Valerie S.
Valerie S.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $14 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Trusted & Compassionate Care
Animals have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up caring for dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, and parakeets, and my mom bred and showed dogs, so I learned early how important patience, consistency, and attentive care are for every pet’s personality and needs. As an adult, I’ve primarily cared for cats and currently have a diabetic cat of my own. I’m very experienced with glucose testing and monitoring, administering insulin injections, recognizing and managing hypoglycemic events, and giving calm, compassionate care to pets with medical needs. Friends and family have trusted me to care for their pets because I’m dependable, observant, and genuinely enjoy spending time with animals. Whether your pet is energetic, shy, senior, or requires extra attention, I’ll make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away.
Cat care experience
Valerie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I only provide care in the client’s home because I believe many pets feel safest and least stressed in familiar surroundings. I take time to learn each pet’s routine, personality, feeding schedule, medications, and comfort needs so I can provide calm, reliable care while you’re away. I’m especially experienced with cats and pets requiring medical attention, including diabetic care, glucose monitoring, insulin injections, and recognizing signs of hypoglycemia. I treat every home respectfully and communicate regularly with updates and photos so owners can feel confident their pets are safe, comfortable, and well cared for.
Ratings and reviews
Valerie is truly the best pet sitter I could have asked for. She took amazing care of my two cats and made me feel completely at ease while I was away. She was reliable, attentive, and kept me updated, which meant a lot to me. What impressed me most was that my shy cat, Salem, actually came out and spent time with her, and he usually hides from everyone except us. That alone says so much about how gentle, patient, and trustworthy she is with animals. You can tell Valerie genuinely loves and understands pets, and I would recommend her to absolutely anyone looking for a caring and reliable sitter!!
Valerie is a wonderful pet sitter and dog walker! She followed all feeding, care, and grooming instructions with our maine coon Bear, and had some extra playtime with our two pit-mixes, Happy and Lotus, while taking them for walks during the day. All three of our fur-babies love Valerie and look forward to all of her visits!
I cannot recommend my sister highly enough as a pet sitter and caregiver. She is incredibly dependable, compassionate, and naturally connects with animals of all kinds. Pets instantly feel comfortable around her because she is calm, attentive, and genuinely loves caring for them. She treats every pet as if they were her own, paying close attention to routines, exercise, affection, and safety. Whether it’s walks, overnight stays, playtime, or simply making anxious pets feel secure, she goes above and beyond. I’ve seen firsthand how loving and attentive she is with animals. She’s the kind of person who remembers every pet’s personality, routines, and little quirks, and she genuinely enjoys spending time with them. She is reliable, trustworthy, and treats every animal like family. I would absolutely trust her with my own pets anytime.
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Schedule
I’m recently retired, so I have a flexible schedule and plenty of time to provide attentive pet care. While I do travel occasionally, my trips are planned well in advance and I keep my calendar updated. I’m available for drop-in visits and house sitting, and I enjoy helping pets stay comfortable in their normal routine and environment while their owners are away.