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Vanessa C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Vanessa C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$28 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Services for all types of animals!

Hi, I’m Vanessa! 😊 I've had dogs and all kinds of animals my entire life. I started walking dogs and pet-sitting when I was 14. I have 2 dogs of my own, along with a cat and a snake. I am a former Animal Care and Behavior Specialist at the SPCA in Garner, NC. I've had experience with all kinds of dogs. I can administer medications. I'm patient and loving with all animals. I've worked in zoos and wildlife rescues. Animals are my whole world!

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

ALL animals MUST be listed on your profile, NO EXCEPTIONS! We can always adjust pricing if needed to match what kind of animal it is but all information regarding services must be on the app! Please include helpful information about each of your animals if possible on their individual profiles. Thank you!!!! (: Drop in visits: While a fenced in yard is not required for drop in visits, it’s always appreciated! Please remember that these are NOT walks, if you would like to schedule a walk, please select the proper service. Thank you! We can play fetch in your yard, play inside, run out in the sprinklers, have cuddle time, etc.. These visits are pretty open ended! Please just let me know what you expect for this service (: Please note that if you are requesting drop in visits (for dogs) while you are out of town, there need to be a minimum of 3 visits per day so there are no accidents. Thank you!! Walks: There need to be sidewalks/designated walking spaces in your immediate area to make this a more pleasant experience for everyone! Dogs need to be leash trained!! Puppies under a year old are totally fine, but please don’t expect us to go long distances if your puppy is not leash trained (puppies are welcomed but there is a higher rate). Spayed/neutered dogs are preferred but I will accept bookings for dogs that are not spayed/neutered if they are well behaved (: If you have a distance goal in mind for this service please let me know ahead of time! If you have more than one pup, please ensure they walk well together (separate walks are fine too if you want to split the time). Reactive dogs are okay as long as they are leash trained, just let me know what their reactivities/frustrations are and I will absolutely make the necessary accommodations!! Please try not to schedule walks during the hottest parts of the day, this is for your dog(s) safety!! Overnight care: This is NOT a 24/7 service. Please don’t expect me to be in your home all day (if this is the kind of care you need, you can ask about my hourly rate). Typically I will be at your house an hour or two before your dog(s) go to bed and an hour or two after they wake up and I can generally stop by 1-2 times a day for a 30-60min check in/walk. Meet and greets are required for this service! ALL dogs must be house trained (puppies are okay but there is an extra charge). The break down of pricing is as follows: $100 overnight fee (non holidays), $50 for the first animal, $50 per dog, and $10 for each additional cat. Let’s discuss what your expectations are and do a meet and greet and we can go from there (: A designated room and bed with CLEAN linens is required. Free Wi-fi is required. A key/garage door opener/door code etc. is required. I will not accept any type of request where an owner remotely lets me in or I have to visit a leasing office to get access (this is just a hassle for all parties). Please provide your own poop bags, treats and cleaning supplies for any potential accidents. OTHER ANIMALS: I can absolutely care for other types of animals but each animal must have its own profile listing. We can discuss pricing and the type of care you need and go from there!

Ratings and reviews

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Melanie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 28, 2023

Vanessa is the very best with our dogs. We couldn’t ask for anyone better. She’s a true gem and treats our dogs as if they were her own.

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Dawn P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 06, 2023

Vanessa did a great job for us when we went out of town for a few days. We feel very comfortable having her come in and out while we were away. Our dogs did very well with her too. We are going to continue working with Vanessa. She is reliable, conscientious and great with dogs. Thank you so much, Vanessa!

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Chelsey D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 07, 2023

Vanessa is an amazing dog and house sitter! She is extremely knowledgable about dogs and went above and beyond with the things I asked her to do with my pup. She was very respectful and left my house cleaner than it was before! She also communicated quickly and gave me lots of update. I would love to work with her again for all my trips!

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Melanie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 01, 2023

Excellent with my rescue dog! He loves to play fetch with her and warmed up very quickly to Vanessa. She is very attentive to his needs and makes sure he is happy since he’s an athlete he loves to be outside a lot. She is very active with him. Would highly recommend!

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Joseph G.
Jan 26, 2020

No one shows animals more genuine and earnest love than Vanessa. She is the proud owner of 3 puppy dogs (ages ranging from 3 to 10), and one superciliously regal cat; most waking moments while not at school and work involve making their lives as cozy as possible. With more than a decade of animal care experience, she has fostered puppy dogs, worked at the SPCA, and even volunteered and cared for tigers and lemurs. She will shower your pets with compassion, love — and, owner permitting, with snacks.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work full time during the week but often have availability on weeknights and weekends. Please reach out and we can see if it’s a good fit!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Vanessa can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please let me know ahead of time if your dog is reactive, not leash trained, is currently in training, or has any special accommodations, etc.. just so the visit or walk is a more positive experience for everyone!
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.