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Maurica J.

4.9 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients
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Maurica J.

4.9 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

The friend everyone gets to pet sit

I have loved animals my entire life. I'm typically the person friends ask to watch their animals - dogs and cats alike - as I am comfortable with both. I volunteered at a cat shelter for 2 years and have leash trained and worked with dogs on commands/discipline for the last 3-4 years on and off with friend/family pets. I genuinely love dogs and would like to channel that energy into taking care of other people's dogs - the benefits of dog ownership, without actually owning a dog!

Qualifications

17 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I will care for your pet as if they are my own. That's the least we can ask for when we invite people into our homes to care for our fur babies. Rest assured, your fur baby will be like my fur baby!

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
34 ratings
Lisa T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 04, 2024

We’ve now had Maurica visit our cats on two separate occasions and she’s awesome! She treats our cats just as we would if we were there and is always great to send photos and respond to messages. She leaves our home much neater than our last sitter did and has been very trustworthy with our house keys. Definitely keeping her on our contact list!

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Sarah D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 02, 2024

Maurica took excellent care of our baby, and our house. We appreciated her videos and updates. Plus, our Ava adores Maurica!!

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Michael G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 29, 2024

Maurica was so nice and communicative the whole time. She went above and beyond for Addie and we felt very comfortable with her

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Cheryl P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 13, 2024

Maurica went above and beyond to take care of my two cats for an entire week! One of my cats has health issues and the other has major anxiety and Maurica did an amazing job tending to both of them. She provides lots of updates, videos and photos. I’m so happy to have found a great pet sitter!

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Shannon M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 13, 2024

I can’t thank Maurica enough for taking care of my two cats while I was away! From the moment I met her, I knew my fur babies were in great hands. She was attentive, kind, and went above and beyond to ensure they felt comfortable and loved. Maurica provided daily updates and even shared cute photos, which made my time away so much easier. I wholeheartedly recommend Maurica to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter. I’m already looking forward to booking her again for my next trip!

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Abigail N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 22, 2024

Maurica was consistent and dependable, as well as friendly and attentive. My dogs struggle with strangers, and Maurica did a great job greeting them when we met up before the booking. I love the daily pictures and updates!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work full time in this area, so I can fit in house visits and dog walking near the Promenade in Scottsdale. I prefer to book pet sitting in this area as well. I live in North Phoenix by Happy Valley.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Maurica can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I have no breed preferences as long as initial meetings go well with the dog. The main things I would like to know about a dog are how well they have been socialized (are they good with other dogs), have they had any other dogs be aggresive toward them, and do they have any food aggression or known triggers.. Also if you'd like me to work on commands, just show me what to work on and I can reinforce training.
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.