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Vanessa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
53 repeat clients
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Vanessa M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
53 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
22 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

The Help You've Been Waiting For!

I have loved animals all my life. Growing up we had several dogs and cats that became part of our family. Throughout the years, I have become more knowledgeable about animals, their wants and needs! I always treat them will unconditional. I have cared for friends, family and client’s pets for over 20 years now. Some just for the day while their owner was working and others for a nice vacation! I am a stay at home mom and my husband works from home as well. With our five children we are very hands on with our animals and spend most of our time with them. When we host and animal for doggy day care or boarding we are home 100% of the time. We spend a lot of time outdoors and love to have adventures in our own backyard with all our new fur friends! At my home, we have a full acre in the back with a 6-foot privacy fence to protect all animals from getting out or for anything getting in! We always are constantly supervising pets and never leave them alone indoors or outdoors. We keep water bowls filled in and outdoor, and have an abundance of tennis balls and ropes for them to enjoy during their vacation! In a client’s home, I always do a check of the areas they are allowed to be first. This ensure that there is nothing unsafe for them to get into and allows me to take care of any messes or problems before they arise. Frequent visits and attention are key to making sure pets don’t feel lonely or neglected. Meet my pets My two dogs love to play with each other as well as other dog friends they meet. They also like to sun bathe and snuggle up inside on their dog bed. They will share their bed as long as they get to snuggle :) They are very friendly and love everyone. Hershey is a 3-year-old gentle giant that doesn’t realize his size and thinks he can climb right into your lap! He is very well mannered and likes to play with others or just lounge alone. Bella is a 6-month-old pup that thinks she runs the roost. She loves to play and cuddle, just as long as she has someone or another pup with her she is her happiest. We have several cats (that come in and out) that love to be with us as well as go off on their own. They do really well having dogs coming and going and tend to ignore them. One of our cats thinks he is a dog and will absolutely try to play and roll around. We love if your dogs like (or even don’t care) about cats, but we always make sure that our cats are safe with your dog just as we would make sure your pup is safe here! I stay at home with my children and we are currently homeschooling, so we are always home! Having 5 kids and 2 dogs, we are frequently in and out doors so your pups will have an opportunity to be in or out as often as they want! Our biggest goal is to make any visiting dogs feel just as comfortable as they are at home, with a little extra vacation feel! Whatever the routine is at their home, we try to follow as close as the owner prefers so it helps the dogs to settle in fast.

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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154 ratings
Therese F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr. 14, 2026

Vanessa is the best. Zoey always has the best time staying with her and her family. So many friends to play with too.

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Therese F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • März 08, 2026

Vanessa is amazing and Zoey had a ball with her dogs and kids. Will definitely be using her again in the future.

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Erica F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • März 31, 2025

We always have an amazing experience with Vanessa and know our dogs are in great hands! We love getting the updates throughout the day. It’s clear from the photos our dogs have a great time playing with her family and dogs and get lots of love. It’s nice knowing our dogs are also getting a fun vacation while we’re gone. Thank you Vanessa!

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Jari G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb. 15, 2025

Nova is always excited to stay with Vanessa's pack!

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Jari G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan. 07, 2025

Nova always has an absolute blast with her pack at Vanessa's. I never have to worry about her well-being, and Vanessa updates with twice per day photos. Vanessa is our go-to Rover sitter!

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Melissa C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan. 02, 2025

Vanessa is awesome!!! She took such good care of our dog and sent us daily pics and updates! Her yard is so big so dogs can run and play freely!

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Pets

A typical day

We spend all of our time together with our kids and animals! As a family that works and teaches at home, we are always here and love to explore outside (weather permitting)! We love to play tug o war with our giant doggy rope as well as tag, tennis ball tossing and just walking about. We equally like to lounge a snuggle and gladly snuggle up with a pup and make them feel at home! Extra house-sitting services Yes, absolutely. I think it is very important to maintain and care for your environment while you are gone, for the animal’s sake as well as yours :)

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Vanessa can host up to 4 pets per night
I would like any information you think will help me care for them. Breed, age, what they like to do (play, snuggle, be left alone), how they are with other animals, people and children. I want to be able to care for them just as you would, so anything you can tell me to help me do that is wonderful!
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