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Valerie G.

4.9 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Valerie G.

4.9 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Paws & Claws Caretaker

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.

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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43 ratings
Carie N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 12, 2025

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.

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Mary O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 27, 2024

Val took good care of our kitties. Thanks again Bal!

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Sue P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 16, 2024

Valerie was great. She took the time to get to the Bailey and make him comfortable with her.

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Carie N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 26, 2024

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!!!!!

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Michael K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 14, 2023

Valerie did a great job as both my cats eat well and look well! Plus the house looks great. She brought in the mail and got rid of all the litter! I can now take more vacations as I will be using Valerie anytime i need to go away! And I am really really picky about who is around the cats!! Valerie definitely makes you at ease that you are leaving your pets in good hands.

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Michael K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 03, 2023

Awesome!! I am very very relucant to go anywhere and leave my cats alone. Valerie, has made me feel so comfortable leaving. She is so efficient!!!

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Schedule

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.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

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 😍.

Pets

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.

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 host up to 1 pet per night
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.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.