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Val S.

Tacoma, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
312 reviews
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Services

Val can host

Cats
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

Availability

Taking care of your pet is what I do full time. If I have to run errands I will crate for short periods of time.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Val S.

Communication

145 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I’m just a home away from home. They have the run of the house and a big play yard. I have cameras inside and out so they can all be monitored.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Val S. would like to know about your pet

I need to know if they nip or bite and if they are safe to be around other people/animals. Have they been spayed/neutered? Do they know basic commands (sit/stay/come)? Are they destructive when left alone? Are they an escape artist? Will they eat anything unattended? The more I know about your pet the better quality of service I can provide.

A typical day

Your dog's sleeping arrangement: I crate overnight. Time I'll spend with your dog I am usually always home. Time I'll spend with your dog: Depends on what the dogs like to do. I have lot's of toys and a huge fenced yard. They usually just like to play with each other. Then we have couch potato time for the ones that are laid back. ABLE SERVICES Licensed • Insured • References Doing Business Since 2003 • Valerie Smith,Owner

Location

Tacoma, WA

Val S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

24/7/365 pet care

Pet care experience

Boarding - Day Stay - Extended Stay 1/2 acre secure fenced yard. Dogs and cats. All breeds, all sizes welcome. Specialized in senior and disabled care. Licensed - Insured Valerie Smith, Owner - Local Small Business since 2003 A portion of each stay will be donated to the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County. This is my full time business, not just a side job. My priority is your pets safety and happiness while you are away. I also provide daily pictures. Check out my many 5 star reviews then come do a meet and greet. We love making new friends! Only way to reach me is by text. I will not answer numbers I don;t know. I will usually return your text within minutes.

Reviews

Jennifer B.
Boarding • maj 22, 2026
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Val's place is wonderfully set up for dogs. My two had an excellent time at "camp" and were obviously well cared for and happy when I picked them up. I contacted Val less than a week before my trip, when one of my dogs had just been to the emergency vet and I needed a place for her that would be able to keep an eye on her full time while I was gone. Val was more than willing to take this on, and my dog continued to heal well in her care.

Pierre Daniel S.
Boarding • maj 18, 2026
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Val was amazing! She was willing to board my dog last minute and sent updates daily. North had a blast and I could tell from the pictures. We will be using her again in the future!

Chris C.
Boarding • maj 17, 2026
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Thank you, Val, for taking care of my babies. You make my life a lot easier.

Sandy M.
Boarding • maj 04, 2026
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Val sent photos and updates everyday. My older dog was well taken care of and wasn't even eager to leave when I picked him up :).

About Val S.

Communication

145 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I’m just a home away from home. They have the run of the house and a big play yard. I have cameras inside and out so they can all be monitored.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Val S. would like to know about your pet

I need to know if they nip or bite and if they are safe to be around other people/animals. Have they been spayed/neutered? Do they know basic commands (sit/stay/come)? Are they destructive when left alone? Are they an escape artist? Will they eat anything unattended? The more I know about your pet the better quality of service I can provide.

A typical day

Your dog's sleeping arrangement: I crate overnight. Time I'll spend with your dog I am usually always home. Time I'll spend with your dog: Depends on what the dogs like to do. I have lot's of toys and a huge fenced yard. They usually just like to play with each other. Then we have couch potato time for the ones that are laid back. ABLE SERVICES Licensed • Insured • References Doing Business Since 2003 • Valerie Smith,Owner

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Val S.

Tacoma, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
312 reviews