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Maria W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Maria W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $35 per visit

Highlights

Maria has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
35 years of experience

Pet care experience

New to the area, want to walk your

I've taken care of dogs since the age of 7. Neighbors, friends and family have asked me to walk, bathe and love their pets. I treat all animals as if they were my own.

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
35 years of experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I will come walk your dog within your neighborhood. If you would like more walking or training, I would gladly accommodate your needs in the time allowed.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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34 ratings
Annie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • feb 02, 2026

Maria was a wonderful companion to Fiddlesticks! She was communicative during our trip, sending great photos and updates. This was our first trip away from Fiddle and we felt totally comfortable and safe leaving him in Maria’s care. She is knowledgeable about dogs, understands their needs, and continued our training during crucial puppy-development-time. We appreciate her so much and would book again!

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Jessica K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • dic 07, 2025

We had to book last minute travel due to a family emergency, and Maria was able to accommodate us on short notice. Communication was great, and she was flexible with our needs and updates. Our Maltese, Marley, doesn’t do well with other dogs, so boarding would have been extra stressful. We really appreciated being able to schedule three drop-in visits per day. Thanks for taking care of our fur babies while we were away!

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Meredith & Elliott S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • dic 02, 2025

Maria to the rescue!!

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Rebecca F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • ott 10, 2025

Super impressed by Maria! She went above and beyond to make sure our little rescue Ziggy had a great time, it wasn't just about the minimum meals and potty breaks. I actually think Ziggy was bored with me when I returned Haha! Now I have to step up the fun for my pup. Thank you Maria for being the Rover I've dreamed of.

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Meredith & Elliott S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • lug 11, 2025

Saved our bacon at the last minute with a walk, and very clearly knows exactly what she’s doing. Ever meet someone and you think “phew, they are an expert at this”? Yeah that’s her

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Aaron C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • apr 28, 2025

Maria did a fantastic job watching Oliver for the first time. He was clearly well cared for and happy when we returned. She also took great care of our home, leaving everything just as we left it. We would absolutely trust her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a responsible and thoughtful pet sitter.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I will be moving to Gig Harbor in 3 weeks. I wil be semi-retired and will have some free times in the mornings to walk your pets.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Maria can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
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.