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Maria S.

Star Sitter

Spring Grove, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
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Maria S. 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.

Farm vacation for your dog

Pet care experience

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.

Reviews

Sheri D.
Dog Boarding • Jan 29, 2024
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Maria is seriously the best dog sitter. Always my first choice ( and Django’s too!).

Logan T.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 25, 2023
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Maria is awesome with our cats jinx and Loki! Every time we go out of town she has been the person who takes care of them and we always come home to happy, healthy, well fed and excited cats.

Sheri D.
Dog Boarding • Oct 22, 2023
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We are so glad to have found Maria! Always our first choice. Our dog Django starts to do his happy whine when we are about a block away - he’s so excited!

Logan T.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 26, 2022
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Maria is amazing, she is very responsive and she always sends Live Photos and videos of our cats. We’ve had her watch them several times now and have always come home to happy and healthy cats.

About Maria S.

Communication

30 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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.

Home

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

Information Maria S. would like to know about your pet

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.

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.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$40per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$40per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk

Maria can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

Maria can watch in your home

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

Availability

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.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 4 months ago
Maria can host up to 4 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Maria S.

Communication

30 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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.

Home

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

Information Maria S. would like to know about your pet

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.

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.

Location

Spring Grove, IL

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Maria S.

Star Sitter

Spring Grove, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews