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Maria S.

Astoria-Long Island City, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•38 reviews
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Friendly student for furry fun!

Pet care experience

I'm so excited to meet new pets. I understand that they are an essential part of any family and I am absolutely committed to making them a part of my life during their stay (and even after they're gone!). I have a very friendly beagle who will certainly get along with any pet. Both of us love furry company. About this sitter: I am a student at Hunter College studying philosophy, Ancient Greek/Latin, and German. I absolutely love animals and love caring for them. I have a dog of my own, Minerva, whom I have trained. In the past, I've worked as a dog sitter and dog walker. My schedule gives me plenty of flexibility to dog sit. I look forward to giving your dog a home away from home and hopefully becoming best friends. I spend tons of time with my dog and with neighbors' and friends' dogs while they work. I've walked dogs for over 3 years and have trained the dogs that I've walked. I have references available upon request. Why I love dog sitting I have been a dog lover as far back as I can remember. I had a dog for a few years growing up (a shi tzu named Coqui) and I now have a beagle mix named Minerva. Minerva actually lives with my friend but I take care of her every day. My experience administering medication I have had to give my dog medication in the past and am fairly comfortable doing it.

Reviews

Kara O.
House Sitting • Oct 03, 2016
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Both of our dogs love Maria and she is very responsive to all of our requests!

Joshua M.
Dog Boarding • Jun 01, 2016
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Maria was great! She stayed in our place and took care of Bruce. She sent us pictures and updates throughout her stay.

Nathaniel L.
Dog Walking • May 26, 2016
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Maria is awesome. Very responsive and our pup loves her!

Anna W.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 29, 2016
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Maria was absolutely fantastic! A great communicator, always made herself available, sent us updates on our three dogs that she did drop in sitting for us for a week and most importantly the dogs love her! Very reliable. Highly recommended!

About Maria S.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in under 12 hours
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Maria S. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know about any specific foods they can't eat and whether or not they get along well with other dogs. If they do, I would ask their owners for permission to take them to a local dog run. I don't have any breed preferences at all and love all dogs equally.

A typical day

Time I'll spend with your dog For as long as you need me to. I can spend the entire day with her or I can walk her and leave her back at your house.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Maria can watch in your home

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

About Maria S.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in under 12 hours
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Maria S. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know about any specific foods they can't eat and whether or not they get along well with other dogs. If they do, I would ask their owners for permission to take them to a local dog run. I don't have any breed preferences at all and love all dogs equally.

A typical day

Time I'll spend with your dog For as long as you need me to. I can spend the entire day with her or I can walk her and leave her back at your house.

Location

Astoria, NY

Maria S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Maria S.

Astoria-Long Island City, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
•38 reviews