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Vanessa C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients
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Vanessa C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients
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scotch plains, NJ

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Huge fenced yard. 1dog at the time.

I’m a lifelong dog lover and proud dog owner with over 30 years of experience caring for dogs. I truly can’t imagine my life without them! ❤️ When your dog stays with me, I treat them like they are part of my own family. I have a wonderful family who absolutely loves animals, and I’ve always taught my two children the importance of loving, respecting, and caring for them. Our home has a large, fully fenced backyard with plenty of space for your pup to run, play, and enjoy the outdoors safely. During the summer, they can enjoy our dog pool, and during the colder months, they have their own cozy space with a fireplace, comfortable couch, and TV. 🐶❤️ I also love keeping pet parents connected. I FaceTime several times throughout the stay so you can see your baby, check in, and have peace of mind while you’re away. My children and my dog are very accustomed to having other dogs in our home, and we make every effort to ensure each guest feels comfortable, safe, and loved. For boarding, I only book one dog at a time, allowing me to give your pup the individual attention and care they deserve. Dates marked unavailable are dates that have already been booked. I would absolutely love the opportunity to meet you and your fur baby! I look forward to welcoming them into our home and giving them a safe, loving, and fun stay. 🐾❤️

Qualifications

28 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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93 ratings
Jotie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 30, 2026

Vanessa took really good care of Kaya while I away. I can tell she had a great time and made new doggie and human best friends. We’ll surely be back. Can’t recommend Vanessa enough! She and her amazing family are the absolute best!

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Linda B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 20, 2026

I highly recommend Vanessa! She took wonderful care of Sandy and treated her like family. She kept me updated with messages and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. Sandy came home happy.

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Karen V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 10, 2026

We had a wonderful experience with Vanessa and would definitely use her again when we are away. She is very loving toward our dog and has a very clean and nice space. She updated me with texts which was nice.

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Chris G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 01, 2026

As always, Vanessa does an amazing job when she watches our puppy. I am completely confident when my dog is with her. You can trust your pet with Vanessa!

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Jacinta S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 17, 2026

Vanessa was amazing with Bugsy at doggy daycare! She kept me updated with photos throughout the day, which gave me so much peace of mind. You can tell she really cares, highly recommend!

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David & Kim K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Mar 09, 2026

Bailey had a wonderful day at Vanessa's house. She sent us updates with pictures and videos. It was easy to see that Bailey was well cared for. Vanessa played fetch with Bailey, and had her outside in the yard getting much needed exercise multiple times during the day. We will definitely be back soon!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home so we have the whole day to play and have fun. They are welcome to my whole house . I have a ton of toys for them to play .

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a huge fence in the yard and a small senior dog who absolutely loves new Friends. We have a great relationship with all my clients.

Pets

A typical day

A typical day consist in us getting up between 5:36 AM or if the pop wants to stay a little bit later, they can as well. They will do what they usually do at their own homes. We have breakfast we go out for business maybe a walk or just stay in the backyard we have place during the day and some naps too in the afternoon. I get them ready for dinner and another nice walk we go to bed and will repeat this process next day. They are super happy and tired by the end of the day.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Vanessa can host up to 1 pet per night
I accept small and medium dogs . No puppies unfortunately since my dog is a senior . We need to do a meet and greet prior to boarding
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.