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Valerie G.

Whiting, NJ

4.9 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
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Services

Valerie can host

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

Valerie can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am retired and love animals, I was a vet tech for 8 years and as you can see by the pictures on my profile I take care of the dogs and cats as if they were my own. The dogs go to the beach and park with me.

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About Valerie G.

Communication

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

Skills

40 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

I take the dogs everywhere with me and Maggie my Golden Retriever, I can administer pills and insulin shots. Look at the pictures of some of my favorite clients 😍.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Valerie G. would like to know about your pet

I can administer pills ?or injections ? I was a vet tech for 8 years. If they prefer light exercise I can do that. I can administer injections and pills on cats also.

A typical day

I love to take dogs to the beach ⛱and the park if they love swimming I will take them. I have extra life preserver I also have the chuck it balls and will play with them.

Location

Whiting, NJ

Valerie G.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Paws & Claws Caretaker

Pet care experience

I was a Vet Tech for 8 years and I am experienced in working with all types of animals, I love animals and taking care of them. I am semi retired so I have time to give your fur babies the care and attention they need. I make sure they are exercised. My dog Maggie gets to go to the beach and fairgrounds everyday. If you want your dog exercised and socialized I can accommodate your needs.

Reviews

Carie N.
Drop-In Visits • May 12, 2025
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Valerie did a fantastic job watching my 2 girls (cats) while I was away. This is the 3rd time she has sat for us and I will continue to use her whenever we go away. She was even able to coax my Roxie (who is not crazy about people) to come out and play.

Mary O.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 27, 2024
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Val took good care of our kitties. Thanks again Bal!

Sue P.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 16, 2024
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Valerie was great. She took the time to get to the Bailey and make him comfortable with her.

Carie N.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 26, 2024
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Valerie did a great job of taking care or our girls while we were gone. She played with them made sure they were fed and had plenty of water. this is the 2nd time we have had Valerie watch the girls and we will continue to use her she is Fabulous!!!!!

About Valerie G.

Communication

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

Skills

40 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

I take the dogs everywhere with me and Maggie my Golden Retriever, I can administer pills and insulin shots. Look at the pictures of some of my favorite clients 😍.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Valerie G. would like to know about your pet

I can administer pills ?or injections ? I was a vet tech for 8 years. If they prefer light exercise I can do that. I can administer injections and pills on cats also.

A typical day

I love to take dogs to the beach ⛱and the park if they love swimming I will take them. I have extra life preserver I also have the chuck it balls and will play with them.

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Valerie G.

Whiting, NJ

4.9 out of 5 stars
43 reviews