Maria Scholte

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Introduction: I am a pet lover with extensive experience in veterinary hospitals and with the ASPCA. I provide love, affection and care for your pets in your home or mine. I have experience with pets that are very young, elderly or difficult. You can rest assured that while you are away your pets and home are being cared for. I will also bring in your mail, water your plants, adjust your drapes and take out your trash! I offer complete customized service! I have extensive experience with pets that are very young, elderly or difficult pets as well. I absolutely love all animals and enjoy spending time with them on a daily basis. This is my dream job!

Overview

Hired 50 times

Serves Henrico, VA

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1 employee

11 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

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Tom F.

Aug 16, 2019

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Maria was fantastic. She sent us pics of the pups with every visit and took great care of them. She is now our go to for pet sitting.

Details: Dog • 2 pets • Taking pet outside • Short visit (30 minutes) • Three times a day • My home, venue, etc.

Maria Scholte's reply

Thank you for your amazing review Tom!

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Anna L.

Dec 7, 2020

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Maria is a great caretaker! She gives detailed notes of her time with the pets and sends lots of pictures. She makes sure each animal gets the care he or she needs, however specific it may be! I would definitely recommend her.

Details: Dog • 2 pets • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Providing exercise • Standard visit (60 minutes) • My home, venue, etc.

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Christopher M.

Sep 13, 2020

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Maria was great! She took great care of my kitty Sterling and I came home to one happy kitty. It was also really great getting pictures of him everyday to brighten the weekend while away. She fed him, changed the water out of his bowl daily, scooped the litter box, and had the used food bowls cleaned and dried for me when I got home. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter!

Details: Cat • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

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Scott M.

Jan 20, 2020

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Maria was quick to respond and was reliable. I will recommend her and use her for future pet sitting needs!

Details: Dog • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Short visit (30 minutes) • Once a day • My home, venue, etc.

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Sharon F.

Dec 31, 2019

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Maria has been a pleasure to work with. It’s obvious she loves pets and wants to help! She made a complimentary visit to our home for a meet-and-greet with us and the pets. She was warm and friendly, and didn’t rush through the visit. She’s been here a few times now to see pets when we’re away. She communicates quickly and effectively, and takes extra care with pets making sure they have water, snacks and activity. She sends lots of pictures! I recommend Maria for reliable, thorough pet care!

Details: Dog • 2 pets • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Short visit (30 minutes) • Once a day • My home, venue, etc.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I am priced competitively and my prices are very reasonable.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I start with an initial consultation with the pet parent to gather information and to specify the needs and dates of services requested.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Previously worked at the SPCA as well as several veterinary clinics Chesterfield County. Have been pet sitting for over 9 years now.