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Vanessa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Vanessa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $15 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
8 years of experience

Pet care experience

I grew up with pets as siblings :)

Pets always outnumbered humans in my family growing up, and I miss taking care of our many dogs and cats. I love to take dogs on long walks and runs, have experience giving food medications to cats, and am happy to drop by to keep your pet company throughout the day or housesit for a longer time period.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
8 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I will take care of your dog or cat like I would my own—with lots of love and quality time! I’m a patient person, so if your pet is shy at first, no problem. I understand that every animal is different and will tailor my care to your pet.

Ratings and reviews

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Ellen S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 31, 2026

My dog and I both felt immediately comfortable with Vanessa. She was kind, flexible and communicative. Abby was happy and the house was clean when we got home. I’d 100% recommend and rebook, thank you Vanessa!

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Olivia M.
Mar 11, 2026

Vanessa was a wonderful cat sitter to my beloved cat, Ginny. We met before I left for vacation and she asked all the right questions, including what were Ginny's favorite toys and if she had any allergies or food aversions. She sent me pictures every couple of days so that I could see Ginny was very content. I'm so glad I chose her as a word of mouth pet sitter!

Katy F.
Mar 04, 2026

Vanessa has taken care of our golden retriever, Finn, on several occasions from one-off walks to pet-sitting him in our home for days at a time. She has always done a stellar job. She's reliable and competent and has our trust to take excellent care of Finn. And, she's the ultimate animal lover and we know that beyond great care, he gets gobs of love and attention. Judging by Finn's reaction anytime she walks in the door, she's one of our dog's favorite people!

María D.
Mar 03, 2026

Vanessa has cared for my toothless, chronically ill cat before and I would trust her wholeheartedly to care for any animal with love, attention to detail, and in whatever way will best support both pet and pet parent. She has plenty of experience with domestic animals and is incredibly dependable and honest. A 10/10 caregiver.

Susana P.
Jul 24, 2025

Vanessa is a true animal lover. She took great care of my two dogs and three cats. She was punctual and conscientious and kept me updated on how they were doing. I will definitely call on her next time I need a pet sitter.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work remotely, so I can fit in walks/runs or check-ins throughout the weekdays or housesit throughout the week as long as you have decent wifi!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Vanessa can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
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.