Valeriia M.
Valeriia M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
A dog is a member of the family
25+ years caring for dogs of every breed and size, plus extensive experience with cats. I’ve helped deliver litters, given medications, and maintained spotless litter boxes. Cats trust me deeply — they often bring their kittens to my bed. I always take time to learn your pet’s routine, needs, and personality beforehand. I walk my own dogs three times daily and have a very flexible schedule, allowing me to provide consistent, loving care tailored to each animal.
Cat care experience
Valeriia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Valeriia took great care of our dog, Monty! She communicated clearly and sent lots of photos. Monty came back happy and tired from all the playing and exercise she provided
Valeriia took excellent care of our two senior terriers for a week while we were on vacation. Before we left, she made sure to get to know the dogs so they would be comfortable with her. She asked great questions about the dogs and their routines. All of this helped us to feel confident that our dogs would be well cared for. During our trip, she sent photos and updates. Valeriia took great care of our dogs and our home (including my house plants, which look better than ever.) I feel so lucky to have found Valeriia. She clearly loves dogs and they love her! We will for sure be using her again. Highly recommend!
Valeriia took excellent care of my dog. You can tell she is a dog lover and really treats your pet as part of the family. She took the dogs out for daily walks. She was a great communicator and sent plenty of updates throughout the trip. Highly recommend!
Great sitter, great communication. I enjoyed the photos and activity updates. I was confident Smokey was in good hands and got the attention and entertainment she enjoys. Would book again.
Valerria took great care of our two dogs!
Valeria is really great! I wish I could give her 10 ⭐️ she treated my dog like family, super caring and I could tell my pet felt comfortable and loved. My pet is super anxious but she is patient and that helped my dog be confident with her. Reliable, kind, and very attentive. I will definitely book her over and over again.
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Schedule
My schedule is very flexible for pet sitting. I drop my daughter off at school by 8:30–9:00 AM and pick her up at 3:25 PM. The rest of the day I work online only 2–3 hours, so I’m happily available for morning, midday, and afternoon dog walks, drop-ins, or house sitting. I walk my own dogs three times a day, which keeps me active and ensures I’m always ready to give your pets the regular outdoor time they need. Weekends and evenings are also usually open
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My schedule is very flexible for pet sitting. I drop my daughter off at school by 8:30–9:00 AM and pick her up at 3:25 PM. The rest of the day I work online only 2–3 hours, so I’m happily available for morning, midday, and afternoon dog walks, drop-ins, or house sitting. I walk my own dogs three times a day, which keeps me active and ensures I’m always ready to give your pets the regular outdoor time they need. Weekends and evenings are also usually open.
Pets
A typical day
Every pet is different, so I adjust activities based on age, energy level, personality, and the owner’s routine. A typical visit includes feeding, fresh water, bathroom breaks, walks, playtime, affection, and making sure the pet feels relaxed and emotionally comfortable while their owner is away. For dogs, I enjoy active walks, calm neighborhood walks for seniors, fetch, basic reinforcement of good behavior, and giving them attention and companionship. I pay close attention to body language and energy levels, especially with anxious or older dogs. I also have a minivan, and with the owner’s approval, I can take dogs on safe outings during hot summer days — for example to a shaded park, a dog park, or the beach — to help avoid overheating and protect paws from hot asphalt. For cats, I spend time playing, talking to them, brushing if they enjoy it, and helping shy cats feel safe at their own pace. I also send regular photo updates so owners know their pets are doing well.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsValeriia can host up to 2 pets per night
- Getting to know your pets beforehand is really important to me. I like to learn about their habits, character, likes and dislikes, routines, and any special needs ahead of time. This preparation allows me to build trust quickly and give them the calm, loving care they deserve right from day one Let me know about your pet's physical condition. Your pet's heart condition and ability to tolerate aerobic exercise. Let me know about your pet's pregnancy or other characteristics. What are temperament traits and what are triggers