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Vanessa M.

Star Sitter

Olympia, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
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Services

Vanessa can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I do Rover full time so your pets have all my attention. I keep myself and my furry clients active by going on walks and hikes. I love to take them on adventures almost every weekend.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Vanessa M.

Communication

21 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and live in a house with plenty of space. There’s a dog bed in every room so there’s plenty of opportunities for nap time. My dog is a senior so I have experience administering medication.

Information Vanessa M. would like to know about your pet

For boarding, if they have a history with not getting along with other dogs. I have 3 of my own so I want to make sure no fights break out. My dogs are used to other dogs in the house.

A typical day

I take them on walks at least 3 times a day or on hikes if permitted. If it’s a hot day sometimes I give them a homemade frozen treat and hang out outside.

Location

Olympia, WA

Vanessa M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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.

Your pet’s second best friend

Pet care experience

I’ve had pets since I was a kid. I volunteer at animal shelters and have experience as a foster for various rescue organizations. I’ve worked with puppies/kittens and seniors of all sizes.

Cat care experience

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Love all types of animals.

Vanessa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Gregory L.
House Sitting • Mai 11, 2026
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Vanessa took great care of all our pets! She was easy to work with and communicated quickly. She sent us regular photos with updates while we were away. We highly recommend her and will be booking with her again!

Jillian D.
Drop-In Visits • Mai 10, 2026
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Vanessa told fantastic care of our dogs when we were out of the country. She took FANTASTIC photos of them and sent daily updates so we felt very reassured they were in good hands while we were gone! AND our dogs put her through so much drama and she just let it roll off, no big deal! Vanessa is a saint!

Monte D.
House Sitting • Apr. 20, 2026
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Vanessa was an excellent communicater and left our apartment nice and clean! Our pets were happy and relaxed when we came home and she sent us plenty of updates and pictures while we were away. We will definitely ask her to house/pet sit for us in the future!

Roberta W.
House Sitting • März 02, 2026
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Vanessa took great care of our pets while we were away for the weekend! She sent updates and communicated well with us. We could relax knowing she was here taking such good care of our pets! We came home to a clean home and healthy, happy pets! Vanessa has taken care of our pets once before, we would love to book her again in the future!

About Vanessa M.

Communication

21 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and live in a house with plenty of space. There’s a dog bed in every room so there’s plenty of opportunities for nap time. My dog is a senior so I have experience administering medication.

Information Vanessa M. would like to know about your pet

For boarding, if they have a history with not getting along with other dogs. I have 3 of my own so I want to make sure no fights break out. My dogs are used to other dogs in the house.

A typical day

I take them on walks at least 3 times a day or on hikes if permitted. If it’s a hot day sometimes I give them a homemade frozen treat and hang out outside.

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Vanessa M.

Star Sitter

Olympia, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews