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Valerie M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients
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Valerie M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

Valerie has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Our fur babies are our family!

I have taken care of both dogs and cats since I was 15 years old. Currently our fur family members are Leia (German Shepard 10.5 years old), Athena (Shepard Pyrenees mix 10 years old), and Jerry (the cat 7 months old). Leia helped raise Jerry since he was 4 weeks old (he was abandoned), so do not be surprised if you see some dog behaviors. Occasionally I will have friends ask me if their pets can stay with us when they go out of town, especially when we are in town during the holiday time.

Cat care experience

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Paws of care, big and small 😊

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

Qualifications

15 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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49 ratings
Dana F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 29, 2026

Valeria always takes such compassionate and loving care of my senior dog. I have peace of mind knowing he is so well cared for.

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kristal l.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 09, 2026

Our dog was very happy and settled in well. Coming home he was exhausted! Will definitely be booking again in the future

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Tharushi D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 15, 2025

Tiger is always welcomed at Valerie’s home. Tiger loves her kids and pets <3

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Dana F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 27, 2025

My old dog loves staying with Valerie. She always takes good care of him.

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Dr. Gemma W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 16, 2025

Valerie was amazing taking care of my senior German shepherd. She’s prompt in responses and gave updates during my baby’s stay with pics . She was attentive to my dog’s physical being, appetite and social behaviors towards the other animals.

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Dana F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 21, 2025

Valerie is the best. She always spoils my old dog.

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Schedule

I am a mother with 2 wonderful children, and I recently graduated nursing school, passed the board state exam, and will begin my new journey working as an RN nurse. I have a dog named Olive and a cat named Jerry. I will care for your pets as my own when ever they are in my care. You can rest assured your pets will be lived and cared for as family.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

As I stated in my experience, we have 2 dog companions that are cat and dog friendly. Jerry was raised by Leia and Athena, so he is also cat and dog friendly as well. I do have two large dog crates if for any reason your fur baby feels they need that space during the day or night. Our pets sleep inside with us at night and have lots of play space in our large fenced in backyard. Leia prefers to be indoors, and Athena prefers to be outdoors, so we understand that all pets have different wants and needs. Know with comfort that your fur babies will be taken care of just like family.

Pets

A typical day

We will go on walks daily. Play in the backyard with myself and my 2 children. Your pet will also have 3 playmates, my dogs Leia and Athena, and my cat Jerry.

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
Valerie can host up to 3 pets per night
Please let me know if your pet has any special needs. I am well experienced with cat and dog needs and behaviors, but like humans they have thier individual personalities. If there is something I need to pay attention to or be aware of, please be informative.
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