Maria’s Paws & Play

Care & Daily · Niddrie, VIC
New on BamChi Active this week
Sep 2026
on BamChi since

About Maria

I love animals with my whole heart, and it shows in how I care for pets. I've looked after my best friend's Persian cat many times while she traveled, learning to read her moods and routines so she stays calm and comfortable. I also have dog experience - while on vacation in Los Angeles, I cared for two golden retrievers at once, one around 30kg and the other 10kg. Their different energy levels taught me how to balance walks, play, and rest. What I bring: hands-on experience with cats and dogs of all sizes, patience with special routines, attention to behavior changes, and reliability. One more thing: I don't have a pet of my own, on purpose - I travel often and don't want an animal to face that instability. So all my care goes fully into the pets I look after. Choose me, and expect updates, photos, and the feeling you've left your pet with a friend.

Pet Walking

Credentials

3 years' experience
Declared
Speaks English
Declared
Declared by Maria’s Paws & Play unless marked confirmed. BamChi confirms police check status only.

Services

1h dog walk

New

A full hour dedicated to your dog's exercise, mental stimulation, and happiness. This includes a brisk walk suited to their energy level and pace, time to sniff and explore their surroundings, po...

$25 /hr
  • From 1 hr
  • Dogs and cats
  • They come to you
10% off your first booking 10% off a second pet 10% off for 2+ sessions a week 15% off for 3+ sessions a week 20% off for 4+ sessions a week

Your card is held, not charged. Maria’s Paws & Play has 48 hours to accept. The BamChi service fee (5%) is shown in your receipt before you pay.

Discounts Maria offers

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10% off your first booking
Taken off your first booking with Maria. Applied automatically at checkout.
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10% off a second pet
When you book more than one pet in the same booking.
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10% off for 2+ sessions a week
For recurring bookings, on every session at that frequency.
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15% off for 3+ sessions a week
For recurring bookings, on every session at that frequency.
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20% off for 4+ sessions a week
For recurring bookings, on every session at that frequency.

Pets Maria takes

Animals
DogsCats

Where and when

Travels to clients within 15 km of Niddrie
24 hours' notice for new bookings
Mon 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sun 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Times are Melbourne time.

Questions Maria has answered

What do you need to know about a pet before accepting a booking?

About the pet - Name, breed, age, weight, any health conditions, behavior and habits, feeding.

How much time will you actually spend with my pet each visit?

I don't rush visits - I stay as long as your pet actually needs. On average, that's around an hour per visit, but I always adjust based on what they need that day: a longer walk, extra playtime, more cuddles, or just more time to settle if they're anxious. My goal isn't to check a box 0 it's to make sure your pet feels genuinely cared for before I leave.

What happens if my pet gets sick or hurt while with you?

Your pet's safety always comes first. If I notice anything unusual, I'll assess the situation right away and contact your vet using the information you've provided. I'll also reach out to you immediately to keep you updated. In a true emergency, if I can't reach you, I'll take your pet to the nearest emergency clinic while continuing to try to contact you. I always ask for a signed authorization in advance so I can act quickly if needed, with your pet's safety as the priority.

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Cancellation policy

Flexible

While your request is waiting, cancelling is free — your card is only held. Once Maria’s Paws & Play accepts: Cancel up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund. Cancel inside 24 hours and 50% is refunded. If Maria’s Paws & Play cancels, you're always refunded in full.