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Valerie C.

Marina del Rey, CA

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

Services

Valerie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Availability

I am currently working from home so I'll have plenty of time to play and cuddle with your pups! Regular potty breaks and play time is not a problem!

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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Valerie C.

Communication

57 repeat pet parents
100% 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
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large space with a safe enclosed patio. I live in a huge dog friendly apartment complex right by the beach! The complex also has a dog area!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Valerie C. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your baby has a special diet or medication that needs to be administered! I'm great a sneaking those pills in a piece of chicken or cheese!

A typical day

Summer is calling! My complex is huge so even staying safely within the grounds can be exciting! For those pups who need extra exercise, I'm just a few feet away from the beach!

Location

Marina del Rey, CA

Valerie C.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I provide cuddles and play time!!

Pet care experience

Hi, my name is Valerie!!! I am the proud mother of a 16 year old Chihuahua named Bruce! Bruce may be a cranky old man at times but he still loves house guests! Prior to covid I had my own successful dog walking/boarding business. Running Val's Pals was an absolute joy, and I'm thrilled to start it up again! I was also raised with dogs all my life. I even have experience with fostering dogs, in which I have been pretty successful finding loving homes!! I am extremely passionate about animals. I am responsible, reliable, trained in dog CPR, fantastic at giving medicine and I will always have my phone on me so you are free to check in as often as you would like. Your babies are safe with me!

Reviews

Abby K.
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026
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Our pup loves Valerie! He is so excited to see her and she is always so flexible and accommodating!

Chaka C.
Boarding • Jun 25, 2026
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Val is a dream sitter! My corgi Lychee and I are very loyal and had a longtime sitter we’d been going to for years until they moved too far away for us to continue seeing them :( I was so nervous about finding and trusting someone new to watch Lychee, and Val immediately put my mind at ease. She offered a pre-stay play date to help us all feel more comfortable then shared regular updates throughout the stay! Lychee came home healthy; happy and full of every—I can tell she had a great time! Highly highly recommend!

Natalie F.
Boarding • Jun 22, 2026
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Valerie is amazing!! She’s fast at responding and is makes you feel at ease. We dropped goose off and she made it really easy to leave for the weekend knowing he was in good hands. She sent us updates multiple times a day and gave him lots of love! He was a really happy boy at the end of the weekend! Thank you :)

Quinn H.
Boarding • May 25, 2026
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I knew my Figgy was in great hands from the moment I dropped her off with Valerie. Thank you, Valerie, for loving on my girl and giving me peace of mind while I was away!

About Valerie C.

Communication

57 repeat pet parents
100% 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
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large space with a safe enclosed patio. I live in a huge dog friendly apartment complex right by the beach! The complex also has a dog area!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Valerie C. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your baby has a special diet or medication that needs to be administered! I'm great a sneaking those pills in a piece of chicken or cheese!

A typical day

Summer is calling! My complex is huge so even staying safely within the grounds can be exciting! For those pups who need extra exercise, I'm just a few feet away from the beach!

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Valerie C.

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
139 reviews