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Valerie F.

Columbus, GA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•32 reviews
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Your furbaby is special to me

Pet care experience

First and foremost, I am an animal lover and an animal safety advocate. Whether it's in your own home, a walk around the block, or a visit to a dog park, your pet will be in capable hands, feeling safe and happy. I am attentive, reliable, trustworthy, patient, and friendly. I have taken care of many different kinds of breeds/species; dogs, cats, and exotic animals. I have also spent my free time volunteering at an animal shelter as a dog handler to help find homes. In the past, I have worked as a veterinary assistant and I also come from a military background with a great understanding of last-minute changes and the need for pets to be taken care of. Rest assured when your pup is with me you will get loaded with updates and photos every day. I would never want anyone to worry about their babies when they're away. My furbabies: I have 1 senior dog, Nubi, a 13-years-young pit who still thinks she's a puppy at times and loves to cuddle. Lucy is my 1-year-old beagle who I adopted in February and Autmn is my 9-years-old Daschund/beagle who joined our family in May this year from a rescue in north Georgia. I also have 1 cat, Sir Cyril Figgus is my 6-year-old stocky DSH with beautiful markings. He's my sweet boy and loves to cuddle and get pets all day. He does very well with other dogs, as he doesn't mind them after a quick sniff. They all have goofy personalities that make me love them so much. They are my world!! In addition to my family, my mother has one dog, Bischon Friese name Benny and 2 cats, Root and Harry. We are also, currently, hosting a friends bloodhound, Florence , until we can reunite them overseas. It's a full house but we love it and wouldn't have it any other way. It is also the reason I do not offer boarding service at the present time. I am very transparent. Please feel free to ask me any questions before we schedule a meet and greet, which I will require before any bookings. I want both you and your furbabies to be completely comfortable with me. I look forward to meeting your family and I hope my services can be of use to you. *Required: please make sure you provide an emergency contact and your pet's vet information* *If not on your profile, please provide it in writing and upload a photo to our booking*

Reviews

Donna H.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 12, 2024
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So dependable. My kitty is well taken care of.

Abigail S.
House Sitting • Nov 26, 2023
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Valerie did such a great job taking care of our fur babies while we were out of town for Thanksgiving! At first I was skeptical of doing in house dog sitting but Valerie made me feel so comfortable and she was so caring and went above and beyond to make me and my pups feel as comfortable as possible! My dogs loved her and I would definitely use her services again! Thank you Valerie!! :)

Mary B.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 25, 2023
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Valerie was absolutely phenomenal! She took the best care of our cats. We really appreciated the updates, photos, and videos we sent us while we were on our trip. Highly recommend you book her to watch your pets!!!

Donna H.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 16, 2023
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Thanks again Valerie for taking such good care of our kitty.

About Valerie F.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pets' safety is my #1 priority. They will always be monitored while in the yard and on a leash when outside of the home. If you have any questions about the environment they will be in, please don't hesitate to ask. The meet-n-greets are required to ensure compatibility and are required before booking, no exceptions.

Information Valerie F. would like to know about your pet

How long can they be left alone? Do they have any medical issues I need to be aware of? Taking any medications? Are they housebroken or crate-trained? Cat friendly? What is their behavior on a leash? What is their behavior around other dogs? No breed restrictions but NO AGGRESSIVE ANIMALS PLEASE. Be prepared to walk me through a daily routine for your pet and household when we meet in person. ***During a booked House-sitting: you're getting more than just house and pet sitting! While I'm there I'll bring in the mail and packages, and water any plants that need it. Before leaving your home at the end of the booking I'll vacuum the floors, and take out any trash.*** **For dog walks, drop-in visits, and house-sitting: Walk me through a daily routine for your pet and household. We will cover everything in detail during our meet-n-greet. ***During booked House-sitting: you're getting more than just house and pet sitting! While I'm there I'll bring in the mail and packages, and water any plants that need it. Before leaving your home at the end of the booking I'll clean/vacuum the floors, and take out any trash.

A typical day

I take my cues from your pets and base activities on what they want. Hikes, walks, Dog parks, etc. Tell me where they like to go. I DO have access to Fort Moore for your pet-sitting needs. Ask me about my military discount for active duty!! Applies to on and off-post AD.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$15per visit

Valerie can watch in your home

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

Availability

My current personal schedule: I work Monday-Friday (excluding Federal Holidays), not availableuntil after 1pm. I also have short days following a holiday that could be a mid shift instead. I feel this information is important for you to know to identify if my schedule will work for your pet's needs. For Daycare, I give 2 options, which no other sitter offers. Typically offered on weekends and on federal holidays. So, you can go adventure with the family. Option 1: Daycare in my own home ***VACCINATED PETS ONLY*** - Rabies, Bordetella, DAPP, and Lepto are REQUIRED. Please be able to show proof of vaccine history. This is for the safety of my own pets. - 16 weeks is the youngest I am willing to take for puppies as that is when they are fully vaccinated. - All dogs must also be on treatment for fleas & ticks. - Any females in heat must wear a diaper. - In my home, you will have two sitters, for the price of one, available to watch over the furbabies. Option 2: Daycare in your own home - Added $10 to the daycare rate which I will adjust for you before booking. - The only vaccination required is Rabies. This is for my own safety. - Similar to house-sitting without having me stay overnight. We will set the hours accordingly but it is typically a 6-8 hour booking. - Pro: No pick-up or drop-off needed. Your pet is already safely at home. Just come home, relax, and enjoy their love.

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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Valerie F.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pets' safety is my #1 priority. They will always be monitored while in the yard and on a leash when outside of the home. If you have any questions about the environment they will be in, please don't hesitate to ask. The meet-n-greets are required to ensure compatibility and are required before booking, no exceptions.

Information Valerie F. would like to know about your pet

How long can they be left alone? Do they have any medical issues I need to be aware of? Taking any medications? Are they housebroken or crate-trained? Cat friendly? What is their behavior on a leash? What is their behavior around other dogs? No breed restrictions but NO AGGRESSIVE ANIMALS PLEASE. Be prepared to walk me through a daily routine for your pet and household when we meet in person. ***During a booked House-sitting: you're getting more than just house and pet sitting! While I'm there I'll bring in the mail and packages, and water any plants that need it. Before leaving your home at the end of the booking I'll vacuum the floors, and take out any trash.*** **For dog walks, drop-in visits, and house-sitting: Walk me through a daily routine for your pet and household. We will cover everything in detail during our meet-n-greet. ***During booked House-sitting: you're getting more than just house and pet sitting! While I'm there I'll bring in the mail and packages, and water any plants that need it. Before leaving your home at the end of the booking I'll clean/vacuum the floors, and take out any trash.

A typical day

I take my cues from your pets and base activities on what they want. Hikes, walks, Dog parks, etc. Tell me where they like to go. I DO have access to Fort Moore for your pet-sitting needs. Ask me about my military discount for active duty!! Applies to on and off-post AD.

Location

Columbus, GA

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Valerie F.

Columbus, GA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•32 reviews