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Maria P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Maria P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Vet Pro & Pet Lover, Fear-Free Care

I have 12 years in veterinary medicine and I am a Fear Free Certified Professional. I’ve volunteered with a rescue caring for dogs, cats, and rabbits, and I’ve fostered many cats. At home I love on two dogs, two rabbits, and a bird. Medication administration, gentle handling, and enrichment are second nature. Pets in my care are treated like family, with patience, safety, and lots of love.

Cat care experience

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Safe, Reliable, FearFreeCertified,

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

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Safety comes first with a calm, Fear Free approach. I follow your routines closely, use secure leashes, check gates and doors, and keep spaces tidy and stress free. I can give oral meds and topicals, reinforce basic training with positive rewards, and build in brain games and play for healthy engagement. I sanitize bowls, respect feeding instructions, and separate pets as needed for comfort.

Ratings and reviews

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29 ratings
Katherine N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 21, 2026

Maria did a wonderful job sitting for us. She went above and beyond each day making our kitty comfortable. She even did a couple other things we needed her to do. Looking forward to having her help us in the future.

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Sheila S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 15, 2026

She spent a lot of time with our cats and gave awesome updates. This allowed us to relax on our vacation knowing our furry girls were in good hands!

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Edwin R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 02, 2026

Maria was great from the moment we met. My smaller dog, Toby, is very picky when it comes to meeting people, but he loved her right away, which made me feel confident that I made the right decision. This was my first time leaving them behind and hiring a sitter, and Maria was amazing with communication—sending photos and updates and letting me know how they were doing. It allowed me to truly enjoy my vacation without any worries. I will definitely hire Maria again.

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Daren E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 10, 2026

Pip says she was an absolute blast! She took me for walks and played with me every day. She even but a sweater on me to keep me warm when it was cold. I would highly recommend her to other puppies out there. O yeah she was even nice to the cats but not everyone can be perfect.

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Chrissy G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 04, 2026

Maria was fantastic with our animals, she followed instructions, sent lots of pictures, and was a great communicator! We will definitely use her again in the future!

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Brenda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 03, 2026

I had such a great experience with Maria! She is incredibly friendly, kind, and clearly loves what she does. Her communication was excellent—she kept me updated and made sure I always knew how things were going. I felt completely comfortable trusting her with my baby and would absolutely book her again.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am an early riser thanks to my own crew, and I work from home, so I build my schedule around pet visits and walks. That flexibility means reliable mid-day drop-ins, morning or evening walks, and timely feedings. I have my own car for quick, on-time arrivals. You can expect consistent communication, cute photo updates, and a routine that keeps your pet happy and relaxed.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Maria can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Let me know of any special needs, known commands and preferences. If they have any nicknames or specific play time preferences! It totally depends on the pet and the parent :)
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.