Valerie Z.
Valerie Z.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
CA$18 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Caring pet companion for all sizes
I have taken care of pets, my own and others’, since my teen years. There’s a special place in my heart for senior animals, big dogs, and feisty cats. I completed safety training for handling stressed animals during a brief stint volunteering with the BCSPCA. I can care for cats and dogs with specialty diets and senior needs, as well as administer medications and special care as necessary.
Cat care experience
Valerie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I follow any instructions given to care for clients' pets in their own home. I’m very clean, tidy, and respectful of others’ spaces. I can water plants, clean up pet messes, and care for pets in their own spaces.
Ratings and reviews
Valerie was absolutely wonderful! She house sat for us and took such great care of our cats, Charlie and Willow, while we were away. We felt completely comfortable knowing they were in such caring and attentive hands. She was also incredibly accommodating when our plans changed, which we really appreciated. Valerie was respectful and caring toward our home and made sure Charlie and Willow were well looked after and comfortable while we were gone. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing our home and cats were being cared for by someone we could trust. We would absolutely recommend Valerie to anyone looking for a reliable, kind, and accommodating pet and house sitter, and we would happily have her watch Charlie and Willow again!
Valerie was one time, attentive, friendly, followed instructions, took leo on his walks and gave him snuggles. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a house sitter
Valerie is a true pet-lover! She house-sat for us and took care of our two cats while we were on vacation, and they had a great time together. Valerie followed all of our instructions, was a great communicator, and took loving care of Masala and Chai while we were gone. She left our house tidy and our cats happy, which is all you can ask for in a house- and pet-sitter. Highly recommend!
Val has taken care of my dog countless times while I'm away and I wouldn't hesitate to choose her help every time. She’s reliable, caring, and genuinely loves all animals. I know my dog is in her hands because she treats every pet like her own. I highly recommend Val to anyone looking for a great dog walker or sitter. A+!
Val absolutely adores pets. She’s kind, bubbly and fun and full of love for our dog. She’s also respectful of our house when watching the dog. She has watched our dog on multiple occasions when we were out of town for a weekend or longer, including early morning or late nights. Val is the kind of person you want to be looking after your adored pet, and we’ll continue calling her next time we need a dog sitter!
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Schedule
I work from home and have a very flexible schedule. I maintain a consistent quiet lifestyle that can incorporate pets’ own routines to put them at ease and accommodate clients' needs. My services vary by travel distance: I can drop-in to visit pet(s) during the day for clients in Vancouver, northern Richmond, and western Burnaby. I can travel to provide pet-sitting/house-sitting services overnight or for several consecutive days throughout Metro Vancouver's municipalities.