Vanessa M.
Wake Forest, NC
Vanessa M. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
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Pet care experience
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.
Reviews
This is the first time we left our puppy with anyone. Vanessa was so kind and loving towards her, which is appreciated beyond words! Very fortunate to have found her.
Overall the visit seemed great until i brought my dog home. Vanessa was very kind and sent many updates during the stay. Once we brought him home I noticed that he looked very very thirsty and he drank three bowls of water all in one sitting which was very unusual. He came home with a reverse sneeze for about 2 days and started to have discharge out of his nose and excessive eye boogers more than usual. He has gotten worse since our stay and has progressed to having diarrhea. We are now 4 days into my dog being sick. Will now have to take him to his vet.
Our dog had an amazing time with Vanessa. She also sent us a lot of updates and really nice photos.
I absolutely loved the care Vanessa gave my sweet boy. He was so loved and cared for along with keeping me updated as often as I’d like on how he was doing. Definitely trusting her with all my future dog watching needs!
About Vanessa M.
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Information Vanessa M. would like to know about your pet
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!
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 :)
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About Vanessa M.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Vanessa M. would like to know about your pet
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!
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 :)
Location
Wake Forest, NC
Pets
Vanessa M.
Wake Forest, NC