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Mariana Q.

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Wheaton, IL

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $18 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Reliable sitter for pets with needs

I've been around dogs my whole life and currently care for two of my own with ongoing health needs: one with hip dysplasia, who needs walks with breaks, physical therapy, and swimming sessions, and one with IBD, who needs a strict diet and daily medication. I'm comfortable giving medication, managing special diets, and following care instructions exactly as given. I also spent a year pet-sitting a neighbor's puppy and cat, including daily visits and boarding.

Qualifications

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

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I follow each pet's routine and instructions closely, whether that's medication, a specific diet, or a particular walking pace. I'm attentive to small changes in behavior or appetite, since I manage similar things with my own dogs at home. I send photo updates during visits so you always know how things went.

Ratings and reviews

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Gabriel V.
Sep 30, 2026

I am Mariana's husband, so I will admit up front that I am biased, but I am also privileged to see every day how she cares for animals. We have two small dogs, Cali, a Chihuahua, and Ramy, a Pomeranian, and Mariana loves each of them in her own special way. She notices everything about them. She knows when one of them isn't eating normally, keeps track of every vet appointment, and never skips a walk, even in bad weather. She is the one who taught me how to be patient, gentle, calm, and truly present with them. She always figures out what each dog needs to feel safe and happy. Her experience is not limited to our small dogs. For a long time, she looked after Piper, our old neighbors' high-energy labradoodle, and the two of them became so close that Mariana misses her to this day. She doesn't just watch pets; she truly bonds with them. Mariana is reliable, organized, and attentive. She listens 100% to each owner's specific instructions and follows them closely, whether it is feeding times, walking routines, or little details only you would know. When she commits to something, she follows through, and she keeps people updated without being asked, because she can't help taking pictures of dogs. If I needed someone to care for our dogs while we were away, she would be my first choice even if we weren't married. Your pet is in great hands.

Mayara G.
Sep 28, 2026

Mariana has taken care of my dog, Tutu, and I couldn’t recommend her more! She is very caring, attentive, and responsible. She takes him for walks, sends me photos and updates, and follows all the instructions I give her, including giving him his medication correctly. Most importantly, Mariana truly loves dogs and treats them with so much kindness and affection. And for me, the best sign is that Tutu absolutely loves her! I feel completely comfortable leaving him in her care and would definitely trust her with him again.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm a parent to a toddler and available every weekday morning, roughly 8:30am to 12pm, for visits and walks. Caring for pets is part of my daily rhythm already, so your pet gets my full attention during our time together, not a rushed in-between.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Mariana can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Please let me know ahead of time how your dog tends to react to new people, along with any needs I should be aware of — medication, diet, mobility, or anything else that helps me understand them better. What matters most to me is that your dog feels calm and cared for, without their routine being disrupted more than necessary, while making sure the visit is safe and comfortable for both of us. The more you can share beforehand, the more I can meet them exactly where they are.
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.