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Vanessa J.

4.9 out of 5 stars
162 repeat clients
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Vanessa J.

4.9 out of 5 stars
162 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
26 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

You got it? Any pet, anytime!

Hi there! I am a part time Psychology student, and full time Animal Lover! I've been a Dr Doolittle my whole life! Extensively experienced with all kinds of pets. From the fury to the hooved, feathered to the scaled, large and small, I've either owned it or cared for it. I love all animals! Drove my mother crazy. I have been helping people with their pet babies since I was ten years old. I really enjoy it, and your pet is like my pet and its awesome! I pet sit to raise some more funds for college. So thank you ahead of time for contributing to the Vanessa college fund :) You and your pet are getting me one step closer to a bachelors degree! Even after I graduate, I will probably still pet sit lol Experince: As I mentioned before, I have had animals since I was a child, six to seven years old. I've read several books, watched documentaries on all sorts of animals. Hobbie/Activities: When I am not doing school or watching a pet, I am usually at the movies or bowling. I also volunteer from time to time. In closing, I appreciate your time, and thank you for reading my profile!

Qualifications

162 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
26 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
379 ratings
Maria H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 11, 2026

Our little Shih Tzu Rey has stayed with Vanessa numerous times. We know he is always a happy little dude staying at her place. Definitely plan on using her services again because she is just fantastic.

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Amanda K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 07, 2026

Vanessa is the best! She takes great care of Jesse and has been very flexible. We would recommend her to anyone!

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Dionne M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 20, 2026

Vanessa seemed very concerned about the comfort of my pet during her visit. She was kind and attentive.

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Marichelle P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 23, 2026

Vanessa took incredible care of our dogs and kept us updated the whole time with videos and pictures, which gave us total peace of mind. You can tell she truly cares, and we’d absolutely book with her again!

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Nathan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 29, 2025

Great service and flexibility. Thank you!

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Alley G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 30, 2025

Vanessa was great with our pet who is a "rescue" dog.

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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 4-8 hours

Pets

A typical day

I subscribe to the Ceasar Milan way of thinking, animals have fun with me but also learn to be well behaved in home. We go for walks to bond and I give lots love while they are with me. Perks, I am a homemaker/ online college student. So your pets will always be out and about with me. When I leave to run errands, I am gone from an hour to 2hours at most. Hands on. I am very attentive, calm and assertive. I give lots of love and attention to your pets!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Vanessa can host up to 4 pets per night
I am open to all situations. I am completely comfortable with special needs pets, puppies and even "unruly" pets. I am fine with giving meds and or injections. There isn't much I can't handle. Some of the current pets I look after range from senior dogs to puppies. My youngest client is a 10 week old schnauzer, the oldest 15. In addition to the various dogs I care for, I also care for a couple cats.
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