Maria Scholte

$30/visit

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About

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 55 times

Serves Henrico, VA

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1 employee

13 years in business

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2021

2020

Services offered

Type of animal

Dog

Cat

Fish

Bird

Requested services

Giving food and water

Taking pet outside

Providing companionship

Changing litter or bedding

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My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

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

Excellent 4.9

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

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Joe A.

Oct 15, 2019

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My dog took an instant liking to Maria which was reassuring. Maria provided updates via text and took some pictures of my dog as well, which was a nice touch. Everything went smoothly and I would not hesitate to use Maria for dog sitting again.

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

Maria Scholte's reply

Thank you for the great review Joe! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need help in the future!

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Teresa S.

Dec 11, 2019

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Maria is super friendly, easy to work with and is very prompt with her communication. You can tell from first meeting her that she loves all animals and that she will be attentive to your pet child. She took this adorable photo of our kitty thanksgiving evening!

Details: Cat • 1 pet • Dispensing medication • Giving food and water • Providing companionship • Standard visit (60 minutes) • Once in total • My home, venue, etc.

Maria Scholte's reply

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Bruster is a true sweetheart and so easy to love! I look forward to helping with him in the future!

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FAQs

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.