Valerie D.
Valerie D.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
I’m there when you can’t be.
I love dogs, especially taking them for walks or to visit parks. Maybe doggie day care is too much interaction for your dog; I can be an occasional companion while you are at work or going out on an adventure (maybe now you can make that outing a bit longer without worrying). I had dogs all my life, but then started a career that entailed multiple overseas moves. Now I want to help pamper your pooches. I dote on my mom’s dog when she and Remy stay with me during the winter months. I miss being out in nature with a four legged friend. Spending quality time with your pet will benefit us all: you, me, and your four legged friend. I do have a “day” job in addition to roving. I typically work Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30. For house sitting, I will likely need to be gone for 6-8 hours at a time during some point, but I am happy to stay in your home overnight or can stop by multiple times per day depending on your pet’s needs. In the winter months, I have greater availability for house sitting; otherwise I generally limit overnight stays to two or three consecutive nights. For house sitting or drop in visits, I’m happy to look after your feline family members as well, but I generally don’t offer cat care as a stand alone service.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I am extremely respectful of your home. Having been on both sides of the Rover relationship, I value leaving the space as clean and tidy as I found it.
Ratings and reviews
We’ve used Valerie for 4+ years. We love her. She’s phenomenal. She’s one of the only people that we trust to take care of our dogs. We come home knowing that the dogs have been well taken care of.
Valerie was absolutely wonderful! She took great care of our pets and kept us updated throughout our trip with messages, photos, and updates, which gave us a lot of peace of mind while we were away. She was patient, attentive, communicative, and clearly put a lot of effort into making sure everyone was comfortable and well cared for. We really appreciated everything she did and would happily recommend her to others. Thank you so much, Valerie!
I was so happy to have her walk my dogs! I am definitely booking her next time, especially for house sitting!
Valerie is just wonderful! The fur babies loved her instantly. She kept me updated and sent pics throughout the day. If I could give her 10 stars I would.
Valerie is simply the best!! She took such wonderful care of my dog (and my house) while I was away and stayed in touch with lots of photos and videos. Finn is already asking when she will be back :)
If there were 10 STARS it still would not be a high enough rating! Valerie was exceptional - the kind of person you hope to find to care for your pets, home, etc while you are away. She went above and beyond sending photos and messages several times a day to our entire family. My husband was concerned that our dog would ignore us when we returned because she clearly LOVED Valerie. From tiding up after pet care to keeping our relaxed pet schedule, she excelled at everything. She even brought in the mail, boxes, etc. Our only hesitation is not having her available the next time we need care since she will be coveted by everyone who uses her pet care services. Purrs and snuggles from Ginger, Noelle, Holly, Mabel, Monkey!
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Schedule
I am a Disney cast member, so exceeding expectations is the standard for me. Unlike most cast members, I have a fairly set schedule with more availability for pet care on the weekends.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldValerie can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- I love all pets, but have a special soft spot in my heart for pets living their best lives in their golden years. They say you can’t teach old dogs new tricks, but if you book me, I will adhere to your pet’s routine. That’s why a meet and greet before booking is so important to me.