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Vanessa J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
63 repeat clients
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Vanessa J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
63 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $49 per night

Highlights

Vanessa has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Pet loving family with fenced yard

I’ve had pets since I was a young child, for close to 40 years! My two labs were even the ring bearer and flower girls in my wedding! When my dogs passed, I did not get another dog due to increasing work travel. But am missing those furry, loving companions! I've been pet sitting on Rover for almost 2 years and I absolutely love it!

Qualifications

63 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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169 ratings
Jeff & Molly C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 21, 2026

Vanessa was fantastic and helped us out on short notice! Excellent fast communication and a perfect home for our energetic pup!

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Claire E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 25, 2026

Vanessa was responsive and friendly, and clearly cares about all the dogs she takes care of! Ringo had a great time at her house. Would 100% book again!

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Justin S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 21, 2026

Vanessa was just awesome! She has such good communication and she took such good care of my little Benji. She also sent pics/updates everyday. I appreciate her flexibility and care. She also has a great space for dogs with a fenced area for them to run around!

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Veronica L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

Vanessa was very accommodating with our ever changing drop off and pick up times. We will definitely ask Vanessa to care for our senior dog Millie the next time we're in the Durham area.

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Celia A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

Vanessa takes the best care of my dog!!

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Jack Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 10, 2026

Our dog came back happy and tired from his stay with Vanessa! He clearly got lots of love and play! We will definitely be going back for our next boarding need!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work remotely and can easily take multiple walks a day with your dog! I also have a fenced yard and a house with plenty of room to roam around. My goal as a sitter is to take care of your pet the way you do at home and will follow your pet's normal schedule (or whatever you ask!). We promise to give your sweet fur baby lots of love :) All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations and get along with other dogs. Pick ups before 9:00 pm.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a house with a fenced yard for your fur baby to roam around. I can also provide daily walks in my very pet-friendly neighborhood. My children are extremely accustomed to pets and will love them as well! **Pets must be up to date on vaccinations ** Your dog must be up to date on Rabies, Distemper-Parvo, Bordetella, and have a current negative fecal exam. While we do not require the Canine Influenza vaccine, we do recommend it.

A typical day

I live in a very pet-friendly neighborhood. I love to take multiple daily walks, as I work remotely. I also have a fenced yard for your fur baby to roam and enjoy outdoors! Let me know if there are any special needs or requests. Dogs are always fed separately for safety ?

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 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 if your dog has any special needs that I can accommodate. I have three children at home who are very used to pets and absolutely love dogs and cats. My children are all school age, know how to interact appropriately with animals, and responsible.
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.