Maria T.
Maria T.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Doggone Dependable
I grew up surrounded by a menagerie of pets including birds and reptiles, and of course cats and dogs. Their comfort and security are my top priority. My main objective is to prevent unnecessary stress to any animal. I just moved to Arlington, VA for a job, so I am taking new clients. Note: For all dog walk requests, I require a meet and greet in person before accepting a booking request. *During the ongoing government shutdown I have opened up my availability.
Cat care experience
Maria also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I am very careful with any and every animal. I will lock all doors and ensure all gates are closed. I will ensure they have plenty of food and water and any other pet amenities (e.g. pee pads, litter boxes, etc.) are clean and easily accesible.
Ratings and reviews
Maria is an exceptional dog walker! She is incredibly attentive, kind, reliable, and trustworthy, and always takes wonderful care of Mr. Ziggy. Communication with her is always easy and pleasant, and it’s such a comfort knowing he’s in such loving and capable hands. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Maria is absolutely wonderful! She always takes exceptional care of Mr. Ziggy, and I know he is in loving, capable hands with her. She is kind, dependable, and a pleasure to work with. So grateful for her! Highly recommend!
Maria is truly THE BEST! My pup loves her so much. I don’t worry at all when I know Maria is taking care of her. 1000000/10.
Maria is THE best!! My pup is blind and I get very nervous leaving her. Maria took incredible care of her and really took the time to bond with her. She sent multiple daily status updates and the cutest pictures. My pup fell in love with her. Maria is the only sitter for us!!
Maria has been wonderful with my beagle, Ziggy. She is resourceful, responsible, reliable, and truly committed to his well-being. She consistently goes above and beyond, communicates well, and gives me complete peace of mind knowing Ziggy is in such caring hands. She has earned my complete trust, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to family and friends. We feel very fortunate to have found her!
Knox was in the best of hands!
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Schedule
I'm a recent graduate from Oregon State University. I got my master's degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Science. I moved to the DC area for a job with US Fish and Wildlife Service. I have every other Friday off so I can accommodate early and mid-day requests for those days.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsMaria can take up to 2 Drop-in Visits per day
- Let me know if your pet has any special needs, meds, or behaviors. I want to avoid any unnecessary stress caused by a change in routine. I do require meeting all dogs in person before accepting a booking request.
- These prices are for 1 dog.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
House Sittingin your home$50per nightNot accepting new customers.
Drop-In Visitsvisits in your home$27per visitDog Walkingin your neighborhood$25per walk
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.