Vanessa L.
Simsbury, CT
Services
Vanessa can host
Vanessa can care for
Availability
I work entirely remote so I’m with my dogs nearly 24/7. Whether lounging around at home, enjoying playtime outside in the yard or going for nice walks my life is devoted to my own fur family. And I’d love to pay it forward and offer my devoted care to your pets for those times when you can’t be nuzzled up at home with them.
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About Vanessa L.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
My dogs are treated like family. They have full run of the house with toys scattered about. On beautiful days we hang out for hours on our gated deck. And in the summertime they love coming out to our fenced in pool for playtime complete with a sun shelf which serves as a fun, puppy splash pad. Every moment is fully supervised. Especially when we are outdoors. Our backyard is partially fenced but for all of our fur-guests I will be personally taking them out on leash for potty breaks. While our dogs are incredibly obedient and frolick about off-leash in our yard I never want to chance an escape artists for our fur-guests. My dogs love to snuggle on the couches and bed and we never deny them that. Which is the same way we’d welcome a new friend into the mix. We’re used to dog hair everywhere :) Whatever your needs - just ask. I’m happy to accommodate your little one.
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Information Vanessa L. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any special needs that need to be accounted for. Your dog must be fully up to date on their vaccines - including rabies, Bordetella (kennel cough), DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus) and Canine Influenza. I prefer to work with dogs that are sweet, docile and play well with other dogs. I don’t mind high energy or puppies. But in order to protect my own wolf pack unfortunately aggressive or territorial dogs will not be the right fit. A meet and greet can be arranged ahead of time. And that’s preferred. I’d also prefer a meet and greet if doing drop-ins so your dog will be familiar with me before coming for our first visit together.
A typical day
A typical day depending on weather looks like a morning play in the backyard with the dogs. Time for potty breaks. Breakfast all around. Supervised playtime all day long in my downstairs portion of the house. I have a beautiful deck out back that’s gated so we can all hang out together. It has a pergola overhead to help shade the space. Usually that’s lounge time for everyone. Then lunch time if your little one typically gets lunch. Plenty of bathroom breaks through the day. And then closer to 5pm we can all head out to the pool for some puppy swims and frolick on the patio. Then dinner and a bone for everyone as we decompress and get ready for bedtime. I am a photographer as well so I can send plenty of photos throughout the course of the day to keep you updated. I can put a gate up in the living room so we can all be in the same space together for overnights. I only tend to use crates overnight for puppies under one year old. But if you prefer differently you can let me know.
Location
Simsbury, CT
Pets
Vanessa L. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Doting dog mom with loving home :)
Pet care experience
I’ve been a devoted dog mom for my entire adult life, opting for fur babies over physical children. I’m the proud momma of a Yorkie, German Shepherd and Bernese Mountain Dog. I also volunteer as a foster with New England Puppy Rescue (NEPR). I believe that sharing our lives with dogs is one of life’s greatest joys. And while there’s few things I enjoy more than cozy days home with my babies, I also have a strong passion for travel. For years I have tried an assortment of different pet sitters and it’s been a bit frustrating. We’ve had sitters where their prices jumped substantially without warning. Ones that have promised to send photos and then provided minimal updates during their stay. And others that were hard to coordinate dates with. But worst of all we’ve dealt with too many that didn’t quite feel like the right fit. They lacked that feeling of warmth and connection. Over these experiences I have learned that it can feel impossible at times to find the care that truly puts your mind at peace. And so I’ve decided to become that in which I seek. I want to be a safe haven for others - so that when you’re out of town you can feel the truest sense of comfort knowing your beloved pets are in the best care possible. Not only will I treat your dogs like they’re my own - spoiled with plenty of playtime and affection - but I will provide daily report cards and beautiful candid photos. I am a firm believer in building relationships with my clientele so you’ll feel comfortable each and every time you need my care. My three dogs are incredibly sweet and will also make for great hosts, if you should decide to have us watch your little cutie in our home. We have a beautiful, spacious partially fenced in yard. A fenced in pool with its own puppy deck for those hot days when the pups want to bask in a few inches of splash time (life jackets are an option). We also have a gated deck so everyone can hang outside together without any concern of wildlife. I am flexible to make sure you’re getting the customized care your little one needs. I even offer an add-on option of airport pickup and dropoff if you’re traveling. Whatever you need, I’m willing to work with you to become your trusted go-to for your pet’s needs.
Reviews
Vanessa was incredible ! She took a fairly last min booking and took the BEST care of my dog , Riggs. I can not say enough good things about her - her communication was the BEST.
Vanessa was amazing with our little guy — she was so communicative throughout the whole stay, sending lots of photos and videos. She also has three dogs that were all great with our super high energy puppy. She was has so much love for animals and that totally came through with her care for our puppy!
Vanessa is a great communicator and goes above and beyond! She takes her care seriously and gives lots of love to our pets.
I used Vanessa for the first time on Thanksgiving. She took really good care of little Milo. He can be shy, but he was very comfortable with Vanessa. I will definitely use her again.
About Vanessa L.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
My dogs are treated like family. They have full run of the house with toys scattered about. On beautiful days we hang out for hours on our gated deck. And in the summertime they love coming out to our fenced in pool for playtime complete with a sun shelf which serves as a fun, puppy splash pad. Every moment is fully supervised. Especially when we are outdoors. Our backyard is partially fenced but for all of our fur-guests I will be personally taking them out on leash for potty breaks. While our dogs are incredibly obedient and frolick about off-leash in our yard I never want to chance an escape artists for our fur-guests. My dogs love to snuggle on the couches and bed and we never deny them that. Which is the same way we’d welcome a new friend into the mix. We’re used to dog hair everywhere :) Whatever your needs - just ask. I’m happy to accommodate your little one.
Home
Information Vanessa L. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any special needs that need to be accounted for. Your dog must be fully up to date on their vaccines - including rabies, Bordetella (kennel cough), DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus) and Canine Influenza. I prefer to work with dogs that are sweet, docile and play well with other dogs. I don’t mind high energy or puppies. But in order to protect my own wolf pack unfortunately aggressive or territorial dogs will not be the right fit. A meet and greet can be arranged ahead of time. And that’s preferred. I’d also prefer a meet and greet if doing drop-ins so your dog will be familiar with me before coming for our first visit together.
A typical day
A typical day depending on weather looks like a morning play in the backyard with the dogs. Time for potty breaks. Breakfast all around. Supervised playtime all day long in my downstairs portion of the house. I have a beautiful deck out back that’s gated so we can all hang out together. It has a pergola overhead to help shade the space. Usually that’s lounge time for everyone. Then lunch time if your little one typically gets lunch. Plenty of bathroom breaks through the day. And then closer to 5pm we can all head out to the pool for some puppy swims and frolick on the patio. Then dinner and a bone for everyone as we decompress and get ready for bedtime. I am a photographer as well so I can send plenty of photos throughout the course of the day to keep you updated. I can put a gate up in the living room so we can all be in the same space together for overnights. I only tend to use crates overnight for puppies under one year old. But if you prefer differently you can let me know.
Vanessa L.
Simsbury, CT