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Maria

Reliable, dependable, and bilingual so you can travel with peace of mind

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My experience

10+ years

Over my lifetime, horticulture and animals have been 2 constants! I'm a homeowner of over 20 years with a large yard that comes with irrigation, a septic and a well for water. I have been a property manager for a community of 56 homes as

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  • Ellie

    goldendoodle

    Currently owns

  • Nero

    pomeranian

    Owned in past

Reviews (5)

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FLOR DE LIS

It was an absolute pleasure having Maria sit for us. She was very good with both our pets. Upon our return, we found our fpets happy and our house in good

  • dog
  • cat
Tequisquiapan, Mexico · 27 Oct - 14 Nov 2024
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Amelia

What an amazing pet sitter! In fact, if we were jealous people, we might be upset at how much Maria bonded with our dog. LOL! She asked all the right

  • dog
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico · 29 Sep - 18 Oct 2024
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Linda

Maria was our first Trusted House Sitter and she set a very high bar! She communicated with us before, during and after her stay. Since we had not used

  • dog
  • cat
Silverton, OR, US · 27 Aug - 01 Sep 2024
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susan

Maria was beyond outstanding!! She was genuinely animal loving and caring. I felt completely confident that my house and pets were in good company! She was

  • dog
  • cat
Hood River, OR, US · 20 Aug - 26 Aug 2024
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Anita

Maria was AMAZING. Our pups fell in love with her, and she made sure to take care of them as if they were her own pups. Maria kept us updated with photos

  • dog
Waldport, OR, US · 16 Jul - 29 Jul 2024

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Morgan

Maria looked after Morgan’s pets & home

Maria has helped me look after my dog on multiple occasions and is the only one I fully trust. She respects the boundaries you set with your pet in regards to food and activity. She has strong morals making her trustworthy and a joy to be around. Plus she is active and loves being outdoors!

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24 June 2024

About Maria

Thank you for checking out my profile! I am a non smoker and was raised on a family-owned wholesale nursery in Oregon, USA. I hold a degree in Speech Comm & Spanish, plus a TEFL teaching certificate. For over 30 years I have been with

Age48OccupationCaregiver and TeacherLives inMount Angel, United States
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National Criminal Records search has come back clear

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Why I want to house sit

Being in my current home for over 20 years has been absolutely safe and comfortable! I'd love to experience a new location on a deeper level than perhaps vacationing can provide. My children are exploring life and I'm inspired to do the

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