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Maria R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Maria R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Peace Love and Belly Rubs

Love love love animals. Being able to help families help take care of their loved ones as if they’re my own. Working with families to reinforce home rules while providing a fun and loving atmosphere. I know the basics of training and situations to be aware of when out in public with your baby. Ultimately the safety and well-being is most important.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have a very large fenced in yard for lots of playtime. I also have an in-ground pool for the dogs who love swimming…under a watchful eye. Building trust through play time and positive reinforcement.

Ratings and reviews

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6 ratings
Derek R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 05, 2026

Maria did a great job caring for my pet, and even got the mail and tidyed up! Would definitely recommend and hire her again.

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Jaime H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 25, 2025

The pups had a great time while we were gone visiting family and Maria house sat for us.

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Chelsea K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 12, 2025

Maria was so great with our three dogs while we were in NYC for the weekend. She stayed in our home with our dogs, and everything went extremely smoothly! Maria was very responsive to my texts to check in, and she left our home in perfect condition. Thank you again Maria!! 🙏🏻🗽

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Michael E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 01, 2025

Absolutely love how well she takes care of our fur babies. Our go-to sitter.

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Michael E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 19, 2025

Maria was very attentive to my big boy's anxiety and made my time away very enjoyable for him.

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kyle B.
Apr 11, 2025

Maria is a great host. She cares deeply for her animals, treats them as they are her own and pretty much spoils them. It was an outstanding experience.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a retired Air Force veteran. I’m home 24/7 unless helping with family and friends. I love taking dogs on car rides and walking. I also have a softness for our active duty folk's…would hate to see the bond between and owner and fur baby to be broken because of a deployment. (Deployment stays are under special circumstances).

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Maria can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I love taking care of and loving on your babies! Safety and love…lots of love. I would love to hear about all the dos and donts of loving your precious family member. Keeping up with the standards at home and your specific commands used will help with a smooth transition from home to home. But someday it’ll be like being spoiled at grandmas house 🫢. Dietary. Treats, and veterinary concerns will be asked of you. I will not give your baby anything with rawhide or foods known to cause dogs to be sick.
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.