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Patty V.

Hernando, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
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Services

Patty can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I can take your furbabies out in your fenced backyard so they can have play time, explore their surroundings and go for walks around the neighborhood at least twice a day.

Available
Not available
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About Patty V.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I'm retired and have lots of time to spend with your dogs and cats while you're away. I strictly do overnight pet sitting cause I enjoy getting to know my clients and their pets

Information Patty V. would like to know about your pet

I want to know everything you know about your pets so that I can keep them on their daily routine. so not to cause any anxiety or stress. I have had mostly small and medium size breed and mixed breed dogs. I love pugs, puggles and boxers. I can handle pretty much any kind of dogs big or small including cats. They will bark or hiss at me first in defending their owners and territory at a meet and greet but once they get use to me. Life is good! No aggressive breeds. If you treat a dog right it won't be. So with that said I do love Pits, Rotties, and American Bulldogs all the same too.

A typical day

I love taking them for walks, playing catch with dogs, also playing toys inside for both dogs and cats too. Give lots of TLC love, hugs, kisses and cuddle time. I love taking pictures and video of your fur babies to send to you while you’re away, because I know what it feels like when I'm away from my own fur kidos any length of time.

Location

Hernando, FL

Patty V.'s Neighborhood

YOU LEAVE ‘EM AND I’LL LOVE THEM!

Pet care experience

I've been taking care of dogs and cats since I can remember. It's hard to be it's been over 3 decades. I have a lot of love and passion, a kind and gentle heart for taking care of animals. The animals can sense it, know it, and trust and love me back. I can't explain it only to say it's a gift. During my lifetime, I've taking care of my parents boxers through the years, as well as having a few of my dogs and cats till it was time for them to pass over the Rainbow Bridge. I had a senior pug, named Precious (Wigglebutt). She was 2 weeks shy of making her 15th birthday when she passed over the rainbow bridge on April 23, 2020. And Jan 17, 2019, I lost my Puggles. She was a black and tan pug/beagle. Puggles, turn 9 yrs old on January 9 and passed away over the rainbow on January 17, 2019, and 5 rescue kitty cats between the ages of 3 and 6 years old have found new forever homes in the last couple of years since the profile was written in 2016+ A lot has changed. I I've rescued over 18 kittens/cats when owners moved and abandoned them. I found at least 11 fur-ever homes 3 years ago. Then 4 more cats found forever homes in 2017 cats found their forever home. I've also rescued a Golden retriever mix someone dumped in the woods end of my street, a senior Pug the owner didn't want anymore, and a couple more tiny kittens a feral momma cat brought to me from across the street. And kittens were found in a ditch in my neighborhood while walking my dogs. Also rescued a bunny from a neighbor's newborn allergic to it. And recently an English Bulldog that owners couldn't afford to care of and surrender to me to Pug Rescue of Florida. As of March 2017, I'm the owner and operator of PET SITTING BY PATTY. License, Insured, and Bonded by PET CARE INS. "Like" my Facebook at PetSittingByPatty.

Reviews

Karenda M.
House Sitting • Jul 22, 2025
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This was our first time using rover and we had such a great experience with Patty! Her communication was excellent. We really appreciated the adorable pictures she sent throughout the stay; it was so comforting to see our pets happy and well cared for. It gave us total peace of mind while we were away. We would absolutely book with her again- highly recommend!

Sallie B.
House Sitting • Sep 16, 2024
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Patty was amazing. She covered everything that is important — my dogs were happy to see us when we returned but not upset that we were gone, great communication and pictures throughout, and she took great care of not only our dogs but also our house. We are excited for a future relationship.

Debra B.
House Sitting • Sep 02, 2024
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Patty was wonderful as always! She is the best rover we’ve ever used!

Debra B.
House Sitting • Aug 25, 2024
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Patty is simply amazing! She communicates so well and sends the best pictures. My dog is well looked after and she even tidied up our house just because. She is so nice and is our favorite pet sitter by far!

About Patty V.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I'm retired and have lots of time to spend with your dogs and cats while you're away. I strictly do overnight pet sitting cause I enjoy getting to know my clients and their pets

Information Patty V. would like to know about your pet

I want to know everything you know about your pets so that I can keep them on their daily routine. so not to cause any anxiety or stress. I have had mostly small and medium size breed and mixed breed dogs. I love pugs, puggles and boxers. I can handle pretty much any kind of dogs big or small including cats. They will bark or hiss at me first in defending their owners and territory at a meet and greet but once they get use to me. Life is good! No aggressive breeds. If you treat a dog right it won't be. So with that said I do love Pits, Rotties, and American Bulldogs all the same too.

A typical day

I love taking them for walks, playing catch with dogs, also playing toys inside for both dogs and cats too. Give lots of TLC love, hugs, kisses and cuddle time. I love taking pictures and video of your fur babies to send to you while you’re away, because I know what it feels like when I'm away from my own fur kidos any length of time.

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Patty V.

Hernando, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews