About

Maria is the founder and owner of Four Seasons Pet Salon LLC. Dogs and cats have always been a big part of her life and she cannot imagine a world without our fur friends.

She is a 13 year U.S. Army/Army Reserves veteran who formerly worked in human resources management for global corporate companies. She left her corporate career in 2016 and shortly thereafter pursued a career working with pets and their humans. In 2021 she decided to expand her pet moving and concierge businesses, TLC Pet Movers LLC and South Tampa Pet Care, to include grooming and non-anesthetic teeth scaling for dogs. She wanted to make dogs look and feel their best with an opportunity for a closer checkup of the skin, coat and oral health.

In November 2022 Maria completed the 900 hour Professional Pet Grooming with Anesthetic Free Teeth Scaling at the Merryfield School Of Pet Grooming in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Pictured to the left with one of her five beloved fur babies, Jager the Dachshund, also know as Jiggidy and Jiggs. And below with one of her first clients from Tampa, Blackie, a talker and a lover.

What makes Maria different from other groomers?

Perhaps not different from some groomers, but her distinctive characteristic is being gentle and allowing every dog and cat to keep their dignity during the process. She grooms dogs and cats with TLC and in the time that they need.

What is unique about in-home grooming?

01 One dog at a time in the comfort of his or her home.In an environment that feels safe to them.

02 Professionally trained groomer using the correct and safest tools. The process on each dog is based on their coat, age, condition and temperament.

03 Dogs are not cage dried so extra care is taken to ensure that dog does not overheat, have forced air in their face which could lead to respiratory issues and/or anxiety and dogs are not over dried which could lead to skin or coat issues.

04 Convenience of in home service so humans don't need to drive to drop off or pick up. Save on fuel, time and luxury of not going out in the traffic, cold, rain or snow.

Mission Statment

To perform high quality services in the most proficient manner. To never exchange gentleness for speed, vanity for unnecessary discomfort.

For those dogs who have lost their trust in humans or caretakers, to slowly regain it through respect, patience and tenderness with each visit as we grow our relationship.

And foremost to enjoy the time that I spend with your very special four legged family member!