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Maria R.

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Maria R.

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Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
8 years of experience

Pet care experience

Your pet's favorite new auntie 🐾

I’ve been a dog owner for years and genuinely love being around animals. I understand how important it is to have someone you can trust with your pets, especially when you’re away. I’m comfortable with feeding, walks, playtime, potty breaks, following routines, and giving lots of attention. I’ll treat your pets with the same patience, care, and affection I give my own. I’m also happy to send pictures and updates so you can feel comfortable while your pet is in my care. 🐾

Cat care experience

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Patient & caring cat companion 🐱

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

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
8 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I understand that every pet has their own personality, routine, and needs. I’ll follow your instructions carefully for feeding, walks, medications or special routines, and I’ll respect your home while I’m there. I’ll keep you updated with messages and photos so you can feel comfortable knowing your pet is safe and cared for.

Ratings and reviews

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Jimmie B.
Sep 08, 2026

Maria is the best, she is my lifelong friend and when I was away for work she would always watch my furry friend and keep him safe. She also has two well trained and adorable little pups.

Silvia B.
Sep 05, 2026

Maria Apolonia is an amazing pet sitter! She takes care of my four Yorkie Biewers, and I always feel completely at ease knowing they’re with her. She is responsible, caring, patient, and very attentive to each of their needs. She keeps me updated while I’m away, which gives me so much peace of mind. You can truly tell that she loves animals and treats them like her own. My dogs absolutely love her, and I couldn’t recommend her enough! 🐶❤️

Kevin C.
Sep 03, 2026

I have known Maria for over 10 years, and ever since I met her, she has always been surrounded by dogs. In fact, one of the reasons we became close was because of her first dog, Noa. Maria comes from a family where dogs are truly considered part of the family. Between her and her relatives, they have several dogs, and she has always treated them with love, patience, and genuine care. From everything I have seen over the years, Maria naturally connects with animals and truly enjoys caring for them. I would absolutely trust her to care for any pet.

Cristhy R.
Sep 02, 2026

I highly recommend Maria as a responsible, caring, and loving pet caregiver. I have known Maria for many years, including working with her at Forever 21, where she consistently demonstrated that she is organized, hardworking, responsible, and charismatic. While balancing two jobs to help pay for college, Maria also took care of her mother’s bosses’ pets because she genuinely enjoyed spending time with animals. She has also had the opportunity to care for two foster dogs, which she happily took on with patience and dedication. Maria has always shown a natural ability to connect with animals and a genuine interest in their well-being. She is attentive, dependable, and compassionate, and I would feel completely comfortable trusting her with any pet.

Bella Bellaneyra R.
Sep 02, 2026

Maria is absolutely wonderful! She walks and babysits my two baby Yorkies, and I couldn’t be happier with the care she gives them. She is reliable, caring, patient, and treats them like they’re her own. I always feel comfortable and at ease knowing my babies are in such good hands with her. They love spending time with Maria, which says everything! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and loving to care for their fur babies. 🐾❤️

Brenden F.
Sep 02, 2026

I’m in the military and so at least once or twice a year I get sent away for a couple weeks. I obviously can’t take my pets along with me, so anytime I get told I have to go I always contact Maria. She’s a super nice woman and always treats my 2 cats like they’re hers to the point I think they like her more than me, even tho for the rest of the year I’m the one taking care of them. But that shows how good she is since my cats don’t like anyone.

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Schedule

I have a rotating work schedule, but I know my availability in advance and will only accept bookings I can fully commit to. On my available days, I’m happy to provide walks, drop-in visits, playtime, feeding, and plenty of attention. I’ll always communicate clearly about my availability before accepting a booking.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Maria can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
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.