Maritza J.
Maritza J.
Highlights
Pet care experience
🐾 Pawesome Pet Retreat 🏝️
Full-time Pet Caregiver with Pet-Sitter’s Insurance. The safety, health, overall happiness and best interest of your beloved pet are my top priorities! It’s not just pet care, it’s family care 🐶🐾♥️ I have a background working at an upscale pet hotel and experience caring for others' pets while working from home for over 10 years, but I have decided to dedicate myself to doing it 100% full-time (hence being newer to the site). I have experience caring for dogs of different ages, sizes, breeds, personalities, and temperaments. I've converted my home into a little pet retreat for your pups to have an experience they will keep wanting to return :). Working at the pet hotel was great since I was surrounded by many furry pals, and trust me I am grateful for having the opportunity to learn much more but it made me very sad seeing how your pet just became a number the moment they were checked in. If you want them to play or have extra potty breaks, those would be considered "add-ons" and would be charged extra and it would be on the company's schedule, not the pups. I was a night attendant so I would sneak into every room and give our guests extra love and comfort, but knowing if I got caught I'd be in trouble was very heartbreaking and frustrating. Now I strive to be the 1 in a million sitter who goes above and beyond for your pets, as I would want for my own. I am passionate about providing quality care for your pets in a home environment where your loved ones are most comfortable. Your furry friends will be provided with a comforting, fun, and safe environment tailored to their specific needs. I know I am not the only one who wants the absolute best for my pups, so I am here to give that care you are looking for, and more! A few points about myself: Reliable: I will be on time and follow your instructions. Trustworthy: I care for your fur babies as if they were my own ❤ Experienced: I have years of experience caring for dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds and temperaments in my own home and at a high-end pet hotel. Patient: I understand that dogs can have different personalities so will patient with your fur babies. I take things very slow for those pups that have high anxiety or do not like new things. I always foster positive reinforcement during their stays and will always make them feel comfortable. Communicative: I will keep you updated on your dog’s progress with pictures and videos and let you know if there are any concerns, or just let you know how much fun they’re having! Flexible: I understand the importance of following directions when it comes to feeding, medications and general care for your pets. I am always able to accommodate special requests. I also am very flexible with pick-up/drop-off times as long as there's proper communication made in advance.
Cat care experience
Maritza also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Maritza took such amazing care of our golden retriever puppy, Lucy! As first time puppy owners, leaving her was a little nerve wracking, but Maritza made us feel completely at ease from the start. She treated Lucy like she was her own, gave her so much love and attention, and kept us updated, which meant the world to us. When we picked Lucy up, she was happy, healthy, and clearly well cared for. It's obvious that Maritza truly loves dogs and has a natural gift for working with them. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and will absolutely trust her with Lucy again in the future. I highly recommend Maritza to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and trustworthy dog sitter!
Maritza is caring and very careful. She provides a safe, playful, and loving place for the dogs she chooses to stay with her. She makes sure the dogs are a good match for each other .
Maritza did a wonderful job communicating updates, and I felt confident that my pup was in a safe and nurturing environment. He had a blast making new friends and was definitely tuckered out at the end of the day — will definitely be returning!
Our pup had an amazing time with Maritza. Thank you for hosting Juni and being patient with her. We definitely will be bringing her back.
Our five month old puppy had an amazing 1st day at Daycare with Maritza and the rest of the doggies. Will be returning.
We had a wonderful experience with our dog sitter while we were out of town. They took excellent care of our dog, kept us updated with messages and photos, and gave us peace of mind knowing she was in good hands. Our dog was happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. We really appreciated their reliability, kindness, and attention to detail. We would absolutely trust them with our dog again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a caring and dependable pet sitter.
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Schedule
After working many years in the corporate world, I've decided to do what I do best and care for fur babies 100% of the time. This was the greatest decision I've made as I am much happier being surrounded by smiling grins, tapping paws, and wagging tails. This is what I was meant to do! Due to this, I am fully available to take care of your pups without interruptions! Playing, loving, petting, praising, feeding, training, treating, and cuddling is what my itinerary consists of 24/7. My schedule is extremely flexible and I’m happy to accommodate you and your furry companions as best as possible, however, to keep a structured schedule, my regular hours of daycare and preferred drop off and pick ups times are from 7am to 7 pm.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Your pets' safety and well-being are my utmost priority. In my clean and secure home, dogs are always supervised. I have multiple cameras around the home for added security. -I have 2 very friendly huskies that love to meet new pups and will keep them entertained. Meeko (9yrs/male/neutered) acts more like a big cat most of the time. He’s pretty much retired and just enjoys being around the pack. He loves his long naps and enjoys sunbathing while watching the others play from the sidelines. Layla (7yrs/female/spayed) is such a character. She can still act like a young pup and loves to play! They both are great at reading the energy of the incoming pup and will adjust their energy, which makes them great companions to any pup (calm/energetic/shy/big/small)! I will stick to your usual routines, rules, feedings, meds, and keep up with any training. My main goal is to ensure your pet is safe happy, healthy, and well cared for - for an stress-free stay! I have a dedicated Pet Room for extra added space which can be used for a private stay. The spacious room has its own private entrance for fur pals who need or prefer their own space, or for more play space on rainy days 🌧️🐾 Let's connect and see if I can be a good fit for your fur babies! Just looking around to find the right sitter? 👀 I’m happy to do a meet and greet with no obligation! 🐾
Pets
A typical day
Each day is filled with fun, friendship, and mental stimulation to ensure that dogs of all sizes, ages, and breeds are happy, entertained, and exercised. They will have good ole fun outside in the yard with social playtime with other friendly pups. There are many toys and activities to choose from. During the summer heat, we have a doggie pool where the pups can enjoy some splashing (with your permission). There's lots of shade and raised beds if they want to take a little break. Inside they have plenty of fun toys to play with and (with your permission) I offer treat puzzles, stuffed Kongs, lick mats, and other enrichment activities to keep them mentally engaged. *Depending on availability*, I'm happy to take your pups on a walk if they need additional exercise.