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Vane d.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Vane d.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from €12 per visit

Highlights

Identity Verified
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Behavioural trainer,Cat&Dogsitter

Hi there! I'm Vanesa and I'm deeply passionated about animals. I am a professional behaviourist, psychologist and specialised in dogs and cats reactivity (frustration, fear, anxiety and agression). I'm a nutrionist in natural diets and practice holistic therapies for animals, and I'm a professional cat & dog sitter as well. I have always been accompanied by both cats and dogs in my life and currently have a lovely 16 years old cat. 👩🏼‍🏫I have more than 10 years of experience in animal care and treatment, animal comunication, behaviour, and holistic therapies, as well as with animal welfare associations (refuges), including more than 5 years in Spain and in The Netherlands. 🧐I'm able to identify behavioural problems in dogs and cats, interpret their body language, detect any other issues they may have, and deal with emergency situations. If you’re looking for a professional who knows how to look after your pet, understand its needs and provide specialised care, feel free to get in touch with me. Your dog or cat will definitely be in good hands. 🚘 Parking and transport outside Alkmaar are charged separately. 🇪🇸🇧🇷🇬🇧🇳🇱 I speak Spanish, Portuguese, English and a medium level of Dutch. 🗓️ I'm available during the whole year! I look forward to meet your little companion 😸🐶!

Cat care experience

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Behavioural trainer,Cat&Dogsitter

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

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
80% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a small flat with a terrace, but it’s pet-friendly. I have a 16-year-old cat with kidney problems. I only look after dogs at my home – dogs that are cat-friendly and do not suffer from separation anxiety.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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4 ratings
Svetlana D.
Aug 25, 2020

Vanessa was wonderful with my cat Sonia, she looked after her for 2,5 weeks and did a great job. She was always very quick with communication, found her way with Sonia easily (Sonia is not so easy on communication with people she doesn't know), send us pictures and videos regularly for reassurance, that all is going well. Vanessa left our place beautifully tidy before our return. I highly recommend Vanessa! Svetlana

Jeroen D.
Jul 19, 2020

It took Vanesa just 2 days to win the trust of my two shy and timid cats. She sent photos and videos every day and I came home to find two relaxed cats. Communication before, during and after the booking went very well; she is quick to respond.

Wija O.
Sep 04, 2019

We were so happy for Vanessa to take care of our cats. She really bonded with them and took time to play with them. We loved the pictures and videos she send us during our holiday. It’s good to know who we can ask for a next time 😉

Corie P.
Dec 09, 2018

Vanesa was really fantastic! The cats loved her. She went above and beyond cleaning the litter box and giving food and water. She played with them and sent us pictures and videos. As parents, this gave us a lot a lot of peace and allowed us to enjoy our vacation. She was also very communicative before and after our vacation. We have now found our permanent cat sitter!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have plenty of time to spend with the animals. You can contact me at any time of the year. Monday to Friday, at weekends and during the holidays.

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
Vane can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
I do not offer overnight stays with dogs at dogs owner's home, although I have taken dogs for walks and occasionally looked after some dogs at my own home. I only accept dogs that are calm and friendly towards cats, and that do not suffer from separation anxiety or are used to staying in a safe place in the house, such as a pet carrier or cage. I do not offer overnight stays at cat owners’ homes, but I do visit to feed, play with and look after them in their own home. Travel costs outside Alkmaar are charged separately.
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.