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Maribel C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients
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Maribel C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
18 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Pawsome Pet Boarding

Woof woof! Hi! I'm Maribel. I am a veteran PAWS Chicago foster parent as well as the family pet drop off center; I care for my siblings' fur babies when they go on vacation. I live in a blue collar working class neighborhood on the South West side of Chicago. There is a moderate yard that your pet can freely and safely roam around in. I live less that a mile from the local park and walk there often. It's great for doggy sniffing and exploring. I also like to take my boys and our guests to a variety of dog parks and forest preserves in and around the city. My boys and I enjoy the company of other cute critters. That helps us stay active and outdoors! Please consider booking a stay with us the next time you need sitter. You might enter as strangers but you'll leave as friends!

Cat care experience

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I'm the purr-fect kitty cuddler

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

Qualifications

18 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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47 ratings
Sam S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 09, 2026

Continues to be the best EVER as usual 💕

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Sam S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 22, 2026

Thanks again for taking care of our little goblin crew while we were out on a weekend short trip! Maribel is wonderful and very detailed as always with her recollection of adventures with the kitties 🐈‍⬛❤️

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Sam S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 03, 2026

Thanks again as always for taking wonderful care of our fur babies 💕🐾

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Sam S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 03, 2025

Maribel is reliable, trustworthy, and the person you want caring for your fur babies every time. She always gives personalized summaries of how her visits went and takes a personal interest in her bond with our minion crew. She is patient and kind and goes the extra mile to provide the best care ❤️

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Lily K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 29, 2024

Maribel was excellent. She was a great communicator, and was so patient with my pup. It was clear that he received plenty of activity and attention. I highly recommend her!

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Sam S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 23, 2024

As expected, Maribel took great care of our little furball 🐈‍⬛ Maribel is reliable, consistent, trustworthy, and punctual and it puts our mind at ease to know we can always count on her. Her short stories about her adventures with our Umbra are hysterical and we look forward to our next booking with her!

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Schedule

I work part time so I get to spend quality time with my boys and our pet guests. That means plenty of socialization, playtime and walks. Yay!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I always schedule meet and greets with pets and their parents to ensure that all pets get along and enjoy a stress free stay in our home. As your trusted sitter, setting your mind at ease is my goal. My schedule allows me to spend more time at home with my boys and our guests. I have safety gates and a large crate to provide safe, separate spaces if needed. I have pet cameras installed to check in on everyone when I'm not at home. There is 6 foot fenced in yard that your pets can freely and safely roam around in. I do not leave pets unattended while we are active in the yard.

Pets

A typical day

Guests receive plenty of stimulation and socialization both indoors and outdoors. I like to take my guests to a variety of parks and preserves to keep them active and avoid restlessness and boredom. I have tons of Kongs and puzzles for cold or rainy days and soothing Licky mats for anxious guests. After a day of adventure, I like to wind down with some quality couch and cuddle time! That's my favorite!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Maribel can host up to 2 pets per night
PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING: -All pets must be friendly with other dogs and cats; -I am not available to care for puppies; -All pets must be potty trained; -Dogs must be crate trained - no dogs with separation anxiety; -Dogs must be leash trained - no aggressive pulling or lunging; -Dogs must be able to respond to simple commands such as 'Come', 'Stay', 'Sit', 'Leave it/Drop it'; -No dogs that exhibit Resource Guarding/Food Aggression behavior; ** I DO NOT ACCEPT SAME DAY BOOKINGS**
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.