Valerie K.
Orange Park, FL
Services
Valerie can care for
Availability
I’m available Monday–Friday and weekends! Please check my Rover calendar for the most up-to-date availability, and feel free to send a message if you have specific dates in mind. 🐾
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About Valerie K.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
🐾 Drop-In Visits When I visit your home, I’ll follow your instructions to the letter, making sure your pets have fresh food, water, medication (if needed), and plenty of love. Each visit includes potty breaks and playtime indoors or outdoors, depending on your preference. 🦮 Dog Walks Safety is my top priority! I prefer using a slip lead to make sure your pup stays secure, but I’m happy to use your leash and collar if they are well behaved! I won’t walk dogs during midday hours if temps exceed 85°F or the pavement is too hot. Your pet’s safety always comes first. On hot days, we can discuss fun alternative activities indoors after their potty break! 🏡 House Sitting I’ll keep your pets comfortable in their own home with overnight stays from 6 PM–7 AM, plus 1x/30min daytime visit. Each visit includes feeding, potty breaks, playtime, snuggles, and any special requests like walks, mail pickup, or plant care, light household cleaning of main living areas etc. Looking for more frequent drop-ins per day? No problem! We can discuss a custom overnight booking! If an overnight isn’t possible, we can arrange longer individual visits that occur at intervals of your choosing! 🦴 Dog Boarding Your pup will feel right at home here with couch cuddles and even bedtime snuggles are welcome! I have two friendly dogs and four cats, so boarding works best for pets who are non-reactive with others. If any unforeseen issues arise, I have plenty of space for safe separation, plus crate options if needed. Solo yard time and one-on-one walks are always an option. 🧶 Cat Boarding Cats enjoy their own private upstairs “cat suite,” complete with a litter box, water fountain, comfy couch, TV with 24/7 cat enrichment, and a sunny window lounger. Your feline friend will have a calm, peaceful stay. No interaction with my dogs or other cats is required. 🎾 Doggy Daycare Let your pup spend the day playing with my friendly dogs, Murph and Ivey, in my fenced yard! Daycare is a 9-hour day, with start/end times customized for you. Each extra hour is just $5. Please note: because my cats will be present, I cannot accept cat-reactive dogs.
Information Valerie K. would like to know about your pet
‼️ Important Info Before Booking I require an initial meet & greet before finalizing any booking. This helps ensure your pet is comfortable with me and my pets. For any pet coming to my home, they must be up-to-date on vaccinations and on monthly flea & tick prevention. Please share any behaviors, quirks, or preferences I should know about in advance along with any dietary restrictions or health conditions so I can give your pet the best and safest care possible. 🐾
A typical day
Whether I’m caring for your cat or dog, I’ll make sure they have fresh water, a potty break, and plenty of attention during each visit. That could mean burning off energy with playtime or simply enjoying some cuddles, pets, and a treat. Whatever makes them happiest. Before I leave, I’ll ensure your pets are safe (either comfortably crated or left out as you prefer) and your home is secure with doors locked. If your pet is staying with me, get ready for them to come home happy and tired! My friendly dogs love making new friends, and we have a spacious fenced yard perfect for running, wrestling, and playing with toys all day long. 😊
Location
Orange Park, FL
Pets
Valerie K. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Paws & Peace of Mind 🐾
Pet care experience
Bonded & Insured | Licensed PTA | Navy Vet 🫡 | Pet CPR/First Aid Certified ⛑️ | Loving & Reliable Care 🐾 I can supply a copy of current background check if requested! Hi, I’m Val! After serving in the U.S. Navy, I’m now following my passions, helping people and caring for animals. I have experience with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and personalities, including pets with medical needs like Epilepsy and CHF. Certified in Cat & Dog CPR/First Aid and fully insured, I’ll treat your furbabies like family with love, patience, and plenty of snuggles. 💕
Cat care experience
Valerie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
She was the best cat sitter❤️ Loved the photos and got a few pets!
Thank you for the visit to Polly. I guess I should have tried to contact you before now to let you know that my friend Craig had some repairs to do at my house and stuck around on Thursday and Friday even though I was out of town. He took care of some of the cat duties which explains the litter box situation.
Valerie is fantastic and wonderful with our two babies!! Will definitely have her back to help out whenever we are in the area.
Valerie accepted a last minute request and was very friendly. She sent several pictures while caring for my babies.
About Valerie K.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
🐾 Drop-In Visits When I visit your home, I’ll follow your instructions to the letter, making sure your pets have fresh food, water, medication (if needed), and plenty of love. Each visit includes potty breaks and playtime indoors or outdoors, depending on your preference. 🦮 Dog Walks Safety is my top priority! I prefer using a slip lead to make sure your pup stays secure, but I’m happy to use your leash and collar if they are well behaved! I won’t walk dogs during midday hours if temps exceed 85°F or the pavement is too hot. Your pet’s safety always comes first. On hot days, we can discuss fun alternative activities indoors after their potty break! 🏡 House Sitting I’ll keep your pets comfortable in their own home with overnight stays from 6 PM–7 AM, plus 1x/30min daytime visit. Each visit includes feeding, potty breaks, playtime, snuggles, and any special requests like walks, mail pickup, or plant care, light household cleaning of main living areas etc. Looking for more frequent drop-ins per day? No problem! We can discuss a custom overnight booking! If an overnight isn’t possible, we can arrange longer individual visits that occur at intervals of your choosing! 🦴 Dog Boarding Your pup will feel right at home here with couch cuddles and even bedtime snuggles are welcome! I have two friendly dogs and four cats, so boarding works best for pets who are non-reactive with others. If any unforeseen issues arise, I have plenty of space for safe separation, plus crate options if needed. Solo yard time and one-on-one walks are always an option. 🧶 Cat Boarding Cats enjoy their own private upstairs “cat suite,” complete with a litter box, water fountain, comfy couch, TV with 24/7 cat enrichment, and a sunny window lounger. Your feline friend will have a calm, peaceful stay. No interaction with my dogs or other cats is required. 🎾 Doggy Daycare Let your pup spend the day playing with my friendly dogs, Murph and Ivey, in my fenced yard! Daycare is a 9-hour day, with start/end times customized for you. Each extra hour is just $5. Please note: because my cats will be present, I cannot accept cat-reactive dogs.
Information Valerie K. would like to know about your pet
‼️ Important Info Before Booking I require an initial meet & greet before finalizing any booking. This helps ensure your pet is comfortable with me and my pets. For any pet coming to my home, they must be up-to-date on vaccinations and on monthly flea & tick prevention. Please share any behaviors, quirks, or preferences I should know about in advance along with any dietary restrictions or health conditions so I can give your pet the best and safest care possible. 🐾
A typical day
Whether I’m caring for your cat or dog, I’ll make sure they have fresh water, a potty break, and plenty of attention during each visit. That could mean burning off energy with playtime or simply enjoying some cuddles, pets, and a treat. Whatever makes them happiest. Before I leave, I’ll ensure your pets are safe (either comfortably crated or left out as you prefer) and your home is secure with doors locked. If your pet is staying with me, get ready for them to come home happy and tired! My friendly dogs love making new friends, and we have a spacious fenced yard perfect for running, wrestling, and playing with toys all day long. 😊
Valerie K.
Orange Park, FL