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Vanessa A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Vanessa A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
14 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Friendly Fellow Dog-Mom

**New clients, please read below!** I have grown up with dogs my whole life. I have a 14 year old Shih Tzu of my own that I have cared for since I was a teen. I frequently dog sit for family & friends and I have experience with all kinds of breeds. In the past, I have cared for small and large breeds as well as senior dogs & puppies! A dog’s safety and well-being is my number one priority.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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8 ratings
Holly K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 18, 2025

Literally the best. She is an amazing sitter and deals with my crazy dogs and I appreciate it sooooooo much.

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Holly K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 15, 2025

Vanessa is amazing! Both my dogs absolutely love her and she is so responsive and caring with them. After their 1st daycare day with her the next day we started driving into the neighborhood and they got so excited because they knew they were going to see her. I’ll refer her to anyone who needs a dog sitter/walker.

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Naila O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 21, 2025

Bolt is a big dog so I don’t leave him with just anyone. The meet & greet with Vanessa went super well, so I decided to go ahead with the booking. It was the right choice! Bolt loved staying with Vanessa. She is super sweet, and followed all of my instructions. Took pictures, took Bolt for a long walk, and fed him. Definitely will book with her again! Super recommend!! Thank you Vanessa!

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Randi P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 08, 2025

Very communicative and took great pictures

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Bryce D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 18, 2024

Vanessa is awesome. Very good communication and treats my dog with so much love and respect.

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Bryce D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • May 26, 2024

Vanessa is the best! She treated my dog so well and I can’t thank her enough.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

New Clients: I cannot accept same day walks as I require a meet & greet! I currently work from home Monday through Friday. Due to my work schedule, the following is how I currently accept bookings; Drop-ins/walks: Midday or evenings (after 5pm) for weekdays. Weekends can be anytime. Boarding/day care: anytime, given that I’m available. I can be flexible, so if you need extra accommodations I can definitely work with you. A meet & greet will be required for any new clients to make sure we’re a good fit!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a pet friendly apartment in a gated community. There is a vast grassy area behind my building and I have a screened in balcony that is loved by many pups. I make sure to keep all pets within my view at all times. I can assure that your pet will always be safe & gets plenty of love and affection from me :)

Pets

A typical day

If it’s not too hot, I like to take long walks around my community. There’s a few ponds and lots of trees and squirrels that are always running around. Many scents and things to explore with your pup! I also like to play inside with toys and spoil them with treats afterwards.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Vanessa can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know about their temperament. If there is anything I should avoid or look out for. Also if there are any medical conditions that I should be aware of. I believe in full transparency for the sake of your pet’s safety as well as my own. As long as it is brought to my attention, I can work with various dog personalities.
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.