Valerie M.
Valerie M.
Contact for Boarding
from $66 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Shakespeare's Farm
Hi my name is Valerie. Animals have been a central part of my life for as long as I can remember. While raising my now-grown children, our lives were full of animals including a horse, two donkeys, two Newfoundlands, three cats, and rabbits. Caring for animals has always been a way of life for me. From 2016 to 2018, I provided pet-sitting services through Rover and was a 5 star sitter, most of my clients becoming repeat customers. many of my clients kept in touch when I returned to full-time work and could no longer care for their pets. Building trust with both pets and their owners was one of the most rewarding parts of the experience. Today, I share my home with Henry, my American Cocker Spaniel puppy. Before Henry, I was fortunate to spend many wonderful years with my Newfoundland, Shakespeare. Having cared for dogs of different breeds, sizes, ages, and personalities, I understand that every pet has unique needs and routines. In addition, my career as a Registered Nurse has strengthened the qualities that make an excellent pet caregiver: responsibility, patience, attentiveness, and the ability to recognize when something may be wrong. My goal is always to provide a safe, loving, and stress-free experience so both pets and their owners feel completely comfortable and confident.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
I appreciated that Valerie offered a meet and greet prior to caring for our dog. It went very well and it was clear that she can be trusted with our dog that we love so much. She cared for our dog for a long weekend and was sure to send pics and detailed updates daily. We will definitely ask Valerie to watch our dog again in the future as she assured his safety and happiness while we were gone.
Valeria is the sweetest! She cares for our dog as if she’s her own, probably even better than we do!! She takes her on walks and spoils her and we wouldn’t want our dog in anyone else’s care! We never have a worry when we leave Scout with her!
Marvin had a wonderful time during his stay and was welcomed into Valerie’s home like a member of the family. Lots of walks and run of the house. Valerie was very responsive and communicative throughout the stay. Highly recommend!
Allergies was very communicative and gave lots of good updates.
Valerie took excellent care of our 4.5 month old medium labradoodle puppy, Cooper, for two days in a row (daytime only). He had a wonderful time playing with her dog, Henry, and sent lots of pics and videos to update us along the way. We would be happy to use her services again!
Excellent job by Valerie for my pet. Loved her services.
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Schedule
I am a registered nurse. I am home 24 hours a day seven days a week with few exceptions. while I was raising my now grown children, we had a horse, two donkeys, a rabbit, two cats, two Newfoundland dogs, etc.. i’ve been an animal lover all my life.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
As a Registered Nurse with decades of experience, I am highly attentive, responsible, and comfortable recognizing changes in behavior or health that may require attention. My nursing background has taught me the importance of patience, observation, safety, and clear communication—qualities that carry over naturally into caring for pets. You can feel confident that your dog will be closely supervised, well cared for, and treated with the same compassion and respect that I bring to my nursing profession. My home is a loving, dog-centered environment where pets are treated as members of the family. Dogs are never left alone and receive my full attention, companionship, affection, and supervision throughout the day. They are welcome on the furniture, can relax wherever they feel most comfortable, and are welcome to sleep in the bed if that’s what they’re accustomed to at home. While I do not have a fenced yard, dogs enjoy regular leashed walks and outdoor adventures on hiking trails on my property. including visits to a small creek where they can safely explore new sights and smells. I tailor activities to each dog’s personality, energy level, and needs. My goal is to provide a safe, comfortable, and loving home-away-from-home where your pet feels secure, happy, and truly part of the family.
Pets
A typical day
A typical day starts with a morning potty break followed by breakfast and plenty of affection. Throughout the day, your dog will be part of our family activities and will never be left alone. We will go on leashed walks depending on your dog’s energy level and preferences, the day may include playtime, cuddle time, and definitely tons of love. Dogs are welcome on the furniture and can choose their favorite cozy spot to nap. My goal is to follow your pet’s normal routine as closely as possible so they feel comfortable and secure while you’re away. In the evening, we’ll enjoy another walk, dinner, relaxation time, and lots of attention before settling in for the night. Dogs who are accustomed to sleeping on beds are welcome to do so here. I am attentive to each dog’s individual needs and routines, and I provide close supervision, regular updates, and plenty of loving care to ensure your pet feels safe, happy, and at home.