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Maria R.

Star Sitter

New York, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•37 reviews
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Maria R. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Your fur-baby’s biggest fan! 💛

Pet care experience

One of the happiest moments of my life was getting to meet my aunt's eleven brown poodle puppies. Spending all day everyday with them, having them all sit in my lap and feeding them from the bottle (adorable pictures can be found in my gallery). I even got to name every single pup. As a Manhattan resident in my twenties, I am not yet in a place in my life to have the joy of owning pets but you can be certain I pet and give my full attention to every animal I meet (I have pulled over and stopped dates to pet a fluffy little one before). It will bring me so much joy to befriend your fur-baby! You just know they'll be showered with so much love and care because it's a mutual joy 💛 I am responsible, patient, and gentle, happy to learn all about your fur-baby’s needs and preferences! I grew up with both cats and dogs, taking care of them in every chapter of their journey. I have taken care of anxious kitties who endured mistreatment, disabled cats with injuries and mobility problems, as well as abandoned dogs and puppies from shelters. I have even helped a friend with an injured bunny she rescued from her garden. I truly love animals and find so much joy in the time spent with them.

Reviews

Michael & Juliana G.
House Sitting • Apr 11, 2024
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Maria was great, very communicative and easy to coordinate with! I felt confident with her at the apartment that the dogs were safe.

Brad M.
House Sitting • Apr 02, 2024
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Maria recently stayed at our apartment to pet sit our dog and 2 cats while we are away for a week. We love to travel, but always have trepidation because we worry about our pets. Maria immediately took that fear away. She was communicative, responsive and sent us lots of photos/videos daily showing our happy pets. Maria made us feel completely at ease knowing that she was handling everything like pro. Our pets (especially our dog, Tilly) bonded with her and knew that Maria was in charge while she stayed here. Our doorman even reported to us after returning that she saw Maria taking our dog out for walks daily and was in complete control. Last but not least, we returned to apartment which was spotless and our pets were all well adjusted. If you are looking for a responsible and caring person to look after your fur babies, I cannot recommend Maria enough - she is sweet, kind and will genuinely care for your pet. 5 stars all the way!!

Carrie J.
Dog Walking • Mar 21, 2024
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Maria is wonderful. She took great care of our little boy and sent photos so we could see how happy he was with her! Will definitely re-book!!

Candice M.
House Sitting • Mar 18, 2024
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Maria was an absolute dream of a sitter! She would send pics of every walk, a video everyday and was so sweet! I felt so at ease being away from Charlie knowing he was being so cared for and loved. Thank you Maria for everything! 💛

About Maria R.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
10% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I will treat your home with upmost respect and privacy, ensuring that it’s better than how I find it. Any specific training or special needs for a pet, I am flexible and willing to do!

Information Maria R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any special needs or preferences I need to accommodate and be aware of. I would love to know how they behave around other animals and children if I am taking them outside your home. As well as making sure their vaccinations are up to date and their vet information. I will be sure to remind you to provide me with this information.

A typical day

I love a long walk myself so I am happy to spend lots of time outside with my fluffy friend, giving them the opportunity to explore and enjoy the fresh air. I love to take them to a nearby dog park to give an opportunity to be around other doggos, if that is something the owner is into, of course. I love to play with dogs and puppies, allowing them to get exercise and use up their energy. When it comes to cats, I love to play with them. Even something as simple as tying a noisy piece of paper to a string can be so stimulating and fun for a kitty! If your pet is comfortable with physical touch, I would be delighted to snuggle with them and give them all the pets ?

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$100per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Maria can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

At this time, I am working for Rover full time but I cannot guarantee being with your pet 24/7 because I am also a working actor. Though this allows for my schedule to be open and flexible and most work I have to do for acting can be done remotely. If your pet needs someone with them 24/7 please let me know ahead of time so I can see if I can make it work with my schedule. I will do my best to accommodate you.

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Calendar last updated 14 days ago
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About Maria R.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
10% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I will treat your home with upmost respect and privacy, ensuring that it’s better than how I find it. Any specific training or special needs for a pet, I am flexible and willing to do!

Information Maria R. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any special needs or preferences I need to accommodate and be aware of. I would love to know how they behave around other animals and children if I am taking them outside your home. As well as making sure their vaccinations are up to date and their vet information. I will be sure to remind you to provide me with this information.

A typical day

I love a long walk myself so I am happy to spend lots of time outside with my fluffy friend, giving them the opportunity to explore and enjoy the fresh air. I love to take them to a nearby dog park to give an opportunity to be around other doggos, if that is something the owner is into, of course. I love to play with dogs and puppies, allowing them to get exercise and use up their energy. When it comes to cats, I love to play with them. Even something as simple as tying a noisy piece of paper to a string can be so stimulating and fun for a kitty! If your pet is comfortable with physical touch, I would be delighted to snuggle with them and give them all the pets ?

Location

New York, NY

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Maria R.

Star Sitter

New York, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•37 reviews