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Maria V. S.

Suffern, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
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Services

Maria V. can care for

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

Availability

Experienced, organized, and calm—even with a full pack. I’m reliable, attentive, and committed to making every dog and cat feel safe, happy, and cared for.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Maria V. S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
94% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
89% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

A good walk and loving attention go a long way—your pets will feel safe, calm, and cared for while you’re away. At my home will receive lots of love

Information Maria V. S. would like to know about your pet

Pet Care Check-In Questions • Are there any warning signs, triggers, or behaviors I should be aware of during walks or drop-in visits? • Where would you like waste bags to be disposed of? • Does your pet drink a specific type of water or from a particular bowl? Sponges available to wash the bowls? • Are treats allowed, and if so, do you have preferred treats? And are they allowed on furniture ?

A typical day

I engage pets with fetch, toy play, long walks, and visits to the nearest dog park. After playtime, I create a calm environment with relaxing music so they can nap, recharge, and be ready for more fun with the rest of the dogs. During walks, I allow plenty of sniff time so they can explore, decompress, and truly enjoy their outing.

Location

Suffern, NY

Maria V. S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I’ll love yours as I love mine.

Pet care experience

Pet care has been my life since age 10 🐾 Trusted for walks, feeding, bathing, companionship, and medication administration. Experienced with senior pets, special needs, and seizure management. Rescue parent to professionally trained dogs—your pet will be treated like family.

Cat care experience

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Cats Need Someone They Trust too

Maria V. also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Justin P.
Drop-In Visits • May 05, 2026
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Great sitter!! Was very patient with our scaredy cat, communicated with us every day, and took some fantastic photos so we could see he was doing well. Thanks, Maria!!

Annette A.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 18, 2026
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We went away from Mon-Friday and left our Riley with Maria! She was wonderful! We were so hesitant since it was our first time leaving her with anyone besides family but from start to finiSh it was a great experience! Maria gave us constant updates and sent so many pictures! We relaxed after day 2 knowing Riley was in good hands! We highly recommend Maria and will definitely be calling again! Annette

David S.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 17, 2026
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Was super helpful coming last minute and did a great job!

resamarie@live.com
Drop-In Visits • Feb 04, 2026
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Maria is wonderful with my Maltese puppy. She has taught him to sit and down. I always get a photo and video.

About Maria V. S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
94% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
89% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

A good walk and loving attention go a long way—your pets will feel safe, calm, and cared for while you’re away. At my home will receive lots of love

Information Maria V. S. would like to know about your pet

Pet Care Check-In Questions • Are there any warning signs, triggers, or behaviors I should be aware of during walks or drop-in visits? • Where would you like waste bags to be disposed of? • Does your pet drink a specific type of water or from a particular bowl? Sponges available to wash the bowls? • Are treats allowed, and if so, do you have preferred treats? And are they allowed on furniture ?

A typical day

I engage pets with fetch, toy play, long walks, and visits to the nearest dog park. After playtime, I create a calm environment with relaxing music so they can nap, recharge, and be ready for more fun with the rest of the dogs. During walks, I allow plenty of sniff time so they can explore, decompress, and truly enjoy their outing.

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Maria V. S.

Suffern, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews