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Vanessa R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Vanessa R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

CA$39 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Large & Giant Breed Experienced!

I'm experienced in large breed and giant breed dogs. I have a 107 lb German Shepherd named Dixie. She is 5 and fantastic with other dogs large and small. I have fostered puppies and mature dog. With this experience I realized that I love opening up my home to new furry friends. I have done senior and end of life care with my personal dogs as well as family friends dogs. I live in a quite home to make your senior pup feel at ease. I have experience training with clickers and ecollars. I am willing to make accommodations to make your pet comfortable.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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11 ratings
Shanny N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 04, 2026

Great communication! Kaiah seemed to love it at her house!

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Boarding • Jun 19, 2026

Vanessa R. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Kenneth B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 05, 2025

Vanessa was so good with my boy Kevin. Very responsive and made sure to keep me updated while I was away with pictures of their walks. Definitely will use again

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Makenzie J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 16, 2025

Vanessa was amazing with our large dog (Rottweiler)! She was great at introducing all of her other pets to our dog, who can take a bit to warm up to other animals. Her space is also great for larger dogs. We will be using Vanessa in the future, and recommend others to as well!

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Melissa B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 24, 2025

Vanessa was great! Super flexible and took wonderful care of Addie

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Bramble Hill Homestead
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 16, 2025

Vanessa was great! She went above and beyond to meet me at a pick up location on a busy day when we were leaving the country. This made things stress free for our family! She let us know our dogs had settled in, and provided pictures which was nice, and provided us with peace of mind. Our dogs were very happy and healthy upon our return, and we are very grateful for Vanessa’s care!!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm currently working part time, 2 days per week. Pups can be let out on my lunch break and will not spend more then 3 hours alone. I do have a large crate that your pet can stay in if the are more comfortable.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

A large crate will be available in a quite room for your pet to decompress if needed. If your pup is most comfortable sleeping on the bed, that's ok too! I want to respect your pets boundaries and do whatever makes them most comfortable.

Pets

A typical day

Our day starts off with a small walk 15-20 minutes. I have a nice sized yard with a tether (if your dog is a runner) where both my dog and your dog can play. I like to end our day with a longer walk 30 minutes to 45 minutes to Tucker out the dogs before everyone gets put to bed.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Vanessa can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know about your dog and any little quirks they have! What is most important to me is making a dog feel like they are at home.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.