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Vanessa C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Vanessa C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

WFH looking for fur colleagues!

I've had a dog my entire life then back in 2019 I adopted my first fur baby! I learned the importance of trusting a sitter with your pet after many good and bad experiences both professionally and with friends. For the last year and half, I had a roommate with 3 additional dogs and learned how to properly manage multiple dog personalities and set up a fool proof system to keep dogs separated as needed, but still provide a fun and safe space. I also fostered roughly 3-4 dogs over the last year and recently took a step back to devote a safer and more dedicated space for Rover care. It's now just me and my dog Louis and we're ready for all of the furry friends to keep us company. I work from home and truly enjoy all kinds of fur babies keeping me company throughout the day. My fully fenced in yard is large enough for sufficient play time and love to get outside to play often!

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
52% response rate
Usually responds within a few days
100% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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36 ratings
Katrina G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 08, 2026

Vanessa was great to communicate with and sent a daily photo my little dude, Side Eye! Her backyard set up is great for the pups and my pup had a great time and was a happy camper when I picked him up. Will definitely use her again.

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Paul E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 15, 2026

Vanessa was great with our dog Reggie! Great communication, quick to respond and provided daily updates with pictures and videos. 10/10 highly recommend!

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Holland R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 03, 2026

Vanessa is and was my absolute life saver. I have a 15.5 year old pup that needs a lot of meds, routine, care, flexibility, and Vanessa provided all of that and more. She and her 9 year old baby Luis were beyond kind to Fievel. I am so so grateful for her and her fenced in yard haha being in salt lake. She works from home so she really is such a great fit to watch our little family members.

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Melanie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 02, 2025

Great stay for our dog. Communication was great and we couldn’t ask for more!

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Megan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 20, 2025

Vanessa did a good job taking care of Leo. She sent updates each day and Leo came back happy and healthy. Vanessa was quick to respond and easy to coordinate with.

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Sean A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 24, 2025

A great stay as always! Cherry came back tired and happy. I can always trust Vanessa to take good care of my pup while I'm away

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Schedule

I work from home and occasionally leave in the afternoons for a fitness class, but in general I am such a homebody and rely on my pet friends to keep me company and make me feel safer in my home. I enjoy an early morning routine to take the fur kids out to the yard for morning potty and play, then come inside for a peaceful day ahead but letting out pets 2-3x throughout the day until feeding time around 5. From there, we'll potty and play outside and have one more potty before bedtime.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I adore any and all dogs and treat them with the most care and kindness I possibly can. Dogs are often so scared after their owner leaves and I make it my mission to gain trust immediately. But I also know some dogs just don't want to be bothered. I get that on a deep level.

Pets

A typical day

I have a large yard and love to play fetch either together as a pack or 1:1 to avoid any rough housing. I also have several mind-stimulating food puzzle games that will keep them entertained and busy. I have a nearby park with a dog park that we can walk to as well! However, I typically do not engage with dog parks and will only do so on request.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Vanessa can host up to 3 pets per night
Let me know what triggers your dog! Are they food guarding? Do they like music? Do they like to watch TV? Are they prone to chewing on things and need to be watched closely? I want all of the details to make your pet as comfortable as possible.
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.