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Vanessa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Vanessa D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$63 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Basic background check
11 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Worry-free Pet Care by Universal!

MUST BE CAT FRIENDLY! Work-from-home pet care right by Universal Studios, perfect for relaxing park visits with your pet’s care in good hands! I have owned dogs and cats for over 9 years. I especially adore to play with dogs and treat them with the utmost care and love! You are guaranteed semi-hourly and daily updates with cute pictures or videos to match, allowing you to feel closer to your pet while away. I also have a lot of experience with cats, and currently have a cat at home that is gentle and calm. We’d love to welcome in any of your feline family members too!

Cat care experience

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Kitty haven near Universal Studios!

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

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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23 ratings
Christopher V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 14, 2026

Attentive care and great communication. Would definitely have her take care of our dog again!

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Melissa L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Dec 10, 2024

Vanessa took our senior pup when we took a last minute trip to Universal. She is located very close to the park and our dog had a wonderful time. She communicated closely with us the entire time and sent pictures throughout our dog’s stay with her. We would definitely book with her again if we were in the area!

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Braun L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Nov 26, 2024

Vanessa was the perfect sitter we could find. She accepted a very last minute request when our previous sitter canceled. She then sent me updates on Taou, our pup, every jours, letting me know what activity they did and how he was doing. I think Taou had a very great day and he is now sleeping quietly. I definitely recommend Vanessa for a day cafe service. Plus she is only 5 minutes driving for Universal studios which was very convenient for us as we were visiting the park.

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Jon N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 07, 2024

Awesomeness!!!

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Jon N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 14, 2024

Awesome, just awesome!!!

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Jon N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 24, 2024

Super woman!!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home, so your pet will never be lonely and I am available most days of the week after 2PM. For daycare, pets will need to be picked up by 8:30pm WED-SAT, no exceptions. I make sure to take a minimum 2hr break to bring pups to the dog park after 3pm, or play with kitty guests. I also ensure that all pups get at least a short walk or quick potty break every 2-4hrs. All dogs get at least 3 long walks a day.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

All pets have full range of the household, including the bedroom, if they are friendly with cats. We leave the balcony open most of the day for pets to get fresh air and lounge under the warm sun, with constant supervision.

Pets

A typical day

I take all my lovely pup guests for a walk at least 3 times a day, usually about 4 times. In the morning, I take them for a potty break around my community as soon as I wake up, letting them take their time to ensure they are comfortable by the time we get back. I work for a few hours, with frequent play breaks in between for your beloved pet, and take them for another walk around 1-12PM. From then, I wait until around 3-4PM and then promptly walk them to my community’s private dog park, as this is usually prime playtime for all the dogs in the neighborhood! There, they get to interact and run around freely with other lovely pups, allowing them to burn plenty of energy while having a blast. I also make sure to play and interact with them whenever they’re not busy with other furry friends, usually playing fetch or tug of war. I make sure to stay for at least 2 hours to make sure they get the best experience! Once we are home, I will wait until 8-9PM to take them on their final walk, to ensure they are ready to have a peaceful sleep. They are allowed to sleep anywhere they please, including our furniture and bed, as long as they are amicable to our cat. Throughout the day I make sure to feed them and give them plenty of water as per any given instructions, to ensure they maintain their usual routine and have the best experience possible.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
Vanessa can host up to 2 pets per night
1) Do they get along with other animals, especially cats? 2) Do they have all their vaccinations up to date? 3) Are they fully potty trained? If not, what is their level of potty training? (I may not accept non-potty trained pups!) 4) Do they have any behavioral training? 5) Do they have any medical conditions I must be aware of? If so, will I need to administer any medication you provide?
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

Prices include all fees.