Larissa & Valerie P.
Kennewick, WA
Services
Larissa & Valerie can host
Larissa & Valerie can care for
Availability
Boarding/day-care: Larissa and Valerie both work on the property full time and there is almost always someone home with the animals. Very occasionally, the dogs may be left for an hour or two, during which time they are crated or otherwise confined for their safety (inside or outside, depending on weather and the specific needs of the dogs). House-sitting: Larissa is available to stay with the animals almost all the time, barring the need to run a few errands. They will never be gone for more than an hour or two, and if your animals absolutely require 100% presence, that is open to discussion.
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About Larissa & Valerie P.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
Boarding/day-care: The dogs have free access to a large, grass back yard when weather permits and supervised access to the rest of the property, including daily pack-walks in our 1.5 acre pasture. There are horses and chickens on the property, and most dogs are not permitted in with them, nor will pet owners be held liable if a chicken comes over the fence and gets grabbed. There is one indoor cat, who usually does not interact with the dogs. There are approximately 10 barn cats, who know to avoid dogs, but we need to know if dogs are likely to chase cats, so we can control their movements. We use crates for feeding and sleeping (when necessary). Most of the time, the dogs are out and lounging about the house on a variety of sleeping surfaces. House-sitting: The owners and the animals dictate the routine, and it will be followed to the letter!
Home
Information Larissa & Valerie P. would like to know about your pet
We require a no-charge meet-and-greet with the pack before the first stay to ensure a good fit. For boarding/day-care, proof of vaccinations is also required. Any dog-specific issues will be discussed on a case by case basis. Please note: Pick up and drop off rates are for the Tri-Cities, Burbank and Benton City. Anything further will carry an extra fee.
A typical day
Boarding/day-care: Daily pack-walks in our big pasture, playing with toys, throwing balls, snuggling, just hanging out and sniffing interesting things while life on the farm continues. House-sitting: Similar activities to the above, including walks if needed.
Location
Kennewick, WA
Pets
Come hang with the pack!
Pet care experience
Larissa: They have spent their entire life caring for animals of many kinds, and have been pet-sitting for friends and family for almost 3 decades. They are the primary caregiver for the dogs when they are on Rover stays, and every dog gets specialized, individualized attention. They have handled dogs of all sizes and temperaments, and pride themself on being a calm and steady space for them to receive comfort when they are anxious at being away from their owners. For pet-sitting, Larissa is also available to care for large animals (especially horses) and birds, for an extra fee. Valerie: She has spent her entire life being obsessed with dogs, and has handled hundreds of dogs, of every type and temperament. She has almost 20 years of experience in dog rescue, having founded two successful non-profits in Tri-Cities, Washington (Mikey's Chance and HART). Now retired from full-time rescue, she still volunteers as a consultant, transport and foster home. When it comes to dogs, there is not much she hasn't seen or isn't able to deal with, and her support, knowledge and experience are vitally important to our Rover operation.
Cat care experience
Larissa & Valerie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Valarie and Lara are excellent. Minnie had some new experiences on their country farm. Because I received lots of pictures amd videos, I could see on Minnie's face she was comfortable and having fun. We will be back again.
My crew just loves going and spending time at the farm. They had a lot of good adventures this last weekend!
This is our first time with using Rover for pet sitting, as our normal sitters were on vacation with us. We chose to do the meet and greet first to make sure it would be a good fit for Oakley and we were happy with how that went. It was very nerve wracking to leave our "child" with someone we didn't know but felt good about the care she would receive. Valarie and Lari were very good with Oakley while we were away for a week. We received many photos and videos of Oakley enjoying her time with them and their pack. We will absolutely use them again. Thank you Valarie and Lari for taking such good care of our girl and putting our mind at ease while we were gone.
Larissa and Valerie’s place is so great for my dogs. Beautiful farm setting, access to the outdoors, and attentive caregivers who treat them like family. Great communication. Wouldn’t work for every dog because they have several dogs of their own as well, but they do a great job of screening and making sure it’s a good fit ahead of time. They clearly have extensive experience with dogs. Very glad to have found them.
About Larissa & Valerie P.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
Boarding/day-care: The dogs have free access to a large, grass back yard when weather permits and supervised access to the rest of the property, including daily pack-walks in our 1.5 acre pasture. There are horses and chickens on the property, and most dogs are not permitted in with them, nor will pet owners be held liable if a chicken comes over the fence and gets grabbed. There is one indoor cat, who usually does not interact with the dogs. There are approximately 10 barn cats, who know to avoid dogs, but we need to know if dogs are likely to chase cats, so we can control their movements. We use crates for feeding and sleeping (when necessary). Most of the time, the dogs are out and lounging about the house on a variety of sleeping surfaces. House-sitting: The owners and the animals dictate the routine, and it will be followed to the letter!
Home
Information Larissa & Valerie P. would like to know about your pet
We require a no-charge meet-and-greet with the pack before the first stay to ensure a good fit. For boarding/day-care, proof of vaccinations is also required. Any dog-specific issues will be discussed on a case by case basis. Please note: Pick up and drop off rates are for the Tri-Cities, Burbank and Benton City. Anything further will carry an extra fee.
A typical day
Boarding/day-care: Daily pack-walks in our big pasture, playing with toys, throwing balls, snuggling, just hanging out and sniffing interesting things while life on the farm continues. House-sitting: Similar activities to the above, including walks if needed.
Larissa & Valerie P.
Kennewick, WA