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Valerie C.

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
135 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
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

54 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

Alexandra D.
Boarding • avr. 22, 2026
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VALERIE IS AMAZING! She is so sweet and loved Kingston. My dog loves to cuddle and attention when I picked him up he was very happy and could tell he enjoyed his stay. She was very reliable and communicated sent pictures the whole time.

Angela R.
Boarding • avr. 20, 2026
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Val was great! I felt like my baby was safe and loved.

Daniel C.
Boarding • mars 23, 2026
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I highly recommend Valerie ! She was very attentive and provided a great home for my dog while away.

Shayan G.
Boarding • févr. 23, 2026
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Zara always has a blast with Valerie!!

About Valerie C.

Communication

54 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
135 reviews