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Phillip James & Maria L.

4.9 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients
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Phillip James & Maria L.

4.9 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Experienced pet care provider.

I have worked with animals since I was 14 years old when I began working in my fathers veterinary practice, doing treatments, shots, taking blood, and just walking the animals. For the past dozen years, we have watched, pets for neighbors, friends, and family. With nine adult children, there’s always a pet to take care of. We have been foster parents to mama dogs with Homeward Bound. We simply love animals.

Qualifications

21 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
52 ratings
Boarding • juil. 12, 2026

Phillip James & Maria L. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Sarah B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juil. 08, 2026

Great dog sitter. Handled an emergency with my dog with such care and knowledge. My dog loves Maria. We are so grateful.

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Aaron M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juil. 05, 2026

They took wonderful care of our little puppy even when a rough storm came in! We would definitely trust Phillip James and Maria with our puppy’s safety again.

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Desirae C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juil. 02, 2026

Maria and Phillip were fantastic! We have two large dogs and one with close care health issues. She was very communicative their entire stay and was very attentive to them both. We couldn’t ask for better people to watch them! They had a great time and will be using them again.

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Boarding • juin 28, 2026

Phillip James & Maria L. cancelled a booking 3 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Melissa B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juin 21, 2026

Parker had a great stay with Maria! She sent daily updates and several videos/pic of Parker having a great time while we were away. I really apprecitae the comunication and love shown to my boy! Thank you!

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Schedule

I am a retired professionals. I am available full-time day and night. I walk every day, so lots of exercise will be provided, if that’s what your pet likes.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

We have an acre property in a quiet subdivision. We do have a dog door that opens into a fenced backyard. We also have woods with walking trails and a mile long, hiking trail along the Yellowbreeches. We do allow pets on the furniture as well as in our bed, if your pet is comfortable with that. If your pet is more comfortable in their crate at night, that is fine with us as well. Your pet will get lots of exercise and multiple daily walks. If we are pet sitting in your home, we will abide by all your household rules and requests. It’s all about making your pet feel safe and comfortable while you are away.

Pets

A typical day

I love outside time. I go for walks in our neighborhood and on the hiking trail along the Yellow Breeches creek. We have a large park within walking distance and a nice dog park just a few minutes drive away. We also love to play fetch and interactive treat games.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Phillip James & Maria can host up to 8 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs that I need to be aware of. Are there any dog treat or food restrictions.
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.