Emily V.
Chantilly, VA
Services
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Emily can look after
Availability
I am currently available all days of the week for drop-ins, dog walking, and house sitting. My availability for busy holiday weekends operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is best to book as soon as possible to ensure your preferred time slots! 🏠 HOUSE SITTING NOTE: I provide dedicated overnight care so your pets enjoy a consistent evening and morning routine while your home remains fully secure. Please note that I do step out in blocks of up to 4 hours during the day to service my routine local clients and check on my own home. Your pets will still receive midday check-ins, walks, and potty breaks in addition to overnight care. This setup is a perfect match for pets who are comfortable with some independent time during the day! 🌿 Complimentary Home & Plant Care: As part of my premium house sitting service, I am meticulous about home security, including managing mail, rotating lights, and operating alarm systems. Additionally, as an experienced plant enthusiast, I am more than happy to provide watering and care for your houseplant collection and yard plants while you are away! 🕣 SHORT-NOTICE POLICY: I pride myself on being reliable and am happy to accommodate requests on short notice to ensure your pets are well cared for. Because these requests require me to adjust my schedule, a convenience fee applies to all bookings made with less than 24 hours notice.
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About Emily V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Why Choose Me? Uncompromising Safety: Your home and pets are treated with the utmost respect. I meticulously follow all your specific instructions to the letter, from medication schedules and allergy restrictions to securing locks and gates. Smart & Safe Exercise: I am highly proactive about avoiding the hot pavement during the summer heat! For dogs who love to stroll, I happily offer early morning or late evening walks when the temperatures are safe. During the peak heat of the day, we stick to engaging indoor playtime and quick, shaded backyard potty breaks. Constant Connection: I know how hard it is to leave your fur babies behind! Expect thorough visit summaries and plenty of cute photos straight to your phone so you always know exactly how much fun we are having.
Information Emily V. would like to know about your pet
To provide the highest level of care and maintain my strict safety standards, I love to have as much detail as possible before and during our meet-and-greet! Please feel free to share: - Health & Diet: Any food allergies, sensitive stomachs, or specific medication schedules. - Behaviors & Triggers: How they react to strangers, other dogs, loud noises, and whether they have any escape artist tendencies! - House Rules: Any boundaries (like staying off the furniture) or training cues you want me to reinforce while you are away. - Home Logistics: Any tricky locks, sensitive gate latches, or where you keep your preferred cleaning supplies in case of an accident.
A typical day
What to Expect During a Drop-In Visit: - Arrival & Security Check: I meticulously follow your entry instructions, ensuring all doors and gates are fully secured behind me. I always greet your pet with a calm, steady energy, which is absolutely essential for keeping puppies and high energy breeds settled. - Heat Safe Engagement: To avoid the hot pavement, we focus on tailored indoor enrichment, mental stimulation, and quick, shaded backyard potty breaks. For puppies, I prioritize consistent potty routines and happily reinforce the basic house rules and verbal cues they are currently learning. - Refresh & Sanitize: I wash and refresh water bowls, prepare meals or administer medications exactly to your specifications, and ensure your pet is relaxed and your home is perfectly pristine before I prepare to leave. - The Pupdate: Before I securely lock up, I’ll send you a highly detailed visit report along with plenty of great photos so you have total peace of mind while you're away!
Location
Chantilly, VA
Pets
Emily V. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter programme highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet owners to find the best care for their pets.
Protocol Driven Pet Care 🐾
Pet care experience
Hi there! I'm Emily and I can't wait to meet your furry family members! I know how important it is to find someone reliable who treats your pets like their own. Following an 8-year professional career as a public health and safety inspector, I have transitioned into providing premium pet care full time. I bring immaculate sanitation, escape prevention protocols, and expert attention to detail to every single visit. To provide you with total peace of mind, I am also fully covered by private commercial pet care insurance, making your pet’s health and safety my absolute highest priority 💕🐾 I’ve spent my entire life around animals of all shapes and sizes, a passion that started with my family’s decades long legacy of breeding and training Labrador Retrievers. Growing up in that environment gave me a deep, intuitive understanding of dog behavior and a special knack for working with puppies. Having also worked professionally in boarding kennels, I understand the language and temperaments of different breeds and the unique needs of animals while they are away from their families. I am an expert at reinforcing the structure and house rules you already have in place, ensuring your pet stays on the right track during our time together. To keep your pets safe from the intense summer heat, I specialize in premium, climate controlled drop-ins, dog walks, and cat care. Whether it’s tailored indoor enrichment, morning neighborhood strolls, shaded backyard potty breaks, or a cozy afternoon of belly rubs, I’m here to make sure your pet feels completely safe, loved, and entertained while you’re away ❤️
Cat care experience
Emily also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Emily has been awesome with my busy schedule! She has truly been a life saver
Great Communication, and quick responses!!! Very nice and easy to work with.
Emily was our first Rover that we used since we adopted our kitty. She was very easy to communicate with and responded quickly. She sent very cute pictures of our kitty as well as followed all directions we gave while we were gone. We would definitely use her again in the future!
Emily was fantastic! She had excellent communications, was extremely punctual and I was very comfortable with her taking care of Goober. Even better Goober absolutely loves her!!
About Emily V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Why Choose Me? Uncompromising Safety: Your home and pets are treated with the utmost respect. I meticulously follow all your specific instructions to the letter, from medication schedules and allergy restrictions to securing locks and gates. Smart & Safe Exercise: I am highly proactive about avoiding the hot pavement during the summer heat! For dogs who love to stroll, I happily offer early morning or late evening walks when the temperatures are safe. During the peak heat of the day, we stick to engaging indoor playtime and quick, shaded backyard potty breaks. Constant Connection: I know how hard it is to leave your fur babies behind! Expect thorough visit summaries and plenty of cute photos straight to your phone so you always know exactly how much fun we are having.
Information Emily V. would like to know about your pet
To provide the highest level of care and maintain my strict safety standards, I love to have as much detail as possible before and during our meet-and-greet! Please feel free to share: - Health & Diet: Any food allergies, sensitive stomachs, or specific medication schedules. - Behaviors & Triggers: How they react to strangers, other dogs, loud noises, and whether they have any escape artist tendencies! - House Rules: Any boundaries (like staying off the furniture) or training cues you want me to reinforce while you are away. - Home Logistics: Any tricky locks, sensitive gate latches, or where you keep your preferred cleaning supplies in case of an accident.
A typical day
What to Expect During a Drop-In Visit: - Arrival & Security Check: I meticulously follow your entry instructions, ensuring all doors and gates are fully secured behind me. I always greet your pet with a calm, steady energy, which is absolutely essential for keeping puppies and high energy breeds settled. - Heat Safe Engagement: To avoid the hot pavement, we focus on tailored indoor enrichment, mental stimulation, and quick, shaded backyard potty breaks. For puppies, I prioritize consistent potty routines and happily reinforce the basic house rules and verbal cues they are currently learning. - Refresh & Sanitize: I wash and refresh water bowls, prepare meals or administer medications exactly to your specifications, and ensure your pet is relaxed and your home is perfectly pristine before I prepare to leave. - The Pupdate: Before I securely lock up, I’ll send you a highly detailed visit report along with plenty of great photos so you have total peace of mind while you're away!
Emily V.
Chantilly, VA