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Summer V.

4.9 out of 5 stars
27 repeat clients
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Summer V.

4.9 out of 5 stars
27 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $35 per visit

Highlights

Summer has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Experienced, Attentive, Trustworthy

Summer Viljoen is a trustworthy and attentive professional, dedicated to providing your pet with a relaxed, fun and safe experience! She has enjoyed working with a variety of pets for many years, holding an extra special place in her heart for rescues and elderly dogs. Summer worked with Caesar Milan and Towne Lake Animal Hospital facilitating in the recovery of her German Shepard/Lab rescue, Howie. Working one on one with Caesar was an inspiring experience, providing Summer with a wealth of knowledge in regards to canine behavior & acquiring calm, assertive pack leader skills. It also led her to explore a career around her love for dogs. Summer prides herself in helping your pet live the balanced & fulfilled life that you desire for them and that they deserve!

Qualifications

27 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I do my best to provide your pet with their familiar day to day home routine, making sure their needs are met as well as providing a happy & comfortable experience for them while your away.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
105 ratings
Lee P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 14, 2026

Our dogs love Summer and she takes great care of the house. She left a Mother's Day card for me with a hand drawn picture of our fur babies on it - love it! She does a wonderful job and we'll be having her stay with our dogs again.

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Stephanie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 16, 2026

Summer is always the best!! She has been caring for our fur babies for years.

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Lee P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 21, 2026

Summer was great! Our dogs love her and she took good care of the house. We plan to use her un the future.

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Jessie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 23, 2025

Summer is the absolute best every time!!!

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Natalia M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Nov 02, 2025

We met summer a couple of weeks ago and my dog Ara likes her a lot! Thank you for being so sweet to my girl 🐶🐾🐾

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Natalia M.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 27, 2025

We meet Summer for the first time at a park, we talked about Ara and her general care in order to book future visits and begin a relationship with a new Petsitter. Ara seemed to be comfortable with her and Summer was very sweet to my dog. We are looking forward to have Summer over for a visit at home soon. Thank you! 🐾🐾

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m a self employed artist which allows the flexibility needed to make my own schedule in regards to pet care. Providing care for animals brings me great joy!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Summer can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please make me aware of any special needs your dog or cat may have including medications, physical handicaps, special foods/eating times, illness, allergies etc. I also appreciate learning about specific personality traits that are unique to your pet such as heightened anxiety, non friendliness towards other dogs or children, things of that nature.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.