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Vanessa S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
66 repeat clients
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Vanessa S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
66 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $18 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Your Trusty Animal Lover

I have been around animals my entire life. When I was younger, I aspired to be a veterinarian. I went to part of veterinary technology training in college. However, I realized I was not cut out for the sad and grotesque parts of the field. I worked as a kennel attendant at a vet part time as well, bathing, walking, feeding, and cleaning up after boarded, sickly, and recovering animals. I have two doggos of my own. We live with family, so when I am off caring for other people's animals, they are very well taken care of (no eneed to worry about them). I am also fairly easy to contact, I will try to be as prompt as possible with communication and bookings. I can usually work my schedule around anything, with a little notice! I will not be providing services in my home or my yard. I will come to you, your house, your yard, or your area for walks and play time. I have the right to know if there are cameras inside of your house, if I find any hidden cameras with out previous knowledge and you telling me about them being there, I will terminate the booking.

Qualifications

66 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have 2 dogs and live with family. I do not offer services within my own home or yard. I come to you. With that, I have a clean background check. I have been caring for client's pets on Rover for 5 years now. I also try to make sure with meet and greets, before accepting a booking, that you and your animals are comfortable with me and vice versa.

Ratings and reviews

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173 ratings
Katie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 11, 2026

Excellent care taker for our two pups and went above and beyond by helping us with our small bird! We will definitely have her again.

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Marianne O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 06, 2026

As always, Vanessa did a great job! She sent regular pics and communicated well with me. I can relax while I'm away knowing she will take good care of my pup and home.

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Julie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 27, 2026

Vanessa is excellent with our dog. She has watched him several times and always sends nice updates while we’re away. She stays at our house and always leaves it clean. It’s great to return to a happy pup and a clean home.

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Alexandra S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 04, 2026

All our pets adore Vanessa, and they’re not the easiest crew! They were clearly so cared for and we loved getting regular updates while we were out of town. Thank you so much Vanessa!

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Lilly M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 28, 2025

Communicates well and great with our puppy

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Katie N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 18, 2025

Vanessa is fantastic! I have used her multiple times and she is great at communicating with me about my pup. My dog is very happy and seems settled when I get home and my apartment is always left spotless! She even put our trash out for us after I forgot to ask her to do that. I will continue to use Vanessa!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Rover is my full time. I DO HAVE REGULAR CLIENTS THROUGH OUT THE WEEK, for walks and drop ins, and with that understanding, that I do have other clients, I can usually work in new clients. My rates are low for sits as a reflection of having other clients, I am not available to stay 24/7 during a sit.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Vanessa can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Special needs such as medications, disabilities, or allergies. Food (measurements, times, preparation). If they have special leashes or places they normally walk. Are they good with other dogs, animals, humans. Any aggressive behavior. Any anxiety.
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.