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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 $25 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Your Pet’s Second Best Friend

I love hiking and trail running…and I’d love to take your dog with me! I love being outside more than anything, so dog walking is a natural, joyful choice for me. I’m a long distance hiker/trailrunner and rockclimber. I’ll take your pup on the trails or go running with them if they’re up for it, or we can stick to the roads for less active/mobile pups! Let your pup accompany me on some outdoor adventures! Mastiff, pit bull, golden, or pomeranian, I’m excited to meet your four footed friend! I care for cats too - I’m a cat person at heart. Somehow, even the most shy ones become good friends of mine!

Cat care experience

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A genuine cat person

Valerie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

When I come to take your dog out, I’ll always be respectful of your rules and routines. I’ll make sure to take water along if necessary, and always bags to pick up waste. For cat care, I enjoy spending some quiet time letting cats get used to me and keeping them company. If I’m dropping in on your cat, I’ll always check the litter box and water bowl to make sure your cat will be comfortable until the next time I come by!

Ratings and reviews

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11 ratings
Mark S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 05, 2026

Valerie did a great job. We especially appreciat the fact that she works remotely so she is with our pet most of the time.

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Chelsea J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 01, 2026

My cats were in good hands with Valerie! She kept the cats clean & healthy. She communicates clearly and promptly. Would 100% book with Valerie in the future.

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Janae R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 27, 2025

Val is excellent! We had her house/pet sit many times. She is reliable and great with the animals.

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5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 26, 2025

Our fur babies were so happy to have Valerie take care of them! She did an excellent job! She kept them healthy and happy. Her daily reports and photos were very reassuring. We are so thankful to Valerie for the love and care she gave our pets.🩷🩷

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Jackie T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 29, 2025

Valerie took great care of our house and dog, Ventoux for the 6 days that we were away. Ventoux looked happy in the photos she sent, and everything looked great when we returned. Thanks Valerie!!

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Janae R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 19, 2025

Val sit my fur babies twice now and she is phenomenal! My animals were happy when I got home and she did everything I asked. She even went back to stay with my golden retriever Karma when my flight was canceled and I was stuck out of town an additional night. I will definitely be having Val stay with my fur babies again the next time I’m away.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work remotely, so I’m a great match for drop in care and dog walks. I have reliable transportation and would love to take your dog on adventures with me, and spend time keeping your cat company!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Valerie can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I like to understand your pet’s temperament, favorite toys, treat/food policy, how they do on a leash, and how they typically react to other dogs while on a walk. No breed preference. For cats, I like to know what their temperament is like, and how they like to be touched, if at all. Though we all know that cats will teach that to us themselves!
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.