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Valentina S.

San Jose, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Valentina can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Valentina can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am a early riser and have flexibility with my current job to check in on animals, have them stay with me, or stay in their environment since I work fully remote.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Valentina S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
91% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I take pride in treating others with respect and bringing a high level of attention to detail, cleanliness, and care with everything I do. Whether it’s walking, entertaining, or providing specialized care for your pets, I’m always willing to go above and beyond to meet your needs. If you require additional assistance beyond pet care, please let me know as I’m always happy to help.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Valentina S. would like to know about your pet

It's very important to me and encouraged to let me know anything important about your animals whether it's past medical concerns, special diets, conflicts between other animals that live in the household, where they like to sleep/hide, what their favorite toys are, and they're bonded in style. Never feel that you are sharing too much as I completely understand the importance of wanting the best for your fur babies!

A typical day

I always make sure that the animals feel comfortable with me while also encouraging the animals to take control of how they want to bond with me. Once the animals approve, I always make sure they have lots of love and attention since they miss their parents. It is important to me to know their daily habits and what they enjoy most so I can make sure they still have their daily routines incorporated during my care.

Location

San Jose, CA

Valentina S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Not your average pet sitter!

Pet care experience

From a young age, I developed a deep love for animals through rescuing cats and dogs in need alongside my mother. This passion grew into a successful grooming and boarding business that my mother has operated for 16 years, consistently earning a 5-star ratings on Yelp.

Cat care experience

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Goal: create a rescue cat sanctuary

Valentina also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Diane M.
House Sitting • Jun 21, 2026
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Valentina was the best. We were really concern because we had never let our 9 year cat alone at night since his sister died 3 years ago. He also is a special needs cat, on 2 meds and only can eat rabbit or duck prescription food. We met Valentina to make sure it was a good fit. It was!! Tony liked her at once! Fast forward, Valentina went out of her way to take special care of Tony. She kept me posted. And the best part , is he didn’t cry when I got home and he was fine during nite by self! It was wonderful knowing I can finally go away and our little furball will be just fine without us Thank you Valentina!

Aki N.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 03, 2026
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Valentina is an excellent dog sitter who gives great advice and very responsible. She even helped train our puppy as well. We were very fortunate to work with her.

Dana A.
Drop-In Visits • May 25, 2026
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Valentina took great care of my two senior cats while I was out of town. They were happy and well fed and cared for when I returned. She sent great updates with lots of pictures and I really appreciated that.

Fatima R.
House Sitting • Apr 17, 2026
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Valentina house-sat my cats for two weeks, and she was absolutely wonderful from the moment we met. She was responsive, attentive to my cats’ needs, and consistently communicative with me throughout the stay. I noticed that both of my cats were happier and more relaxed than they’ve been with any previous sitter. She also took great care of my seedlings, which were thriving when I returned, and my home was in even better condition than when I left it. I would gladly work with her again.

About Valentina S.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
91% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I take pride in treating others with respect and bringing a high level of attention to detail, cleanliness, and care with everything I do. Whether it’s walking, entertaining, or providing specialized care for your pets, I’m always willing to go above and beyond to meet your needs. If you require additional assistance beyond pet care, please let me know as I’m always happy to help.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Valentina S. would like to know about your pet

It's very important to me and encouraged to let me know anything important about your animals whether it's past medical concerns, special diets, conflicts between other animals that live in the household, where they like to sleep/hide, what their favorite toys are, and they're bonded in style. Never feel that you are sharing too much as I completely understand the importance of wanting the best for your fur babies!

A typical day

I always make sure that the animals feel comfortable with me while also encouraging the animals to take control of how they want to bond with me. Once the animals approve, I always make sure they have lots of love and attention since they miss their parents. It is important to me to know their daily habits and what they enjoy most so I can make sure they still have their daily routines incorporated during my care.

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Valentina S.

San Jose, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews