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Vanessa R.

Arcata, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Vanessa can host

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 care for

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

Availability

Currently, I have a flexible schedule for you and your fur babies convince! (: Prefer afternoons/night activities on most days but can work with you to do mornings!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Vanessa R.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am familiar with dog/cat behavioral traits and characteristics through years of experience in order to more comfortably and safely interact with your paw-pals 🐾

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Vanessa R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your animal a good/ bad recall. One of the major questions I ask all clients as well is if their pet has any triggers like bikes, loud noise, kids, etc. to ensure they are safe and comfortable at all times. Please also let me know of any bad/ good habits you would like to work on with them, I would be more than welling to help continue training during my care (:

A typical day

I am a big fan of dog parks and parks in general! My favorite would be the Mckinleyville dog park and the arcata community forest. I love to run around with them giving both us of a good work out for the day! I also love the beach but mostly ones that are a big more secluded, like Samoa beach, to give your fury babies a safe environment to run free.

Location

Arcata, CA

Vanessa R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Paw-some pet sitter 🌿✨

Pet care experience

Much of my animal experience comes from not only owning but also veterinary experience, grooming, daycare and volunteer work! Loving animals is dream job 🫶🏽

Reviews

Sue B.
Doggy Day Care • Aug 24, 2025
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Easy to book and my dog was well cared for. Thank you, Vanessa!

Abram L.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 19, 2025
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Vanessa was quick to respond, friendly and professional. She took good care of my senior cat with drop-in visits while I was out of town. I recommend her highly.

Joelle L.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 14, 2023
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Vanessa is a cat whisperer. My cat requires medications and she had no problem giving them to him. The kitties loved her!

About Vanessa R.

Communication

3 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am familiar with dog/cat behavioral traits and characteristics through years of experience in order to more comfortably and safely interact with your paw-pals 🐾

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Vanessa R. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your animal a good/ bad recall. One of the major questions I ask all clients as well is if their pet has any triggers like bikes, loud noise, kids, etc. to ensure they are safe and comfortable at all times. Please also let me know of any bad/ good habits you would like to work on with them, I would be more than welling to help continue training during my care (:

A typical day

I am a big fan of dog parks and parks in general! My favorite would be the Mckinleyville dog park and the arcata community forest. I love to run around with them giving both us of a good work out for the day! I also love the beach but mostly ones that are a big more secluded, like Samoa beach, to give your fury babies a safe environment to run free.

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Vanessa R.

Arcata, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews