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Valerie D.

Bellingham, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
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Loving Sudden Valley Pet Sitter

Pet care experience

My name is Valerie and I am a pet lover! I'm a local educator so I work school hours and am home evenings, weekends and holidays. I’m here to help you with your pet sitting needs any day of the week including doggy daycare, dog boarding, house sitting, drop ins, and dog walking! I'm an avid hiker and outdoors person so I would love to take your dog for a walk, a hike, or a run! I have one love-able English bulldog of my own who is friendly and energetic and loves to make new friends! I live in home in Sudden Valley close to Lookout Mountain and ton of trails! Your pets will be loved and cared for while they are with me. If you want someone who will take care of your pets like you would, I am the dog sitter for you! My morning routine involves making coffee, taking my pets out for a morning walk, and then spending the day cuddling, or going for a hike. We go for an evening walk as well before bedtime. I love meeting new dogs and getting to know each one for the unique companion they are!~ I give frequent toileting breaks, feed pets per their owners' requests, take them out for walks at least 2x per day, and bring them with me on runs and hikes (with owner permission).

Reviews

Lacey P.
House Sitting • Apr 03, 2023
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Val was great with our Basset Hounds. Very attentive and communicative. I trust her with my babies and will book again!

Steve L.
House Sitting • Nov 22, 2022
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Valeria was awesome! We had a great meet-n-greet and knew from the start, she would take wonderful care of our pups. We received messages and pictures every day and she responded to any and all questions we had. She also checked on our chickens and made sure they had plenty of feed and water. When we got home, we found the pups happy and healthy! What more could you ask for? We highly recommend Valerie and will ask her to watch our pups again for our next trip.

Lauren C.
House Sitting • Oct 10, 2022
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Valerie is wonderful. She took excellent care of my house and cats while I took a much needed vacation. She is detail-oriented, reliable, and very communicative. Thank you!

Erin A.
Dog Boarding • Jan 20, 2022
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A life saver! I was so worried about leaving my dog for the first time as he is still a little bit “puppy”. Valerie was wonderfully attentive and showed genuine care and interest in his well being. She was great at responding right away any time I texted to see how things were going. She sent lots of pics and was very tolerant of him being a “higher needs” kind of dog. I was infinitely grateful.

About Valerie D.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in back yard and always supervise my dogs while they are in the backyard. While on walks, I always have them leashed to ensure they don't run away or wander off. I love to take dogs on walks and hikes and spend time cuddling and giving pets as often as I can!

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Valerie D. would like to know about your pet

Is your pet house trained? Does he or she get along well with others? Does she have any behaviors I need to be aware of? Does he or she have separation anxiety? Does your pet bark often or loudly?

A typical day

Walking, hiking, running, playing fetch, tug of war, and snuggling in bed! I'm an avid hiker and outdoorsman so I love exploring the local trails like the Hertz Trail at Lake Whatcom, Whatcom Falls Park trails, walking around my neighborhood in the Sudden Valley area, and hiking in Larabee State Park.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$38per night
House Sitting
in your home
$38per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$16per visit

Valerie can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Valerie can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am currently working full-time, school hours, so although I still do dog boarding and house sitting, I am out of the house during school hours. I typically wake up early and feed the dogs in the morning and let them out for a bathroom break before heading to work. When I return, I take them out for a walk and then feed them dinner. Afterwards, we relax and cuddle, watching TV on the couch together.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 3 months ago
Valerie can host up to 1 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Valerie D.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in back yard and always supervise my dogs while they are in the backyard. While on walks, I always have them leashed to ensure they don't run away or wander off. I love to take dogs on walks and hikes and spend time cuddling and giving pets as often as I can!

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Valerie D. would like to know about your pet

Is your pet house trained? Does he or she get along well with others? Does she have any behaviors I need to be aware of? Does he or she have separation anxiety? Does your pet bark often or loudly?

A typical day

Walking, hiking, running, playing fetch, tug of war, and snuggling in bed! I'm an avid hiker and outdoorsman so I love exploring the local trails like the Hertz Trail at Lake Whatcom, Whatcom Falls Park trails, walking around my neighborhood in the Sudden Valley area, and hiking in Larabee State Park.

Location

Bellingham, WA

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Valerie D.

Bellingham, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews