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Maria S.

SF, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Maria can care for

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

Availability

I work remotely and my schedule is very flexible, so I have plenty of time for your pets! I also love to go out for walks, ideally several times a day.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Maria S.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am very thoughtful about maintaining clients’ spaces. If you’re looking for a house sit, I am a considerate visitor who will keep your home neat and tidy.

Information Maria S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dogs has any special needs, medications, allergies, or favorite toys and activities. I like to stick to the dog's established routine as closely as possible, so please also let me know what times you typically walk and feed them.

A typical day

I long walks and exercise, especially first thing in the morning. I'm also very into training reinforcement and playtime, but I will cater my activities to the needs of your pet. If I'm housesitting for a senior dog, for example, we might spend more time playing or just hanging out at home.

Location

SF, CA

Maria S.'s Neighborhood

Calm, Reliable Sitter (Cats + Dogs)

Pet care experience

Hi, I’m Maria! I have over 30 years of experience caring for dogs and cats, and I focus on providing calm, consistent, attentive care tailored to each pet’s routine. I specialize in working with cats and well-adjusted dogs in home environments where routines are already established. I aim to keep things as familiar and low-stress as possible while you’re away. I work remotely, which allows me to be present and flexible throughout the day for walks, feeding, and check-ins. I’m also very respectful of clients’ homes and keep spaces clean and tidy during house sitting. I typically like to schedule a quick meet & greet before confirming bookings to make sure it’s a good fit for everyone. I’m a great fit for pets who are comfortable with a new sitter and have an established routine.

Cat care experience

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Experienced, organized cat-sitter

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

Reviews

Lucas W.
House Sitting • May 14, 2026
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Maria was awesome with my very energetic golden retriever puppy. She was super responsive and kind. Highly recommend!

Liisa S.
House Sitting • Apr 18, 2026
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Maria was great! She communicated very well, paid attention to all the instructions, and took such a good care of my little baby

Gretchen S.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 18, 2025
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Maria did such an amazing job taking care of my cat while I was away. She was super communicative and gave great updates and pictures, and gave my cat lots of pets and love--when we came home our cat was happy and in a great mood thanks to Maria's amazing care. Thank you again Maria!

Angelina H.
House Sitting • Sep 14, 2025
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Maria did a great job with our dog Sachi and cat Jax! They got comfortable with her and Sachi got some good walks in :) we definitely recommend!

About Maria S.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am very thoughtful about maintaining clients’ spaces. If you’re looking for a house sit, I am a considerate visitor who will keep your home neat and tidy.

Information Maria S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dogs has any special needs, medications, allergies, or favorite toys and activities. I like to stick to the dog's established routine as closely as possible, so please also let me know what times you typically walk and feed them.

A typical day

I long walks and exercise, especially first thing in the morning. I'm also very into training reinforcement and playtime, but I will cater my activities to the needs of your pet. If I'm housesitting for a senior dog, for example, we might spend more time playing or just hanging out at home.

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Maria S.

SF, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews