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Maura P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients
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Maura P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
50 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Dogs are my life’s dedication

I have had dogs since I was born. Negrinho lived for 19 years, since then, I've always had dogs: mutt, poodle, mini pinscher, labrador etc. Last year I had two big losses: Luana was 15 years old and my king Dune was with me for almost 19 years. Right now I have three elderly dogs, each with their own age-related health problems (two have cancer and one has a neurological problem). I do everything I can for my animals, but I know that one day I will lose them, unfortunately that is life. Every animal has each own beauty. All are special and have a unique way of being, just like us humans. There are no limits in my actions to see them well, happy, and healthy. I don't think I will go wrong with food, medication and care, because there will certainly be a lot of love involved. I have a gift with dealing with elderly dogs, as well as sick animals. I calmly deal with medical crisis and do what it needs to be done for the sake of the animal’s safety and well-being. Love, this is the biggest recipe of all in this life and with them could not be different. I am available from Monday to Friday, but sometime I need to leave quickly, but with the certainty that my animals are in complete health and safety. I am flexible to fixed or long term schedules, but first I would like to talk to the client to know their real needs and expectations. I have a house with a fenced patio, where the dogs can play. In the winter they stay inside. Usually the animals stay with me inside or outside!

Qualifications

14 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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65 ratings
Eileen B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 29, 2025

Bristol appeared to be well cared for. we did not see Maura at the end of Bristol's stay. It was her first time at a dog sitter and it was a long one. Bristol had many dog friends to get to know. We thought we'd try having Bristol at someone's home instead of at a boarding kennel. We were learning also. We have no idea if everything went as we instructed. We assume it did. There was no actual way of evaluating.

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Karl K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 04, 2025

Maura was wonderful and she took incredible photos of my puppy!

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Richard P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 28, 2025

Maura sent frequent photos or videos of Skyler who looked contented and enjoying interactions with 3 or 4 other dogs. He appeared well cared for although he had eyelid problems on return. The vet said it was not something contagious caught from other dogs.

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Karen G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 16, 2025

Maura was fantastic! Sent pictures and videos daily. My dogs were very happy and well taken care of. We will definitely take our dogs to her again💕

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Jodi W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 04, 2025

Wonderful care of our dog- Maura sent pictures and kept us updated. Sunny had a great stay!

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Hazell V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 26, 2025

Excellent daycare! I can’t thank Maura and her husband for watching over our little guy all day. Received video and photo updates that put our mind at ease. Thank you and we will book when we are in town again. Thank you!!!

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Pets

A typical day

Basically walking and playing. I like to stay with them all time. In the summer we stay outside at the garden mostly time and the dogs may to run and play in the garden with me and the others dogs.

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Maura can host up to 8 pets per night
A short review about the dog, what he/she likes, habits, preferences, food, age, health etc. I prefere small/medium dogs (he or she) because I have two little dogs.
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.