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.