gentle walker
I’m a former pediatric lab nurse and a longtime pet owner, so I’m very comfortable with both kids and animals who need a little extra patience. I’m detail‑oriented, reliable, and I follow instructions carefully, which is especially helpful for pets with medical needs or specific routines. I’m also used to working with anxious or high‑energy dogs and I’m happy to go slow, give them space, and help them feel safe.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I have two big dogs of my own, including a large, reactive German shepherd, so I’m very used to handling strong, high‑energy pups. I focus on safety, clear routines, and giving nervous dogs extra space and time to feel comfortable.
Ratings and reviews
I have known Maria (Mia) for many years. I know how passionate she is about animals and how devoted she is with her many pets. Mia is a very caring and kind person. She is also very reliable, hardworking, and charming. She can work with people and animals of all ages and is very friendly. In her previous jobs, people would request Mia specifically to help them because she is someone they could trust and feel comfortable with. She is someone I could rely on to help me take care of my dog. Mia is very knowledgeable and is always willing to help with a smile.
Mia is exactly the kind of caretaker I'd want looking after my own pets. She shares our home with two dogs — a German Shepherd and a Shepherd-lab mix — and two cats, and all four of them are calmer and happier because of her. She walks both dogs regularly, and it shows in how they respond to her: they mind her without hesitation and clearly adore her. She's just as comfortable around other people's dogs — even ones that are usually anxious or reactive tend to settle down and listen to her within minutes. It's not luck; she pays attention to what each animal actually needs. If you're trusting someone with your pet, Mia is someone who will treat them like family
Mia took wonderful care of my dog, providing a safe, loving environment while I was away. She communicated clearly and was very reliable. I came back to a happy, relaxed pup and I’d trust her again without hesitation.
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Schedule
While my daughter is at school, I have a regular weekday window for walks and drop‑ins. I’m already out walking my own dogs most days, so adding a few Rover pets into that routine fits really naturally.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsMaria can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
