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Vanessa G.

South Haven, MI

5 out of 5.0 stars
39 reviews
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Pawsitive thinking!❤️🐾

Pet care experience

I have experience caring for dogs of every kind for the past 10 years. Nearly all of my working experience is with animals, and I am comfortable with any size, age, or temperament! Not only am I experienced in walking dogs, but I also have experience bathing as well as taking dog photography. I am employed in a doggy daycare in Saugatuck as well - available Mon-Thursday for medium to extra large size breed dogs! 🐶 I have experience caring for senior dogs as well, as I have one of my own. Senior pups will always hold a place in my heart ❤.

Cat care experience

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

Reviews

Jenny S.
Drop-In Visits • jul 26, 2025
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Vanessa was amazing for my boys! She did an excellent job and we will be calling her in the future for sure.

Charles H.
Dog Walking • jun 16, 2025
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We used Vanessa for the first time, for dog walking. She did a good job and communicated well. She even left a nice note.

Raelynn H.
Drop-In Visits • jan 31, 2024
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The absolute best, my pets look forward to seeing her and I can feel confident they're in good hands!

Amy T.
Dog Walking • dec 06, 2023
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Thanks so much for always taking such good care of the boys when I’m out of town!! We are so sad to hear you are moving (you will be so hard to replace) but we wish you the best with your move!!

About Vanessa G.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very organized and communicative when it comes to performing services to families. I am comfortable leashing, harnessing, as well as muzzling all dog breeds if need be. Caring for animals and their safety is my number one priority.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Vanessa G. would like to know about your pet

Important information to know beforehand would be a pets temperament level. Additionally, since I have a dog of my own that is leash reactive, I believe it is important to note this behavioral issue as well so that I could plan our walks accordingly and make sure the dog is most comfortable.

A typical day

Fetch, runs, parks, you name it! I enjoy adding behavioral training and play services for more active dogs! Additionally, I offer a photography session with each walk as a complimentary service! I am also available for baths in your home. This is an additional service under drop in visits, and I will use owner provided shampoo for your pet :)

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$18per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$45per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$18per walk
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Vanessa can host

Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Vanessa can watch in your home

Cats

Availability

I am finishing graduate school and have picked back up with the flexibility to walk your sweet pups and cats, big or small! I am available all hours on weekend days and Monday/Tuesday/Friday. Weds and Thursday I work at doggy daycare if your pup is interested (over 20 lbs, please message me for more details). I am employed in a doggy daycare in Saugatuck as well - available Mon-Thursday for medium to extra large size breed dogs! 🐶 There are no more than 20 well behaved dogs each day, we are a 4 acre enclosed park with a temperature controlled barn. Please send me a message if your dogs are daycare experienced and looking for more positive enrichment! I am happy to transport. Drop in visits and walks are available any time Mon/Tues/Fri and Saturday/Sunday. I offer a bath service during drop in visits! I prefer owner provides shampoo for their pet for any skin allergies etc. I will bring my own supplies as well!

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About Vanessa G.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very organized and communicative when it comes to performing services to families. I am comfortable leashing, harnessing, as well as muzzling all dog breeds if need be. Caring for animals and their safety is my number one priority.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Vanessa G. would like to know about your pet

Important information to know beforehand would be a pets temperament level. Additionally, since I have a dog of my own that is leash reactive, I believe it is important to note this behavioral issue as well so that I could plan our walks accordingly and make sure the dog is most comfortable.

A typical day

Fetch, runs, parks, you name it! I enjoy adding behavioral training and play services for more active dogs! Additionally, I offer a photography session with each walk as a complimentary service! I am also available for baths in your home. This is an additional service under drop in visits, and I will use owner provided shampoo for your pet :)

Location

South Haven, MI

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Pets

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Vanessa G.

South Haven, MI

5 out of 5.0 stars
39 reviews