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Vanessa R.

West Valley City, UT

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
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Services

Vanessa can care for

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

Availability

I’m home every evening to care for my own cat, I have long weekends to tend to and care for pets: take them on walks, drop by for potty breaks, loves and to replenish food/water and I am able to work from home with my full time job to give the pet owner more peace of mind.

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SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Vanessa R.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

With my years of experience owning and babysitting pets at the owners owner home I know how to prevent dogs from breaking out, how to properly leash pets and am attentive to reactive dogs.

Information Vanessa R. would like to know about your pet

Important information to know is if the dog needs any special care such as medicine, if the dog is not friendly with other pets/strangers, the dogs likes and dislikes, tendency to bite, if the dog gets anxious when left alone or in crowds, if it’s fully vaccinated, what commands they know and if there’s a preferred vet for emergencies.

A typical day

I’ll happily take them to parks to play fetch, hikes and lakes if the owner is comfortable and provide the appropriate gear for their pets, and if the owner would like I can also socialize the dogs as long as the dog is trained and non-reactive.

Location

West Valley City, UT

Vanessa R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Responsible and loving care!

Pet care experience

With years of owning pets and volunteering at the Humane Society of Utah, I can provide special care for your special family members. I have plenty experience with energetic and aggressive dogs. Dealing with pets when they get sick/hurt doesn’t scare me away. I know how to read dogs body language and am knowledgeable on first aid if a problem presents itself. I have ample experience in grooming dogs and cats as well! Neighbors, family and friends have all trusted me with the care of their pets. :)

Reviews

Gwen T.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 11, 2026
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Vanessa made every effort and went out of her way to make friends with our overly shy kitty, even sending videos and pics of him under the loveseat and giving him treats while he was under it too!

Sarah L.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 24, 2026
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vanessa was awesome! she was quick to reply when we needed a last minute sitter and was a great communicator throughout the whole experience. she immediately befriended my very shy kitty, was thorough collecting all the info she needed to take care of him and was kind enough to even offer to bring over some toys! will definitely be rebooking

Virginia H.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 02, 2026
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Vanessa truly cares about the animals she’s sitting. She take care to notice changes in their behavior, trouble shoot any issues that arise and kept our apartment / litter boxes clean for our return!

Leslie M.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 12, 2025
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Rebooked with Vanessa because she’s great and our kitty thinks so too!!

About Vanessa R.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

With my years of experience owning and babysitting pets at the owners owner home I know how to prevent dogs from breaking out, how to properly leash pets and am attentive to reactive dogs.

Information Vanessa R. would like to know about your pet

Important information to know is if the dog needs any special care such as medicine, if the dog is not friendly with other pets/strangers, the dogs likes and dislikes, tendency to bite, if the dog gets anxious when left alone or in crowds, if it’s fully vaccinated, what commands they know and if there’s a preferred vet for emergencies.

A typical day

I’ll happily take them to parks to play fetch, hikes and lakes if the owner is comfortable and provide the appropriate gear for their pets, and if the owner would like I can also socialize the dogs as long as the dog is trained and non-reactive.

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.
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Vanessa R.

West Valley City, UT

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews