I absolutely love making both new people and animal friends. Since losing my dog 5 years ago, my focus has been on traveling, and pet sitting has been a wonderful way to do that. I love all dogs, big and small, and as an avid walker, if your dogs love to walk, I am your girl. I have several regular clients from both near and far, so I am happy to provide references for dogs and cats. I work remotely, so I am with your pets throughout the entire day. Also, your rules for your pets and your home become my rules, and I follow your rules to the T. I also work through another service where my reviews are stellar; the best review being that I am being asked to return back again and again. Below are several of my recent reviews: "Valerie (“Auntie Val”) is truly exceptional, and we feel incredibly lucky every time she’s able to stay with our dogs, Mashed Potatoes and Magnus. Knowing she was with them made our recent trip to Morocco so much easier—we were able to fully relax because we knew they were in the absolute best hands. She kept us updated with frequent messages and lots of great photos, which we always appreciate. It’s clear how much she genuinely cares about the animals she’s looking after. When Magnus had a bit of an allergy flare-up, Valerie was proactive, attentive, and more than willing to help treat it—even though he can be quite stubborn about his lotion treatments. She handled it with patience and care, and we were so grateful for her effort. We also came home to a spotless house, which is always such a gift after traveling. Valerie goes above and beyond in every way—she’s thoughtful, communicative, responsible, and incredibly kind. We always feel completely at ease when Valerie is with our dogs, and that peace of mind is priceless. If she’s available to sit for you, do not hesitate—your pets and your home will be exceptionally well cared for." "Valerie has taken care of our pup and our home several times now and she's always a joy. She is intuitive with our dog and he's always overjoyed to see her. One of the best things about Val, is that she's so friendly and communicative - so if anything comes up or if she has questions, it's simple to figure it out together. Not to mention she leaves the house sparkly." "Valerie is a top notch sitter, lovely human, and a true dog whisperer! From the moment she walked in (and yes, she literally walked 30 mins to our meet and greet because she’s that active) I knew it was a great fit because my typically shy Cavalier Rosie went right up to her for some lovin’. My other Cavalier, Winston, was beyond happy to see her too and they became fast friends 💛 I truly cannot say enough good things about Valerie. She managed Rosie’s 4 heart medications like a pro, was extremely adept at making sure my aging senior pups didn’t have any accidents despite Rosie being on a water pill, and gave them soooo much love and care, including extra walks for Winston who just loved that I’m sure 💛 She also provided detailed daily updates and made me feel so comfortable being far away from them. Valerie went above and beyond, even staying an extra night to allow me a bit more time to see my parents, washed leashes and blankets, watered plants I had forgotten about, and left notes and pre-stuffed pill pockets to keep Rosie’s schedule on track. And after a long, delayed flight, I came home to freshly washed sheets on the bed, two happy dogs who will miss her dearly, and no messes from the pups. I was blown away by how seamless Valerie made the whole experience." "Valerie is a wonderful pet sitter! She is reliable and professional. But, more importantly, she really bonds with the dogs. She spends time playing and relaxing with them. She makes sure they are active and safe. Valerie has even stopped by just to say hi to our dogs, Tupelo and Clover when she is not watching them. We fully trust the care of our home and our beloved dogs with Valerie."