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Maria R.

Knoxville, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
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Services

Maria can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

This is presently my second job. I am available evenings and weekends for drop in visits , dog walking and house sitting/overnight stays. I am unavailable 8AM-12:00PM and 1PM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday. I am available for a drop in visit on my lunch breaks Monday-Friday if you live close enough!

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About Maria R.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will be happy to stay at the clients house but I do not watch pets in my own home. I have two cats of my own who enjoy their privacy.

Information Maria R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there are any behavioral issues. Is your pet good with other dogs , cats, people? Explain your pet’s personality. Is your pet an escape artist? Does your pet need medication , any special instructions? Any allergies? Make sure to give me emergency contact information and vet information for your pet.

A typical day

I will work with the dogs and cats individually depending on their personality. I play with dogs and cats with toys, walk dogs around to explore new smells or listen to dog or cat music on you tube to relax him or her. I also practice tricks and carry training treats along with me on walks. Let me know if you prefer me to use your treats instead. I provide my own bags for messes and I can provide you with a leash or harness for your dog if you use me regularly for your dog walking needs.

Location

Knoxville, TN

Maria R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I offer lots of ❤️ for Cats & Dogs!

Pet care experience

I will give your fur baby the attention he/she needs, send you updates and pics, and love your pet as if it were my own! I have cared after my friends’ and co-workers’ fur babies for the past 10 years and would love to care for your cat and dog children too! I have experience with both puppies and older dogs as well as cats. I have also watched rabbits and geckos. I have worked with a variety of dog breeds. I offer 30 min drop in visits, 60 min drop in visits , and 30 min dog walks all for a very reasonable price. I can also administer meds, if needed, for no additional cost. I am very flexible during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. If interested in my services, please message me for more details!

Reviews

Taylor S.
House Sitting • Oct 05, 2025
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Maria was AMAZING!! Truly the best experience we have ever had with a dog sitter. She’s so thoughtful and took SUCH good care of my dogs! Thank you, Maria!!

Kamden B.
Drop-In Visits • May 20, 2025
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Maria always takes care of our cat so well! Highly recommend her for your pet needs!

Allie H.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 29, 2024
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Maria is amazing!! She went above and beyond and did exactly what I asked her to do. She was very detailed while she was at my house and followed all my instructions perfectly. One thing that really stood out to me is that she told me that she cleaned my cats water bowl and filled it with fresh water. How sweet is that!! if I could leave more than five stars I would. I felt like my cat was very well taken care of and that helped me feel at ease while I was gone. Thank you for being so great Maria!!

Maddy F.
House Sitting • Nov 17, 2024
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Mia was so gentle and sweet with my old lady Nina. She was diligent with following all of the (perhaps copious) instructions I left, and I could tell on coming home that Nina was very well cared for and comfortable. I would highly recommend Mia to anyone with a senior dog needing some love and care ❤️

About Maria R.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will be happy to stay at the clients house but I do not watch pets in my own home. I have two cats of my own who enjoy their privacy.

Information Maria R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there are any behavioral issues. Is your pet good with other dogs , cats, people? Explain your pet’s personality. Is your pet an escape artist? Does your pet need medication , any special instructions? Any allergies? Make sure to give me emergency contact information and vet information for your pet.

A typical day

I will work with the dogs and cats individually depending on their personality. I play with dogs and cats with toys, walk dogs around to explore new smells or listen to dog or cat music on you tube to relax him or her. I also practice tricks and carry training treats along with me on walks. Let me know if you prefer me to use your treats instead. I provide my own bags for messes and I can provide you with a leash or harness for your dog if you use me regularly for your dog walking needs.

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Maria R.

Knoxville, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews