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Maria & StuM

Maria & Stu

Caring Animal Lover | Walks, Cuddle & Care

Tewantin

Pawshake sitter since October 2025
<1 year of experience
Active in the Pawshake Community
1 recurring guest
1 time saved
Last active11 days ago
Usually respondswithin about 8 hours
Last contacted20 days ago
Last booked15 days ago

About Maria & Stu

Hello! We’re Maria and Stu, an Uruguayan–Australian couple based in beautiful Noosa who love caring for pets and looking after homes as if they were our own.

I’m Maria, a graduate architect with a background in sustainability, and I’ve loved animals and shared my life with pets since childhood. Together, Stu and I have completed over 20 successful house- and pet-sitting stays across Australia and internationally, and we’re very happy to share links and positive feedback from previous pet parents.

We enjoy both outdoor adventures and quiet time at home and genuinely love the company of animals. Whether it’s a peaceful walk, playtime, or simply keeping pets company, we find every moment rewarding.

We’re non-smokers, live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, and are often described as easy-going, reliable, organised, and tidy. We take pride in respecting homes, routines, and individual pet needs.

While Noosa is our home base, we’re also available for pet and house sitting while travelling and visiting other places. I will usually care for pets together with Stu, allowing us to be present, flexible, and consistent with care.

Stu is an Australian teacher, Surf Life Saver, Justice of the Peace, and SES volunteer, and I’m an architect (in Uruguay) with a Master’s degree in Sustainability who enjoys gardening and outdoor care.

If you’re looking for someone who will treat your pets and home with genuine care, we’d love to help — whether it’s daily walks, visits, or short-term stays. We’re always happy to chat or arrange a call if you’d like to get to know us better.

Warm regards,

Maria & Stu

Maria & Stu offers ...

At Maria & Stu's home

Maria & Stu currently does not offer any services at their home.

At your home

Dog Walking

An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walkfrom $25 /walk, $4 /additional pet

One home visit a day

Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your petfrom $20 /day

2x Home visit

Two drop-in visits for your petfrom $30 /day

House Sitting

A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your petfrom $50 /night
Maria & Stu can only travel 20 km from Tewantin.

Maria & Stu can accept

Puppies<1 year
Dog agesAll ages
Dog sizes0-45 kg
CatsAll kinds

Availability

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About Maria & Stu's home

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The residence

House
Medium outdoor area

What people say about Maria & Stu

Overall rating

5

More about Maria & Stu

I speak ...

English
Spanish

I have experience ...

<1 year of experience
... with rescue pets
... as volunteer with animal welfare
... with behavioural problems
I am familiar with dog training techniques
I can administer oral medications
I can offer constant supervision

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