Vanessa O.
Vanessa O.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Fetch, Snuggles, & Safe Stays
Loving Care on 2.5 Acres – Serving Ridgecrest & Inyokern. I’ve been pet sitting for several years and have cared for pets with all kinds of needs — from seniors who need a little extra help moving around safely, to dogs and cats that require daily medications, to puppies who need 24/7 attention and training. I also have firsthand experience with separation anxiety, since one of my own dogs struggles with it, so I understand the extra patience and care these pets need. I recently moved back to Ridgecrest after living in Arizona for two years, where I also did Rover. Now I’m settled on 2.5 fully fenced acres and excited to welcome pets again! My partner has a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and Behavior, worked as a veterinary receptionist for 2 years, and is now becoming groomer certified. She is very patient and loves animals as much as I do. Together, we’re dedicated to making sure every pet feels safe, loved, and well cared for. My Home & Pets I have three dogs: two older ones who don’t interact with Rover bookings, and a playful 1-year-old mini poodle who loves fetch and making new friends. For safety, I always keep collars on when pets are outside and use leashes for outdoor time. What to Expect When your pet stays with me, they’re treated like my own family. I make sure they feel comfortable, loved, and secure while you’re away — whether that means extra playtime, snuggles, or just being patient with their routines.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Vanessa was awesome! I really appreciate her flexibility and taking care of cloud. It truly gives me a peace of mind knowing she’s doing ok with a warm and caring sitter like Vanessa. Thanks so much!
We went on a Mount Whitney hike and brought latte to Vanessa’s care. Vanessa is very flexible in drop off and pick up times and very responsive in messages. Thank you!
Our puppy is 7months old and Vanessa did a great job with him. He is socially shy and she was patient with him and eventually had him playing with one of her dogs. She was great at communicating and sending us pictures and videos. We will definitely be using her in the future.
Vanessa is a wonderful dogsitter! She took excellent care of my dog and made him feel welcome from day one. She was always responsive, flexible with our needs, and went above and beyond to keep him happy and comfortable. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable pet sitter!
Vanessa was incredible! We were stuck on our hike and couldn't make it back to pick up Django at the original time, but Vanessa let us pick him up in the morning instead and even gave him another dose of his medication. This was an unexpected additional responsibility that made us as pet owners extremely grateful. Knowing that Django was safe and so well taken care of was the best case scenario - thank you Vanessa for going above and beyond!!!
The best sitter in the area. My guys had a ton of fun
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Schedule
I work from home some days and go into the office for a few hours on others. When I’m home, I let my dogs out multiple times a day and can easily keep your pet on their normal routine. If I do need to step out, pets are kept safe — I typically crate when appropriate and use a Furbo camera to keep an eye on them. Since my workplace is only 12–15 minutes away, I’m never gone for long and can get back quickly if needed
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Pets staying with me are treated like family. I keep them on their normal routine with scheduled feedings, potty breaks, play, and snuggles. For safety, collars stay on and I always use leashes outside, even with 2.5 fenced acres. If I step out briefly, pets are safely crated (if that’s part of their routine) and monitored with a Furbo camera.
Pets
A typical day
love keeping pets active and happy! We’ll play fetch, tug, and chase games in my fenced yard, enjoy leashed walks outside for fresh air, and spend time snuggling inside. For dogs that love toys, I rotate different ones to keep them engaged, and for seniors or calmer pets, I provide gentle play and lots of cozy downtime. Every activity is tailored to your pet’s energy level and personality.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsVanessa can host up to 5 pets per night
- Please let me know about your pet’s routine, feeding schedule, medical needs, and any medications. I also like to know if they have special needs (such as mobility issues or separation anxiety), crate training preferences, and how they get along with other dogs. The more I know about their personality and habits, the better I can make them feel at home.