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Vanessa R.

Roxbury Township, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
151 reviews
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Services

Vanessa can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat

Vanessa can care for

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

Availability

During the school year, I work from 8:30 am until about 1:30. Typically I will walk your pet last thing prior to leaving and first thing when I get home. However during holidays, weekends and during the summer months I am completely available and have a very flexible schedule.

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About Vanessa R.

Communication

35 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live on the 3rd floor in a small studio appartment. I have a very large park nearby and a dog park within walking distance! I also have access my back yard for quick potty breaks!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
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

I think its important to get a feel for the specific dogs likes and dislikes- why they fear (fireworks, thunder, water) and also the familiar words and lingo used when interacting with the dogs!

A typical day

I'm very active myself, so I love a long walk. I live near a very large park (walking distance) and there is a great dog park in my town as well. I'm also a big snuggler and love to cuddle up on the couch for a movie!

Location

Roxbury Township, NJ

Vanessa R.'s Neighborhood

YOUR PET'S NEW BEST FRIEND!

Pet care experience

I love animals of all kinds and have been helping family, friends and neighbors with theirs for over 15 years! My responsiblities included but were not limited to walking, feeding and bathing. I also assisted in crate training two dogs. I am very active and enjoy being outdoors. I'm currently working part-time and available after 1 pm on the weekdays, and all day on the weekends for walking, play dates and pet sitting. I am a kindergarten teacher in a neighboring town and will be on summer break as of June 2nd! I have a small fenced in area and live in a dog friendly apartment. I don't have any pets of my own. This means that your pets have my undivided attention, but that there are dog friends nearby for play dates!

Reviews

Rachel S.
Boarding • Oct 14, 2025
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As always, Vanessa is amazing! We needed someone to look after our Stella and she was super accommodating and caring (all on short notice).

Boarding • Aug 16, 2025

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

Rachel S.
Boarding • Sep 10, 2024
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As usual Vanessa was stellar! She took care of my fur baby for the fourth time and was just as caring and communicative as ever. I can’t imagine having anyone else taking care of my baby. 💕

Gabe B.
Boarding • Sep 03, 2024
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Excellent communication, great caretaker for my dog, and just overall fantastic.

About Vanessa R.

Communication

35 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live on the 3rd floor in a small studio appartment. I have a very large park nearby and a dog park within walking distance! I also have access my back yard for quick potty breaks!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
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

I think its important to get a feel for the specific dogs likes and dislikes- why they fear (fireworks, thunder, water) and also the familiar words and lingo used when interacting with the dogs!

A typical day

I'm very active myself, so I love a long walk. I live near a very large park (walking distance) and there is a great dog park in my town as well. I'm also a big snuggler and love to cuddle up on the couch for a movie!

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Vanessa R.

Roxbury Township, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
151 reviews