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Vanessa L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
83 repeat clients
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Vanessa L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
83 repeat clients
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Lake Road, MILWAUKIE, OR

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Vanessa has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Loved, pampered, spoiled...

Dogs are my soul mates. I have taken care of dogs since I was a child.. I have never lived without one! I also own a dog food and dog treat company called Romeo's Recipes that caters to the special dietary needs of canines! My current pack of 4 always welcomes guest dogs (and even cats!) into our home without conflicts, but I also have a separate play space for scared or nervous visitors! I could spend my days sitting on the couch cuddling with my babies or spend the afternoon in the sun watching them wrestle on the grass. I am self trained in first aid and CPR for dogs. I provide walks, outside play time, toys and food/treats if needed! Tile flooring also means that accidents are promptly and easily picked up and guests are never scolded! I also have experience with seniors, injuries and seizures, as well as the medication administration that accompanies such issues.

Qualifications

83 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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252 ratings
Tanya W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 14, 2026

Vanessa has watched three of my dogs throughout the years and I can’t recommend her enough. She’s friendly, quick to reply, reliable, and genuinely great with my pets. I always feel comfortable knowing they’re in good hands, and it’s clear she really cares about the animals she watches. So grateful to have found someone I can trust with my pups!

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Emily C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 31, 2026

Vanessa and Wayne were so easy to work with and provided excellent care for our pup. Their love for animals was evident the moment we met them.

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Dominique D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 05, 2026

Vanessa is the best! All of our fur babies LOVE her.

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Brooke M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 15, 2025

Vanessa is amazing! She goes out of her way to provide excellent care!!!!

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Sabrina S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 02, 2025

Ruby loved staying over! Vanessa is the best and I’m very happy she was able to watch my fur baby 😊

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Elizabeth S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 02, 2025

Vanessa is a cat whisperer. Our shy boy kitty warmed to her! Vanessa is professional, punctual and takes great pictures, keeping us up to date every day. With Vanessa taking care of our cats we enjoy our travels knowing all is well at home! Thank you Vanessa

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 4 dogs, 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Pets

A typical day

I have a fenced backyard big enough for fetch with a ChuckIt as well as a park nearby for guests that enjoy walks. I have lots of couch cuddle time (and floor time for guests that are not allowed on furniture).

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Vanessa can host up to 2 pets per night
I would like to know how our guests typically behave around other dogs and cats so that we may properly prepare for their arrival! No breed restrictions but please no overly aggressive dogs! Its no fun if guests have to be separated from us due do aggression. (if this is an issue, we may be able to work something out but let's talk first!)
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.