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Vanessa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Vanessa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Vanessa has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Comfy home to care for your doggy!

I’ve grown up with dogs my whole life and have always loved taking care of friend’s and family’s dogs! I love going for walks so I’m sure your pup will enjoy that!

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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36 ratings
D C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • avr. 11, 2026

Vanessa is the best. Our Xena loves her. Xena has gotten so much better around other dogs.

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Ismael G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • déc. 08, 2025

Vanessa took very good care of both our pups. It seamed that they felt right at home when we picked them up. While the pups were happy to see us, they were also very comfortable at Vanessa's. It was our first time having Vanessa take care of our pups, and we are very happy we found someone so caring. She shared great pictures and videos during our time away, it was very helpful.

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Deanna F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • nov. 22, 2025

Vanessa and her family were absolutely wonderful! They treated our Tee Tee like family and sent so many updates and pictures. I had previously met with another well-rated Rover sitter, and the experience was unnerving, to say the least. I was apprehensive about having to keep searching for another sitter or resorting to a local boarding place. Finding Vanessa was such a relief! We had so much peace of mind knowing Tee Tee was in great hands. We would 10000% book with Vanessa again without any hesitation! If you love your dog and want them to be treated like family while you are gone, you can stop the search and book here! Everyone has different needs, but I definitely urge anyone looking for someone to take care of their fur child to consider Vanessa!

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Rebecca B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • sept. 24, 2025

Georgie is always happy with Vanessa and we know he is loved when we are away

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Lisa R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • août 17, 2025

We had such a wonderful experience with Vanessa and her family while they cared for our mixed hound, Buster, for a full week while we were away on a cruise. She kept in constant contact, sending us daily photo and video updates so we could see how Buster was doing. She made sure to keep us informed about his eating, walking schedule, and overall well-being. It was clear that Buster was not only safe but also loved and cared for like part of their family. We felt completely secure knowing he was in such excellent hands. Highly recommend Vanessa and family for anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving caregiver!

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Rebecca B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • juil. 23, 2025

Vanessa takes great care of Georgie and I know he has a great time.

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Schedule

I’m available to board on all days of the week! I work in clinical research remotely so your dog will get lots of attention and will go for several walks throughout the day. There are no restrictions on drop off or pick up times.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 0-5 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We live in a really quiet neighborhood so walks are peaceful! There’s a park where we can walk around and enjoy the outdoors. In our home, we have an open set up and would love for your dog to spend as much time with us as possible. But if your pup needs some alone time, we have a separate area for your pup to decompress. We have a 3 year old toddler who loves dogs! We’ve taught him how to pet pups gently and he loves giving treats! He won’t interact with your dog unless the dog initiates. He stays away from the food and water bowl.

A typical day

We have a comfy space to host your dog where he can feel safe and at home. We will go for walks throughout the day to get some exercise and energy out! Our neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful and there’s a huge park where we can go for a nice walk. Our toddler loves to play catch and my parents live 2 doors down where we can take your dog to run and play in a fenced in yard.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Vanessa can host up to 2 pets per night
We have experience taking care of dogs with special needs and are able to administer oral medication and topical medication. We do not administer injections. Please let us know ahead of time if your dog requires any of the above.
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.