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Valerie J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 repeat clients
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Valerie J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

Highlights

Valerie has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Fun, caring, attentive and loving.

I chronicle each day with a text message or email with photos of your pet. Walks each day at least twice a day. I care for each pet as if it is my own. I lost my shih Tzu 9/2017 who I had for over 10 years after my mother died. I've had 3 retrievers and 3 cats at the same time. My home is your pet's home. I adhere to a client's needs and desires for their pets. I am available 7 days a week for full time and part time sitting and care. My schedule is flexible. I am available 7 days a week. I live in the Forest Hills area of Augusta in a house with a fenced-in backyard and screened in porch. I take your pet on walks along the Augusta Canal, downtown on the river and also on campus at the Summerville Campus at Augusta University. If your pet sleeps in the bed or on furniture, then this is their home away from home, their very own staycation with lots of love and attention.

Cat care experience

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Cat whisperer

Valerie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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98 ratings
Angela B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 08, 2026

Valerie always goes above and beyond both with pet care and communication! The week with her is truly like “Summer Camp Pet Spa” for Darcy!

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Richard R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 06, 2026

Valerie is very dedicated and loves animals. She is very kind and caring. Reliable is her greatest asset. We will rely on her always.

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Becky W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 01, 2026

On time and my boys love Valerie!!

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Matt P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 12, 2026

Onyx always loves going to Camp Valerie’s and returns home in wonderful spirits. Valerie is our top go to sitter when we need care of our baby.

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Jenni M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 07, 2026

Valerie is great with our dogs & we know they are well taken care of with her! She also leaves the house spotless!

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Justine B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 15, 2026

This was our very first experience using Rover, and at first we were nervous and hesitant about leaving our Boone, but now I cannot rave enough about Valerie! She set up a little meet-and-greet beforehand, which helped put us all at ease. We enjoyed meeting Valerie (she’s a phenomenal person!!) and it was very clear how much love and attention she gives her pets ♥️ Boone loved her from the very start, and instantly was comfortable when we dropped him off. During our trip, she constantly sent us updates and pictures. She even sweetly and thoughtfully sent messages addressed to my kids, so they could feel included. She clearly goes above and beyond, and we would not hesitate recommending her. Boone had a blast with Valerie, having a little vacation of his own, and I know he’s excited for the next time he can go back! Thank you Valerie!!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am retired and am available 7 days a week for house sitting in your home or for your pet to stay in my home, I only care for one pet at a time, unless an owner has two.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in backyard where they can run or hang out. If a pet is allowed on furniture and sleeps in bed, then they can do that in my home. I adhere to all care instructions an owner provides.

A typical day

We can play fetch inside the house and in the yard. I take them for walks in the neighborhood, as well as along the Augusta Canal, downtown Riverwalk and the Augusta University Summerville Campus. I have access to a private swimming pool, so if your pet likes to swim, that activity is also available.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Valerie can host up to 1 pet per night
I'd like to know about its personality - likes, dislikes, habits, medications, if needed. Breed restrictions in my home are due to insurance regulations - Akita, Doberman, Chow, German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Pit Bull, etc. For sitting in your home I have no breed restrictions.
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.