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Valerie M.

Springfield, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
93 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Valerie can host

Cats
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
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Valerie can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

We leash all of our rovers dogs for walks. One early morning and a longer one after breakfast. Walks when we get home, after dinner and before bed.

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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Valerie M.

Communication

45 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We treat our rover pets as our own and let them roam the house. We only crate if owners request when we are not at home. Please bring your pets food and anything that may make them feel more at home (bed, toys, treats they are used to, etc).

Home

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

Information Valerie M. would like to know about your pet

Any breed, however the dog must be house trained. If there is anything special about your pet, please let us know. Drop off vet information in case of an emergency. Of course I will always contact owner first if there is any issue.

A typical day

We would bring the dog with us wherever we are allowed to bring pets - whether it be outside while we are washing the cars, a car ride to visit a friend, a soccer game, or wherever we may be. My husband and I love to take long walks together around our neighborhood or on the trail behind out house.

Location

Springfield, VA

Valerie M.'s Neighborhood

Large family to love your pet!

Pet care experience

We have a large house and yard with lots of space for your dog to roam and explore. There is a beautiful wooded trail behind our house where we would love your dog to join us on walks. We have cared for many dogs in our neighborhood and always treat them as a member of the family. We are empty nesters and love being blessed with your pets. If you visit over a holiday, your pet may be blessed with visits from our grown children. We do work outside home about 4 days a week, so pet needs to be able to be alone for about 6-7 hours at a time. We are unable to own pets due to financial reasons - so your pet will get 100% of our love and attention. I send daily pics and updates unless asked not to, so you can always know how your pet is doing. Please note: I will watch 2 dogs from 1 owner. 10% discount for any stay over 7 days. 25% discount for any stay over 14 days days. 50% discount for any stay over 30 days. There is a two night minimum stay.

Reviews

mary m.
Boarding • Mar 29, 2026
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Our boy Kooper loves Valerie and her family. Another great stay!

mary m.
Boarding • Jan 11, 2026
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Kooper loves staying with Valerie and her family. He’s treated like family member and always comes home happy. We love the pictures and daily check ins. Thank you!

Nicole S.
Boarding • Nov 30, 2025
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Valerie is very good at sending updates throughout the trip. Purcey loves going to her house and walking with her family and cuddling.

Colleen E.
Boarding • Aug 08, 2025
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Val took amazing care of Gibbs! She treated him like one of her own and provided updates. I would highly recommend.

About Valerie M.

Communication

45 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We treat our rover pets as our own and let them roam the house. We only crate if owners request when we are not at home. Please bring your pets food and anything that may make them feel more at home (bed, toys, treats they are used to, etc).

Home

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

Information Valerie M. would like to know about your pet

Any breed, however the dog must be house trained. If there is anything special about your pet, please let us know. Drop off vet information in case of an emergency. Of course I will always contact owner first if there is any issue.

A typical day

We would bring the dog with us wherever we are allowed to bring pets - whether it be outside while we are washing the cars, a car ride to visit a friend, a soccer game, or wherever we may be. My husband and I love to take long walks together around our neighborhood or on the trail behind out house.

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.
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Valerie M.

Springfield, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
93 reviews