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Valerie S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Valerie S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Happy Animal Lover Ready to Help!

Hi! 🤗I am an animal person all the way! All my life, I've had dogs and cats as pets. Mom & I live in a log house that my dad built on 3 acres in McLendon Chisholm. So these house sits are my little stay-cations. :) On our farm we have 6 dogs, 3 cats & 28 goats that we rent out for goat yoga! I have a keen sense of intuition that assists me in meeting all your animals' & plants' requirements when you’re away. Animals always immediately feel at peace with me because I am a well balanced person emotionally and spiritually. I am a loyal, responsible Realtor that loves care-giving & world travel. I also foster animals with Dallas Animal Shelter & a local rescue. I will pamper your pets and love them like my own. When messaging me to meet and plan, please include the time of day you will be leaving & returning, any allergies your animals have, special requirements, & if they need to be crated when I’m not there. I don’t list boarding on my profile because I had a boarder dog almost kill my cat. But I may be open to bringing yours to my house if we all believe it will work. My pack is very accustomed to furry friend guests. Let’s make a play date!

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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37 ratings
Amanda R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 13, 2024

I wish I could leave Valerie 6 stars! Best sitter!

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Amanda R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 01, 2022

Valerie is absolutely AMAZING! Our 4 cats and dog absolutely adore her. Valerie has done multiple stays with us and every time we have been thrilled. My house is always cleaner than I left it! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend!!!

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Andrea A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 24, 2022

Valerie was terrific!! She cared for my two little beasts and she was very attentive!! Loved her communication, responsiveness, cleanliness and care of the two loves of my life! I have a dog that is very sensitive and she was very kind to him. I would definitely recommend Valerie!

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Elizabeth R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 02, 2022

Valerie was exceptional, my fur babies were adored and I couldn’t be happier!! I came home to a clean house and happy dogs. I look forward to leaving town again knowing they will be in good, caring hands.

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Allison M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 16, 2021

Valerie did an excellent job caring for our dogs and cat while we were away. She was very responsive and stayed updated with us pictures of our happy pets! She went above and beyond with our house chores and we are super appreciative of it! We would definitely recommend and book Valerie again!

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Sylvia Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 18, 2021

We have such peace of mind when we are away and Valerie is caring for our pets! They all look so happy in the photos she sends. Even our cats who typically hide when visitors come look totally at ease and happy! Thanks Valerie!

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Schedule

Pets find joy in being around humans who appreciate their companionship. I find that the animals in my life adapt to my schedule and a synchronicity is developed between us, even if it’s temporary for a housesit.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 4 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I am open to interpreting the energy of the needs presented to me by pets and their humans. I am very free spirited and offer daily updates around 10:30AM each morning. However, some humans require more communication several times a day asking about their pets. I try to find a balance in enjoying the day and sending enough communication to the owners of all these sweet creatures! Sometimes when humans have cameras, I think they are watching us anytime they want, so there isn’t as much need for frequent updates.

Pets

A typical day

A typical day will be to wake up, go potty outside (if they’re dogs) have breakfast, do a little real estate on the computer, throw the ball, take a walk, get the mail, take a nap….then dinner time and cuddle time!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Valerie can host up to 6 pets per night
Do the dogs like to run when a door is opened? Do they have allergies or special needs? Are they good around other dogs and/or cats? How old are they? Are they a rescue or special breed? Do they have any trigger words or sounds? How much of the day are they accustomed to being with their human?
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.