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Val S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
150 repeat clients
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Val S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
150 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

24/7/365 pet care

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.

Qualifications

150 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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311 ratings
Jennifer B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 22, 2026

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.

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Pierre Daniel S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

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!

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Chris C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 17, 2026

Thank you, Val, for taking care of my babies. You make my life a lot easier.

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Sandy M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 04, 2026

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 :).

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Chris C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 03, 2026

Thank you Val for taking good care of my baby.

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Joanne E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 01, 2026

It was our first time with Val. As a dog mom, she put me at ease that Coco would be ok. Everything went great and we will be back. Thank you

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Schedule

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.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

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.

Pets

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

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
Val can host up to 6 pets per night
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.
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