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Valerie D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat pet owners
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Valerie D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat pet owners

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from US$26 per visit

Highlights

Valerie has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
15 year of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

I’m a dog mom myself!

What sets me apart is my experience with both puppies and senior pets. I’m patient, attentive, and skilled in giving medications, basic training, and handling special needs.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets by following their usual routine, providing food, exercise, playtime, and medications as needed. I ensure their safety, comfort, and emotional well-being.

Ratings and reviews

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26 ratings
Vanessa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mag 21, 2026

While we were away, a heat wave hit and temperatures at home rose into the 90s. Our indoor thermostat was still set for heat, but Valerie noticed the issue, proactively contacted us, and worked with us to switch the AC on. We can’t imagine how miserable our cats would have been without her attentiveness. We’re very grateful for her care and quick thinking!

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Kay S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mag 18, 2026

Wonderful! Loved the pics she took of our Furlords! Great communication and punctuality

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Lizmary E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mag 11, 2026

My first time using Rover and she was so great and was so sweet and lovey with my cats. Definitely will be hiring her more often :))

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Tom L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • apr 14, 2026

This was our first time working with Valerie. She was responsive in the up-front process, nice, and asked good questions about our cat. We were gone for a week and twice a day she was on time and spent good time with him, sharing a couple of photos that focused on the main thing we asked her to do with him so we knew he was being well cared for. Overall, she was reliable, responsive, and pleasant to work with.

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Krishna P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mar 21, 2026

Valerie was awesome!! She was super friendly, great with communication, and really worked with our needs for our yorkie-bichon. She provided us updates when watching our dog and even came to meet him before we confirmed her. I would highly recommend!

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Connor H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • mar 15, 2026

Valerie was great with my cat!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Pet care fits into my routine by prioritizing scheduled walks, feedings, playtime, and check-ins daily. I plan my week around each pet’s unique needs and habits.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Valerie can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
Before caring for your pet, it’s important for me to know their daily routine, feeding schedule, and any medical needs or medications. I also like to know about their personality, energy level, and any triggers such as fear of loud noises, strangers, or other animals. Please let me know if your pet has any allergies, special dietary requirements, or behavioral quirks (pulling on leash, separation anxiety, resource guarding, etc.). Information about how they interact with children, other pets, and new environments is also very helpful. I appreciate knowing their favorite toys, comfort items, walking preferences, and any commands they respond to so I can keep their routine as normal and stress-free as possible. The more I know ahead of time, the better I can provide safe, loving, and personalized care for your pet
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass an identity verification. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.