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Valerie L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
43 repeat clients
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Valerie L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
43 repeat clients
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Wilmington, NC

Highlights

Enhanced background check
11 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Welcome to Camp Val! Pup Fun awaits

Hey there! I’ve been on Rover for about 2 years now, but I’ve been around dogs pretty much my whole life. Since I love to travel, I don’t have a pup of my own right now so Rover is my way of getting all the cuddles I’ve been missing! I work from home, so your pup won’t ever be left alone for long. I’m around for walks, potty breaks, and plenty of attention throughout the day. I have a flexible schedule perfect for pups who love company or have anxiety. I’ve taken care of all kinds of dogs, from playful puppies to sweet senior pups. I’m comfortable giving medication, following specific routines, and caring for dogs with anxiety. My goal is to make your dog feel like they’re at their second home and keep things as close to their normal routine as possible. Whether your dog loves long walks, playtime, or just curling up for snuggles, I’ll make sure they feel comfortable, happy, and loved while you’re away! Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions about my experience. Happy to help! I send pictures and videos through out the day, and I’m happy to FaceTime if you’re missing your pup a little extra ❤️

Qualifications

43 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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125 ratings
Luisa G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 14, 2026

Amazing care for our sweet girl Rosie while we traveled for the long Labor Day weekend. Valerie kept us updated with daily pictures and let us be at peace knowing she was well taken care of! Rosie had a great stay and we will book again in the future :) thank you Valerie!

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Justin W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 30, 2026

Valerie was great! She took wonderful care of Mila, and I felt completely comfortable leaving her with her. Mila seemed happy and well cared for when I picked her up. I’d definitely recommend Valerie and would happily book with her again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Kathleen B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 26, 2026

Valerie Is wonderful. Brady just loved her. She was so kind to work around are crazy schedule. We HIGHLY recommend her.

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Bidanset F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 26, 2026

Valerie is amazing! We needed a sitter pretty last-minute for a 2 week trip and I am so glad we found her. She was super quick to reply to our inquiry, we had a meet & greet the next day and she was so good with our boy while we were gone. Our travel got a bit wonky so we ended up getting home 2 days later than anticipated, and she was great about keeping him an extra night and even brought him to our house for us. We got plenty of photos and videos, and he was clearly well-loved while we were away. I cannot recommend her enough!

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Seth S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 14, 2026

Our dog Frankie had a great time staying with Valerie - she's amazing!

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Angelica E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 08, 2026

Valerie is so accommodating and communicative! My girl gets so excited to see her which makes me feel happy and secure with having Valerie as our pet sitter

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Schedule

I work from home and my weekends are typically free as well. I don't like leaving my family dogs home alone so I'll be sure your dog is always with me while they're under my care.

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 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard. I have lots of toys for the dogs, and love taking them outside so they can play. I’ll ensure your dogs are fed, walked, and played with all on their typical schedule.

A typical day

I’ll make sure to walk your dogs to the park that’s around the corner from me. If the weathers nice we will spend lots of time outside playing. Inside we will also play games, and watch doggy TV we need to relax.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Valerie can host up to 6 pets per night
Let me know if your dogs have any special needs, or aren’t potty trained. Ideally I would prefer to watch dogs that are potty trained, but I’ll make exceptions.
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.