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Val H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Val H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $75 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
10 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Loves to play with all animals!

I have had a huge passion for animals my entire life! I am a positive reinforcement dog trainer, veterinary technician and volunteer/foster for the county shelter. I am also currently trained in pet cpr. From my experience at my job, I have become very comfortable handling all breeds with any type of temperament. Additionally, I am very confident with taking care of senior dogs and/or giving them their medications. I have a strong medical background and keen sense for detail. With my knowledge in dog behavior, I would be able to keep a relaxed and comfortable environment for your pup! Your fur baby is welcome in my home or I can house sit for you and am willing to spend the night, if requested. I am very responsible, trustworthy and love sending updates of your pets! I am very active and would love your pet's company on some morning walks/runs, or we can just hang out in the house, if that's what they prefer. I have two dogs that love other dogs! :) I usually do not work longer than 6 hours when I am pet sitting; your pet is my first priority when I'm off the clock. I have attended a dog body language, and a reactive dog seminar and am constantly expanding my knowledge about dogs and cats. I would love to learn anything about your animal and I can accommodate my energy to theirs!

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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5 ratings
Austin & Morgan O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 29, 2022

Val house set for our pups Gracie and Beau. She did such a great job and the pups loved here! Would 10/10 recommend her!

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Jennifer S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 28, 2018

Quick response time! We love the pictures at checkins! Val is great!

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Meagan G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 21, 2018

Val have several updates throughout the time that she was keeping my boys. She sent several pictures, including pictures showing them cuddled up with her, which means that they felt comfortable around her. I can tell by the way that they are acting today, that they enjoyed having her come stay with them a million times more than when I have boarded them in the past. So happy to be able to leave them at home, with someone who obviously took great care of them while I was gone. It allowed me to actually be able to enjoy my trip away from them.

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Jennifer S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 30, 2018

Thanks again Val for watching the kitties!

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Jennifer S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 13, 2018

Val did a great job!! It felt so great knowing she was taking care of the kiddos while we were out of town

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Sarah L.
Nov 16, 2017

Me and my fur babies couldn't be happier with working with Val. She is great with animals and it shows as my puppies took a liking to her right away. We went on vacation for a week and she kept us updated the whole time and even sent us a few pictures throughout the week. We will definitely be using her again the next time we go away as we feel we finally found someone we can trust. Thanks again Val!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a full time student so am home most of the day. I work 2, 10 hour shifts a week, but usually will request off, if given enough notice.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I treat pets like my own. With my experience I am always looking out for your pets to keep them as calm and comfortable as possible.

Pets

A typical day

I love going on long walks or even runs if you’re dog can handle it. I’m a huge fan of mental stimulation and love playing games to mentally and physically stimulate your pup or even cat!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Val can host up to 2 pets per night
I do not have any breed restrictions or preferences. A few things that I would like to know beforehand are just the basics such as how much and when they eat, where they sleep, vet information and if/where I can take them for a walk.
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.