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Maria R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Maria R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Maria has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Your pet's new BFF

I love animals of all kinds! I am an avid walker and love to bring pets with me on my adventures around Brooklyn (long walks are my specialty but even short ones are fun with a furry companion)! I've been on Rover for 2 years now and have a lot of experience taking care of cats and dogs with a variety of needs, especially older and anxious pets. Before moving to Brooklyn, I was in Durham, NC for two years, where I pet sat and walked dozens of dogs (and even a cat!) for friends, neighbors, and grad students. I am open to learning and adapting to your needs for pet care! Your pet’s safety, health, and happiness are of utmost importance to me while they are in my care.

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I am attentive to the needs and preferences of the dogs and cats I care for, and am great at sticking to med schedules, going for walks in favorite parks, and anything else your pet needs! I try to be as respectful as possible of your home and keep things just as I left it.

Ratings and reviews

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57 ratings
Benny W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 17, 2026

Maria is amazing!!

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Abigail L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 11, 2026

Maria loves our guy, and vice versa! So glad he’s in such capable trusting hands; we’d be lost without Maria!

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Christopher S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 01, 2026

Maria is awesome! Really appreciated her house sitting for my little guy over the weekend. He was in great hands.

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Abigail L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 21, 2026

Maria is the best!!! She loves our buddy as much as we do 🩷🩷🩷 I know he’s in the best hands with her for both overnights as well as drop-ins and walks 😊

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April C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 23, 2026

Maria is great! She is responsive, reliable, and my dog absolutely adores her. My dog is very anxious but when Maria cares for her, she just relaxes and sleeps.

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Annie Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 20, 2026

Will use again! Clearly a huge dog lover and so easy to communicate with.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work weekdays 9am-5pm, so evenings (6pm-10pm) and weekends (Sat and Sun) work best for me. I am also available on most holidays. I also work from home on Mondays/Fridays so my schedule is more flexible on those days.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Maria can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Let me know how your pet responds to encounters with other pets--whether I should steer them away/cross the street or let them meet new friends.
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.