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Vanessa A.

Star Sitter

Kennewick, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
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Services

Vanessa can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am currently a full-time online student and single mother. My schedule is fairly flexible. There are times when my kids will have to accompany me. They know how to behave around animals.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Vanessa A.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I like to keep the routine as close to the same as possible for the pets I care for. If they have special things that they are used to, I don’t mind taking the extra time to do them!

Information Vanessa A. would like to know about your pet

If your dog or cat needs any special care, please let me know. I really strive to keep up their routine as much as possible to avoid any stress while pet parents are away.

A typical day

I am available for walks. I love giving pets the attention they need and miss when their pet parents are away. Always give extra cuddles and pets. If there is a toy they like to play with or a ball they like to chase, I am happy to play with them and keep up their regular routine.

Location

Kennewick, WA

Vanessa A.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Vanessa A. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Experienced Compassionate Pet Care

Pet care experience

Hi! I’m a lifelong animal lover with 9 years of pet sitting experience and 6 years of professional experience working with cats and dogs in shelters and boarding facilities. I’m comfortable with pets of all ages, sizes, and personalities, including senior and special-needs pets that require medication or extra care. I’m currently a psychology student and single mom earning extra income doing something I genuinely love. Occasionally I may need to bring my children with me during visits or walks — they are respectful, gentle with animals, and have grown up around pets their whole lives. As a pet owner myself, I know how important it is to find someone you trust. I’ll always treat your pets like family and do my best to keep them happy, safe, and comfortable while you’re away!

Cat care experience

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Fellow Feline Lover!

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

Reviews

Christina M.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 06, 2026
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Vanessa has looked after our kitties a couple of times now, and she does a great job! She posts detailed updates and photos, and always lets us know of any issues. She does awesome with giving one of our cats medicine. It’s not easy being away from your fur babies, but it helps to know that they’re in good hands!

Christina M.
Drop-In Visits • May 18, 2026
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Vanessa was wonderful! She gave my cat medication with no issues. She was very communicative, always on time, and left a detailed update. She made me feel at ease with being away from our babies. Would definitely recommend her!!

Mark K.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 10, 2025
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Vanessa did a great job of taking care of my cats and bird while I was on vacation. She also informed me of a problem with my heating system and was able to adjust settings to regain heating until a technician was able to come out to repair it. I would recommend Vanessa to anyone needing a pet sitter.

Sofía H.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 08, 2025
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She was absolutely amazing, my partner and I greatly appreciate how easy it was to contact her, how quickly she got back to us, and how attentive she was to our dog with many photos sent to us (which there is never a maximum for and we always love). Would recommend her to anyone who's considering her to look after their animals.

About Vanessa A.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I like to keep the routine as close to the same as possible for the pets I care for. If they have special things that they are used to, I don’t mind taking the extra time to do them!

Information Vanessa A. would like to know about your pet

If your dog or cat needs any special care, please let me know. I really strive to keep up their routine as much as possible to avoid any stress while pet parents are away.

A typical day

I am available for walks. I love giving pets the attention they need and miss when their pet parents are away. Always give extra cuddles and pets. If there is a toy they like to play with or a ball they like to chase, I am happy to play with them and keep up their regular routine.

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Vanessa A.

Star Sitter

Kennewick, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews