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Vanessa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Vanessa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for House Sitting

from $30 per night

Highlights

Vanessa has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Loving care when you’re not there!

I have had pets practically my whole life, from dogs to cats to smaller pets like fish and even a chinchilla. Many family members, friends and acquaintances have relied on me to help care for their pets in small ways like walking and feeding as well as long term needs such as bathing and even training of all ages. I also have experience with providing oral medications when needed, as well as plenty of senior care. As an avid hiker I also love to take dogs on adventures they’ll enjoy based off their experience/energy levels.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I love to walk and play with your dog because a tired dog is a happy dog and will happily provide pets and cuddles when energy levels are low! However, I understand not all dogs are the same and will cater to their needs!

Ratings and reviews

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8 ratings
Joanie G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr. 28, 2026

We couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter. Vanessa was amazing! Our pups all have very different needs and personalities, and she handled each of them with patience, attention, and care. When we got back, the dogs were happy, relaxed, and well taken care of. It gave us such peace of mind knowing they were in capable hands. We’re so grateful to Vanessa and wouldn’t hesitate to trust her again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for someone dependable and caring!

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Gina L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr. 21, 2026

Vanessa was absolutely fabulous. She took great care of my 3 big dogs, and they loved her. She kept my house immaculate, followed general care, food, and medical instructions to the letter, and sent me lots of pics of happy dogs! I would use her again in a heartbeat.

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Zach G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr. 11, 2026

Vanessa is the best. She took incredible care of our pup, house, and peace of mind. Thank you so much!!

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Marnie T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr. 03, 2026

We loved Vanessa and would be glad to have her sit for us anytime! She instantly gave me the impression of being strong, calm and knowledgeable about animal behavior. I think she has strong critical thinking skills and truly loves animals. We had a major SNAFU at the end of our trip and Vanessa really went out of her way to make sure that Keely got the care she needed. Our dog is not easy and I’m grateful that we found Vanessa!

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Lisa T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb. 26, 2026

We adore Vanessa!!! The videos and photos made our day! She would check in with us daily sometimes multiple times. These was comfort in knowing she was loving our fur babies as we would! Thank you so much Vanessa! We would book you everyone if you were available!!

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Taylor M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb. 08, 2026

Vanessa is awesome!!! She took such good care of our boys & kept us updated all along the way. Thank you so much!!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a seasonal worker, so I am currently available for your pets daily. Your pet and I will have lots of play time and/or cuddle time!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Vanessa can host up to 1 pet per night
Some key information I’ll need is their personality, medical needs, and any quirks or triggers. An example of a quirk would be “my dog likes to pick their leash for our walks” or some triggers would be “leash reactive” “needs to eat alone” anything that creates a reaction (good or bad) so that I can either make sure it’s done or avoid the trigger.
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.