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Vanessa R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients
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Vanessa R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
15 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Warm Hearts and Wet Kisses

I care for my clients fur family like I care for my own. I have experience with animals large and small. I've been a volunteer for the Las Vegas Basset Rescue for the last 13 years. I can handle medication and monitoring with ease. I am very respectful of your wishes for your home and pets care, to give family's a peace of mind while away. I have two rescue pups of my own, a pit bull (7) and a mastiff mix (5). I'm happy to take your fur babies for walks, car rides for a pupachino (yum) or even a fun trip to the dog park. I love meeting new pups and getting to see all their quirky funny personalities!! My main priority is to make sure that your pets are loved and well cared for while you are away.

Qualifications

17 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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63 ratings
Courtney G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 17, 2026

If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! We have trusted Vanessa with our dog, Kappi, for the past three years, and she has been nothing short of amazing. She has walked him every week and has also cared for him whenever we’ve gone out of town. Knowing Kappi was with her always gave us complete peace of mind. She treats Kappi like he’s one of her own. She goes above and beyond by taking him on fun little adventures for treats, toys, and pup cups, and it’s obvious how much she genuinely loves and cares for the dogs she watches. Kappi absolutely adores her, and we always knew he was happy, safe, and loved while he was in her care. She is incredibly reliable, trustworthy, communicative, and professional. Whether it was a regular walk or an extended dog-sitting stay, we never had to worry for a second. We are heartbroken to be moving out of state because finding someone who compares to her is going to be nearly impossible. Any pet parent would be incredibly lucky to have her care for their furry family member. We cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of Kappi over the last three years—Kappi will miss you so much!

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Jenny T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 16, 2026

Our favorite! Our pups love when Vanessa comes!

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Rachel M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 21, 2026

Vanessa took wonderful care of our dog, Bogey, while we were away for three nights. She was attentive, reliable, and clearly made Bogey feel comfortable and well cared for. We came home to a happy dog and a house that was left in great shape. We truly appreciated her care and would absolutely trust her again in the future!

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Jenny T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 21, 2025

Vanessa is the best! Our pups are so happy when she comes and we know they are well taken care of when she is here! She always goes above and beyond with her care.

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Jenny T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 05, 2025

As always, we appreciate Vanessa and her excellent care for our pups!

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Linda M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 24, 2025

The boys hadn’t seen Vanessa in months and were over the moon when she walked in. Shows how amazing she is with them. We are so grateful for her!

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Calendar and availability

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Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Vanessa can host up to 1 drop-in per day
I don't have any breed preferences, I love them all.
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.