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Valerie K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Valerie K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Dog-loving family

I've had dogs as pets throughout my childhood (labs, German shorthaired pointer) and my family boarded a Maltese on and off for a number of years. We have often taken care of dogs for family and friends. I have a nine-year-old daughter who loves all animals and wants to be an animal rescuer and a six-year-old son who loves playing fetch with the dogs we watch.

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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38 ratings
Gabriella V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 08, 2026

Super caring and loving. It’s like a 2nd home for my boy. ❤️

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Susan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 21, 2026

Valerie as great! We received frequent updates and photos. Our dog doesn't do well with other dogs so she accepted a one dog stay. Her darling two young children lavished love and enjoyed playing with our dog. Her home was clean and welcoming with the added benefit of a fenced backyard. I would highly recommed her.

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Allison C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 02, 2026

The best rover has to offer. So kind and communicative. Her kids are so cute with my tony also. If she can help you in anyway, she will. I am so grateful to have met Valerie years ago and continue to use her often!

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Gabriella V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 03, 2025

I cannot recommend Valerie enough! She and her two wonderful kids took such amazing care of my boy, Papito, for a few days. He had the best time - so many cuddles, snuggles, and playtime. I loved getting daily updates and pictures that showed just how comfortable and happy he was in their home. It gave me such peace of mind knowing he was in such loving hands. Truly a warm, caring family who treated Papito like their own. We’ll definitely be booking with Valerie again!

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Khadija C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 15, 2025

Valerie was great & very communicative during Obee’s entire stay! He was comfortable immediately. I would highly recommend booking and I will definitely be using her again!

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Christy L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 29, 2025

Valerie and her family are amazing always taking great care of our Bailey. They treat Bailey as if she is part of their family. Absolutely recommend!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work remotely part-time so I am typically home all day. We often spend time in our (fenced-in) yard and frequently take walks to the park down the street.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced-in yard, screened-in patio area, and a pool. Pets would be free to roam our home and sleep in whichever room they are comfortable.

A typical day

My kids love to play with the dogs we watch. They usually run around in the backyard and play fetch. Our neighborhood has sidewalks so we have plenty of places to walk safely.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Valerie can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if there are any situations in which your dog can become aggressive and if they are comfortable with young children. Also please let me know if your dog pulls on the leash since my daughter loves to help walk the dogs we watch.
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.