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Valerie S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Valerie S.

4.9 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Loving pet sitter, cats & dogs!

If you're looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter for your weekend get away, look no further! My husband and I have had dogs since we were young and have experience working with dogs of all breeds and sizes. We have one dog, three cats, and even some backyard chickens: a 2 1/2 year old mini Australian Shepherd (Luna), an 11 year old calico cat (Layla), an 8 year old calico cat (Lydia) and our newest edition, a 4 month old Siamese mix Lenore. Our senior dog Lux recently passed away after being with us for 10 years. I spent much of the past year caring for him and trying to buy him more time as his health declined. He suffered from advanced heart disease and was taking about 10 medications a day, lost his sight and was unable to control his potty habits. It is safe to say we have some experience with senior care and animals with health issues. We miss Lux dearly and are not ready to get another dog but would love to have some doggie friends come stay with us and play with Luna. We have one child in our home, our three month old son, Grayson. All of our animals love him and claim him as "their baby". I worry for the day Grayson is old enough to ask me for a pet of his own because I will likely say yes to all of them!

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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8 ratings
Minhazul A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 03, 2026

Valerie was fantastic for watching our dog. She was flexible on drop off and pickup time and provided updates during the stay. Our dog loved playing with her two pups.

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Robin P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 17, 2025

Valerie was awesome! She made my pup feel loved and put up with his high energy ❤️

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Sandra K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 20, 2025

Valerie is excellent. I would highly recommended Valerie for a great sitter.

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Sandra K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 12, 2024

Highly recommended Valerie! Abbey had an excellent stay.

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Richard J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 06, 2024

Pups loved it and will definitely book again

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Sandra K.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 27, 2023

Valerie is very caring and nurturing when we picked her up, she was very excited to see us. I would definitely book again with Valerie.

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Schedule

Whether your dog needs a long walk or just some company while you're away, I'm happy to provide the love and attention they need. As mentioned above I am also experienced in administering any basic medications that your dog(s) may require.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 2 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Rest assured that your dog will be safe and well taken care of with me as their sitter. I am available for overnight stays on the weekends. Potentially during the week as well but I do work in office full time M-F. I am available to come home during lunch for potty breaks if a dog were to stay with me during the week.

Pets

A typical day

Your dog(s) or cat will receive the same care from me that I would give/expect to receive for my own fur children. They will have access to the entirety of my dog proofed house. Your dog is more than welcome to take a snooze on the couch while here or run and play in our huge fenced in yard. Depending on your dogs and their preferences, I am happy to take them on walks with me. I aim to get in at least one long walk a day!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Valerie can host up to 2 pets per night
Before agreeing to sit your dog or cat, I'd love to know more about their temperament, activity level, dietary needs/restrictions and any known medical issues. I'd also like to know their daily schedule/routine. Most importantly, however, is your vet information. My goal is to maintain any schedules you've established for your pet so as to provide as little disruption to their daily lives as possible.
These prices are for 1 dog.

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

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

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