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	My son, Mark, gave me this card for Mother's Day when he was 7 years old. He knew years before I did, that I was destined to care for animals!  His card reads: Mom, nice, kind, loving, Wishes to run a SPCA Dreams of niceness to all the animals in the world Wants so see Mark swim good Who wonders who invented house cleaning Who fears snakes Who likes animals Who believes in kindness to animals Who loves me Who plans to save millions of animals My Mom Is The BEST MOM IN THE WORLD!
	Maya is truly a treasure and is without a doubt the BEST pet sitter around!! She has lovingly cared for our adult cats Tonto and Tessa since December 2011 and when Autumn the kitten joined the family in 2013 she too became a proud member of the Auntie Maya Fan Club :) We travel a lot and it is always comforting to know that our fur-kids are safe in Maya's loving hands, especially since our senior boy Tonto is diabetic and needs twice daily insulin injections as well as other special care. We completely trust Maya to follow the medication and food regimen that Tonto requires and know that she always provides all 3 kitties with an abundance of love and attention while we're gone. Maya's passion for animals is her heartfelt trademark and she cares for and spoils all of her furry charges like they were her own pets. In addition to being very reliable she is also skilled and observant - she knows our cats' personalities and normal behaviors well so is able to tell when something might be amiss and she keeps us updated on how they are doing. We wholeheartedly recommend Maya to anyone looking for an excellent, caring pet sitter - she certainly gets 2 thumbs and 3 paws up from our family! --Karen, Dallas, Tonto, Tessa and Autumn Ives
Jake, Zipper and Kaptin love their Aunt Maya. Maya has been sitting for us for about 4 years now. We started as a boxer family of two and with Maya’s help (lol) became a boxer family of three about a year ago. We love our kids and know that we can rely on Maya to take care of their every need. She is full of love. Another wonderful quality is that she truly is concerned with each and every one of their wellbeing. If she sees something out of the ordinary, for example a bump that she finds that was not there the time before, a spot that has appeared that was not there before, she makes sure you know about it so that you, as well as she, can watch it to make sure it doesn’t get worse. We wouldn’t trust anyone else to take care of our precious ones. We also have our cats, Choo Choo and Oreo, and of course the bunny, Donald Thump. She loves them all unconditionally. Thank you so much Maya. --Becky and Frank
"Maya Grijalva has been my pet sitter for several years. I have known Maya for approximately 7 years, having worked with her as a volunteer with Second Chance Pets. She is very dependable and does a great job taking care of my cats, Isis, Sprite, Kikki 1, Kikki2, Nikko and Gracie when I am on vacation. She is a very caring person and is always aware if the animals are showing signs of illness or other problems that may need prompt attention. I would recommend her highly." --Susan S.
"Maya has been caring for my pets for several years. Since I foster for a rescue organization my pet needs change frequently. Maya is always accommodating to the special needs in my home. She is very capable of handling all the medical requirements that arise including medication and fluid administration. I am confident that my pets are in skilled and attentive hands when I leave my home. Knowing this allows me peace of mind when I am not at home to care for my own pets. My pets are family members and Maya treats them with the love and exceptional care that we desire for our pets." --Kellie B .
"Maya is amazing with animals. Maya loves, knows and understand their needs. I have seen her work miracles with my cats Gandalf and Saki, and I have seen her with Bailey, a dog that she rescued and kept. Maya's love for any animal is endless and what makes her unique in taking care of animals that may need injections and other medicines, not just healthy pets. I have given Maya's information to friends who have used her over and over because their cats needed injections. If you are looking for someone to help you when you are there or when away, contact Maya. Maya is a person you can trust. If you want to hear more directly from me, you can contact me at 281-480-1032." --Nitsana Lazerus "If you have a cat, Maya is the person to know. She’s helped us out many times with problems we had with ours; her depth of knowledge is amazing. Before going to a vet, we’d call Maya. She also took care of our cats Gandalf and Saki whenever we went away; she was great with them! Maya truly loves animals and does her best to make their lives better. We once had a possum caught in our fence; Maya helped my wife remove it and took it to a refuge. My wife once found an injured bird and brought it to Maya; Maya took it to a bird sanctuary. She’s great with animals!" --Harry Steven Lazerus
"I cannot recommend Maya highly enough! A true testimonial for me is how much my rambunctious dogs LOVE Maya! I see a reaction from them when they see her like no other. Other than that, my biggest concern is the safety of my animals when I am not there and Maya makes sure they are safe and secure. She can handle Jesse, my 80lb Boxer on a walk with my other dog, Maya (unusual co-incidence) and that is no easy task. Maya goes above and beyond and I appreciate everything she does. Highly Recommeded!" --Donna T, Jesse and Maya, League City, TX
"I would highly recommend Maya for pet sitting. I have been using Maya for twice a week for about a year and have been very pleased with her service. She has always been reliable and communicates well if anything seems out of the ordinary. We feel very blessed that she walks and gives attention to our dog Tucker on the days we work long hours. We feel she is very trustworthy and would recommend her to anyone." --Lara H.
"We are VERY particular when it comes to who takes care of our precious kitties. We had heard that Maya was a wonderful pet sitter and she has proven to be every wonderful thing we had heard about her! She cares for our FIVE young kitties when we are out of town. We miss our fur-kids when we're gone and Maya gives us daily updates via text, often accompanied by photos! We really appreciate knowing they're happy and well! They are so comfortable around Maya and run right up to her for hugs when she enters our home. Maya is a dedicated animal advocate and rescuer. With her you can rest assured your pets are in the best, most loving hands when you cannot be there!" --Monica & Kory, Shiloh, Milo, Pearl, Ember and Lily
"Maya is a genuine animal lover. Whether animals in need or well kept, she is passionate about taking care of them and knows that they are our loved ones. She is dependable, can handle multiple-animal schedules and easy to work with." --Steve Y.
"Maya Grijalva has been our dog sitter for many years. We are delighted with her services! Maya is reliable, responsible, caring and Amy, our Springer Spaniel loves her. Maya leaves me notes about her visits every day and how our Amy is doing. It is obvious when we see her with Amy how much she loves animals. Maya goes above and beyond to see that Amy gets the best care possible. She walks Amy, plays with her, throws the ball for her, and gives her tender loving compassionate care. She always has us call her when we return to be sure we are home so Amy is never left without care. I highly recommend her services to anyone needing pet care." UPDATE 10/12/2015 - "Maya Grijalva has been our dog sitter for over three years. She has done a fabulous job of taking care of our precious Springer Spaniel, Amy. Amy loves her so much and Maya takes her for walks, plays ball with her, grooms her and gives her tender loving care. Maya is very responsible and leaves a log of when she visits to care for Amy as well as the time and what they do together. I can't imagine traveling without Maya coming to care for Amy." --Peggy H.
"Maya has been pet-sitting for me for years. She takes excellent care of my kitties when I leave town. I feel comfortable leaving them knowing that she will be looking after them. She keeps the house very neat and clean and spends a lot of time with the cats. She will even do "extras" like roll out the trash and water the plants. She will text pictures and updates which is very reassuring!" --Sara R.
"We never have to worry anymore when we go out of town. Maya cares for our 3 furry "babies", Kirby, Allie and Emme, like they're her own. She sends pictures, text messages etc. to let us know all is well. It's always a good sign when our dogs are looking out the window for her even though we've returned. They are truly sad to see her go. We are lucky to have Maya. She is reliable, kind, trustworthy, and goes above and beyond. She has quickly become a part of our family." --Carolyn Q.
"I have known Maya for many years. Before she started her business she will pet sit my pets and I could tell that pet sitting was her niche. When we leave town Maya takes care of our two dogs, 5 indoor cats, 3 feral cats in addition to our outside fish pond and our indoor fish tank. For many years she took care of our dog Rocky who had anxiety disorder and had thunderstorm phobia. If it was thundering and I was at work we will communicate and Maya will immediately get to my house to take care of Rocky so he will not destroy his surroundings and get hurt. She will also give Rocky all his medications and take him to our vet if needed. It was Maya who was with us and Rocky before he died. Currently we have two cats that require medication. She has no problem administering medications to any pets. I will highly recommend Maya to anyone." --Ileana S.
"We have known Maya since 2005 as a neighbor, a friend, and a fellow animal lover. As a friend, she has always been caring and thoughtful. Through the years, we have worked together in rescuing many cats and some dogs. Maya has always been very compassionate toward animals. She also has very much knowledge in taking care of cats and dogs. We have a high regard of her being a loving, diligent, and trustful professional pet sitter." --Lorie H. and Clifford R.
"We are so glad to have found Maya to take care of our dog, Shep, and three cats, Linus, Peanut and Buster. We can now go on vacations without any worries about our babies because we know Maya will be there for them no matter what. Our confidence in Maya comes simply from knowing that she truly loves animals. She comes to our house on schedule every day, not just to feed them and clean up after them, but to visit with them and love on them. Shep, our 80 pound mixed breed dog, is kind of a "problem child" and is a good example of Maya's special connection to animals. Shep has a fear of strangers and consequently can be inappropriately aggressive. When Maya first started taking care of him, we set up a "gated community" to make sure he couldn't do any harm. This didn't last long though. After a couple of vacation trips, Shep got comfortable with Maya, and before you know it, Maya was sending us selfies of her and Shep snuggling together on the couch with smiles on their faces. This is much more than we could hope for from an average pet sitter. Maya is not average, she is awesome." -- Laurie S. and Susie H.
"I can recommend Maya 100 %. She has been my Pet (Baby) Sitter for several years and takes care of me as well as all my fur family because she knows that I am OCD about them and she keeps me perfectly in touch with their well being with calls and pictures. She knows them all well, their personalities, likes and dislikes. I can leave them in her capable care and enjoy myself with no worries knowing that should an emergency arise she would take care of it or get them to Dr. Wardall. Everything on her website is true and I trust her explicitly. I don't leave home without her! Thanks Maya for your capable caring dependable ways. The Babes all love you too." --Jan L.
"Maya is AMAZING, both personally, and as a Pet Sitter. I had two older dogs (Scooter and Scobey), at the end one couldn’t see, or walk very well. Maya was truly magic with both of them, you could feel the love between them and Maya. Before Maya became my pet sitter, I always was so worried and anxious about leaving my guys, but felt so much better knowing that they were in her hands and heart. I miss my boys SO MUCH, but if I ever get another, the only person I would ever leave them with is Maya. She is wonderful, dependable, intelligent, and caring!!!!" --Nat & Lori C.
"If you want someone to care for your pets while you’re away, Maya is the one. She not only cares for them like they are hers, but does a better job than I do. Of course she feeds them, but she also plays with them, sends you pictures, and leaves a writeup on everything they did. It’s awesome as I have no worries concerning the gang (my pets) when I’m away. Maya could not be improved upon since she’s the best." --Marsha G.
"Our animals are important members of our family and very much loved. It is extremely important to us therefore to have someone that we can trust implicitly with our babies and give them the care and love they need and deserve when we are away. Maya has been a friend and pet sitter for many years now. Not only has Maya cared for our babies when we have had to be away from home, but has helped give subcutaneous fluids and injections to foster animals and our own babies when the need has arisen, graciously offering to come and help out. We trust Maya one thousand per cent to give the special care our cats require. As we love and respect all animal life, Maya happily helps feed the birds and squirrels too that have come to expect their daily peanuts and seeds. I know that when I leave Maya with my lists of instructions regarding special food needs, medications, insulin injections and more that she carries out all their needs to the last detail. I am so grateful to have Maya as their care giver and know that they are in such wonderful, responsible hands while we are away. Maya loves the animals genuinely and they know this and love her too." --Melanie B.
"If you need a pet sitter, Maya is absolutely the best in town! She not only walks and cuddles our babies; she even leaves us a “pet report” for each visit to tell us what happened while we were away. Every time we come home from a trip we can always tell our fur-kids were well cared for. Maya has been caring for our pets for over 2 years now, and during that time she has even been available to accommodate our last minute plans when we needed to go out of town. If you are in need of a reliable and trust worthy pet sitter, Maya is the one to call. Maya, you are the best! Thank you for taking such great care of our Molly & Yogi. As you know, I’m a nervous mom, but I feel much more relaxed while out of town when I know you're there. With Gratitude," --Taylor & Danny
"I love having Maya sit with my cats, Binkley and Prissy. She loves cats and they love her back! I am comfortable and secure leaving my "Babies" in her care." --Pat G.
"Maya has cared for our fur kids for a couple of years now. I can truly say that when we are away, we are not at all worried about our babies and know they will be very well taken care of. We have 5 cats and they love her just as much as she loves them! Everything is absolutely purrrrrrfect when we arrive home! I would highly recommend Maya and trust her to care for your fur kids. We do! Thanks Maya!" --Wanda in Clear Lake
"If you are looking for a new pet-sitter, we would like to offer our recommendation of Maya Grijalva. We were first introduced to her in 2009 through a mutual contact at Second Chance Pets, and for the subsequent four years we lived in Houston, we utilized Maya's services on multiple occasions. Each and every time we found her to be trustworthy, conscientious, and most importantly dedicated to the care of our dogs. We always enjoyed reading her notes from her visits to hear about what our pups were up to while we were gone, and she always went above and beyond the call of duty in ensuring our house and our pets were well taken care of and loved. Particularly as one of our dogs, Maple, grew older and sicker, we were always grateful that we could leave with the confidence that Maya was up to the challenge of providing the special care that Maple needed. We firmly believe that if you choose Maya as your new pet-sitter, you will not be disappointed. If you have any specific questions about our experience with Maya, we would be happy to answer them - please feel free to email us at Christine_md_smith@yahoo.com. Thank you, and have a great day!" --Christine and Kendall Smith
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