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Maria S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients
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Maria S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Farm vacation for your dog

Your dog(s) will be able to run around and go exploring on 2+ acres of my securely fenced yard or if they prefer to take long naps by the fireplace that can be arranged as well. Your dog's individual needs will come first. I work from home so I am able to monitor them all day/night long. I grew up with a variety of animals and I worked as a vet assistant for small and large animals in the past. Taking care of animals is my passion and I believe each animal senses that and immediately feels at home. I can watch your cat(s) or other exotics as well. Ideally, I would like to help others enjoy their time off knowing their pets are having a great time. If interested, we can set up a booking with a pet photographer.

Qualifications

30 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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91 ratings
Lisa B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 19, 2026

Maria is absolutely amazing! She always takes such incredible care of our girls and gives us complete peace of mind whenever we’re away. It’s clear how much she genuinely loves animals, and our dogs are always happy, loved, and well cared for in her hands. She keeps us updated, pays attention to every detail, and treats our girls as if they were her own. Knowing they’re safe, comfortable, and getting so much love makes it so much easier to be away from them. We are beyond grateful for Maria and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and dependable pet sitter. She is truly the best, and our girls adore her!

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Art N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 22, 2026

Purrrfect as usual

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Art N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 06, 2026

While my cats greeted me "enthusiastically" at the laundry room door, they kept looking towards the front door hoping that Maria would be coming. A great sitter.

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Art N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 02, 2026

A very nice, reliable cat sitter. When my cats here the key opening the front door, they run to see if it's Maria.

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Sheri D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 02, 2026

Maria is really the best - kind, communicative, and she pays attention to my dog’s behaviors and needs. I feel lucky to have found her!

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Art N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 10, 2025

Every visit is great, never worried to leave my cats in her care.

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Schedule

I have a variety of animals on our farm that need care throughout the day. The dogs love to "help out". We stay pretty busy everyday checking on the well being of our pets.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

My acreage is completely fenced in. The dogs are mainly in the backyard where I can watch them at all times when outside. Inside the dogs have access to all the main rooms. I have crates set up for dogs that like to use them. There are dog beds scattered throughout the first floor so dogs can chose where they want to hang out.

Pets

A typical day

Your dog will enjoy running around the farm checking on all the farm animals and chasing squirrels. There are 3 miles of trails through the equestrian subdivision.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Maria can host up to 4 pets per night
If you have a timid dog let me know so we can give him time and space to explore without feeling overwhelmed. If you have an older dog that is not very active please let me know so I can monitor that he/she does not overexert themselves.
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.