Profile image

Valerie Y.

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients
Profile image

Valerie Y.

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Valerie has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dog lover of all dogs

I grew up with dogs and have always been asked by family, friends and neighbors to care for their dogs. I’ve successfully cared for the well-behaved and the ill-mannered pets. My family knows me as the dog whisperer, and my friends know to look for the closest dogs when they loose me in a crowd. I believe that a tired dog is a happy, good dog. I will gage your dogs abilities and let them set the pace. I am a neat and tidy person. I can follow the dog rules as well as you explain them to me. I'm currently enrolled in graduate school, and have classes that I have to attend in person. This means that I may be gone for up to 6 hours at a time for classes. My goal is to make you and your dog happy and for you to know that your pet has the best care.

Qualifications

28 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I cannot have pets at my place, so I will come to you. Please be transparent about any house rules. I promise to be as respectful as if it were my own home.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
stars
91 ratings
Alli H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 27, 2026

Valerie is a recurring sitter for our two pups and as always did an amazing job with our girls! She is great with daily updates and we can tell she really loves our dogs!

Profile image
Profile image
Alli H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 10, 2026

Valerie was communicative leading up to and during her stay. She left my home the way it was when she got there. Most importantly, she cared for and loved my dogs as if they were her own!

Profile image
Profile image
Nick M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 03, 2026

Valerie was a great caretaker and companion for our dog while we were out of town. Highly recommended. Will be looking to work with her going forward.

Profile image
Zach L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 28, 2025

Valerie provided thorough updates and checked in with pictures daily. She took the time to visit beforehand and meet our pups, and was able to make sure their individual personalities and energy levels were respected. We felt very at ease knowing they were in excellent, caring hands! We would trust Valerie to house sit again!

Profile image
Profile image
Rachel G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 01, 2025

I can't recommend Valerie enough! She is amazing. I have a reactive and fearful dog who doesn't make walking in the city easy, but Valerie helps her be confident on their walks each week.

Profile image
Lauren L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 21, 2025

This is our second time having Valerie house sit and she was beyond fantastic with my 2 pups, one of which is very nervous/anxious. She sent updates with pictures several times a day and left my home cleaner than when she arrived. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and she will be my go to next time I need a dog sitter!

Profile image
Profile image

Calendar and availability

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
SMTWTFS

Schedule

I am currently enrolled in graduate school. This fall I have classes in afternoons and evenings. I may be in available for up to 6 hours at time. Please reach out for my available times.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Valerie can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
I’d love to know who your dog is friendly to. People? Other dogs? Is there anything you’ve been working on together that you want me to help enforce? Is there anything you want me to be aware of?
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.