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Maria V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Maria V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $42 per night

Highlights

Maria has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Does your dog dislike other pets?

If your smaller non-shedding dog (up to 40 lbs) does not care for other pets, I'm your sitter! There are no other pets in my house, and I specialize in dogs who do not like other animals. I have owned and loved dogs my entire adult life. In retirement I've chosen not to own one, but I miss those little guys so much and would love to love on your precious pet.

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
stars
23 ratings
Alicia V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 27, 2026

Maria is great! She truly loves dogs and made sure Ollie was well cared for and got play and snuggles he’s used to 🙂

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Carl F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 16, 2026

My Jojo loved her stay with Maria today! I would recommend her to anyone and everyone. I appreciated all the timely communication- even before we arrived. Amazing service. Thank you so much!

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Tom W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 19, 2026

Maria took good care of Lucy under difficult circumstances. Weather was right after the blizzard and this was Lucy’s first time away. We would like to have another one day stay to get Lucy more accustomed to being with Maria. She has an excellent arrangement for this purpose. Please give Maria a $10.00 tip for her time With Lucy. Thank you.

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Kathleen R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 18, 2026

Maria took excellent care of Rudy. Rudy can be anxious in new situations, and Maria's calm demeanor and quiet home were just perfect for her. It put my mind at ease to know she was being so well taken care of.

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Michael A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 15, 2026

Maria did a great job with Mitzi. I could pretty much tell by Mitzi's behavior that she was pretty happy with.her stay at Maria's home

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Robert P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 10, 2025

Maria was great. Made Millie part of the family!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am retired and can fully care for your smaller (up to 40#), potty-trained, non-shedding dog. On weekends in the summer I may talk to you about your friend joining me at my camper.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I will provide care for your smaller non-shedding dog without other animals in my home. Perfect for those cuddlers who would rather not have competition for my attention!

A typical day

I will cuddle with your dog between playing with them, going on walks, and car rides if they enjoy that. My one-on-one attention with no other pets present will ease their stress about being away from you.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Maria can host up to 1 pet per night
Please inform me of any special circumstances your dog may need during the request process. This will ensure we are a good match for each other's companionship.
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.