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Valerie S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Valerie S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $16 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
9 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Less stress, more play, happy tails

Hi! I’m a lifelong pet lover with 3 furry family members of my own - 2 cats and 1 large, lovable (and occasionally uncoordinated!) dog. Walking him in all kinds of weather and navigating tricky apartment stairs and neighborhoods have given me plenty of real-life experience in safe, confident dog handling. At home, my two cats don’t always see eye to eye so I am comfortable recognizing signs of stress or tension between pets. I follow schedules and instructions closely and I know how much peace of mind it brings to get updates while you’re away. I’ll care for your pets the same way I care for mine - patiently, safely and with lots of love (and happy tails!)

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
9 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have somehow gotten my cats on a routine that wakes me up at 6am every morning. I don’t love it but it’s cute that they’re on a routine. I walk my dog every morning and give him a treat when the cats eat dinner so he doesn’t feel left out. He has food… he just doesn’t want it.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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14 ratings
Whitney P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 19, 2026

What a wonderful cat sitter. So glad we found her. Would definitely recommend!!!!!

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L K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 27, 2026

Exceptional Care for Harley! ​We couldn’t be happier with the care Valerie provided for our dog, Harley. From start to finish, she was absolutely outstanding. ​Valerie went above and beyond to make sure Harley felt loved and engaged. She spent quality time playing with him and gave him so much genuine attention, which gave us such peace of mind while we were away. We also really appreciated the extra touches—she was diligent about cleaning his food and water bowls after every meal, which shows just how thoughtful and thorough she is. ​On top of her excellent care for Harley, Valerie was perfectly punctual for every visit and incredibly friendly. It is such a relief to find someone so reliable and caring. She is officially our "go-to" dog sitter, and we will definitely be booking her again soon! ​If you are looking for someone who will treat your pet like their own, we cannot recommend Valerie highly enough.

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Mya N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 22, 2026

Above and beyond! Such an amazing sitter! She is such a joyful person and cares deeply for pets (: we will definitely be rebooking her for future trips, thanks Valerie! (:

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Carolina C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 12, 2026

Valerie is the best! She is so sweet with the puppies. Thank you!

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Carolina C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 12, 2026

Valerie is wonderful! She was super sweet and caring about the puppies. I will definitely book again. She was always on time and took great care of my little one. Thank you, Valerie!

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Zohayr K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 11, 2026

Valerie was absolutely amazing. She took care of my two boys and they absolutely love her! I’m so happy with her care and treatment, she made me feel at peace everyday she took care of them. I will definitely be calling her back any time I need her services. Highly recommend going with her

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Schedule

My job is Monday thru Friday from my home. I can easily take time to spend time taking care of pets. I stress when I’m away from my own pets and absolutely know the feeling of leaving them behind. I sometimes would rather stay home than go on vacation. I would love to help ease that for others and get to know all new pets.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Valerie can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Everyone has their own quirks, me included. Any detail that might be good to know is good to know. …I.e. my dog hates the fedex guy and I try to calm him down when the truck drives by
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.