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Valerie C.

4.9 out of 5 stars
31 repeat clients
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Valerie C.

4.9 out of 5 stars
31 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $80 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Senior & Special Needs Specialist

Who do you trust to care for your Best Friend when you can't be there? I am a professional who works from home and loves furry and feathered friends. As a registered nurse, I am qualified to care for your special needs or senior pet. I enjoy learning about animal behavior and body language and strive to be a respectful companion to all animals I encounter. In addition to dog and cat experience, I have experience with and am confident in caring for chickens, ducks, rabbits, small caged birds and Guinea pigs.

Qualifications

31 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
53 ratings
Kimberley B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • aug. 08, 2025

Valerie did an awesome job for us. It was such peace of mind knowing she would come do check ins for Lucy and our chickens. She was prompt and thorough. She took the time to send photos and notes about her visits. Highly recommend!

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Laura D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • jul. 28, 2025

Valerie was very detailed and professional. She took care of our two cats when our friends weren’t able to stop by. She was flexible to my requests and made sure she asked all the right questions. I really appreciate how communicative she is.

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Amber M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mei 26, 2025

We will definitely book Valerie again. She was way to connect with, responsive and thorough. Valerie took great care of our kitty and home.

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Dan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • dec. 29, 2024

Valerie is very responsive, and Kane always has a good time.

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Dan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • jul. 07, 2024

My dog Kane always has a good time, highly recommend Valerie.

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Dan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • okt. 24, 2023

Kane had a great time, highly recommend Valerie!

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Schedule

I would consider it a privilege to care for your Best Friend when you cannot. I work from home and have the flexibility to maintain most animals’ schedules. .

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I prioritize safety, whether boarding, walking, or caring for pets in your home. I maintain a schedule that ensures I can provide individual attention to every pet in my care. Canine clients must provide proof of vaccination. Additional fees may apply for walking intact dogs and/or dogs over 75 pounds.

Pets

A typical day

*Photo updates to pet parents. *Individual attention: snuggle time, play time, or both. *Your pet’s usual feeding routine, including medications & supplements. *Environmental scanning for safety or hygiene concerns, which are corrected immediately.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Valerie can host up to 2 pets per night
Send me a message. I’d love to learn more about your Best Friend and how I can help during those times that you can’t be there.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.