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Vanessa V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Vanessa V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $44 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

dogs are better than humans.

I’ve been around animals and had pets in my childhood home. We didn’t discriminate. At different points and ages, we had a fish, turtle, hamsters, dogs and cats. Dogs easily became my favorite though. In 2011, we got our first family dog, Laney, and I’ve enjoyed such a soft spot in my heart for dogs since! Family has always relied on me to watch their pets, and over the last 8-10 years, dogs have been the primary. They always tell me, “you take the best care of our dogs/house when we’re gone, I can’t even lie”. Like c’mon- duh!

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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37 ratings
Madonna J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 11, 2026

I can trust Vanessa to take care of my baby with no issues. I love the updates and pictures she sends, it’s reassuring that Molly is happy. We love Vanessa!

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Madonna J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 12, 2025

Vanessa was awesome and I look forward to booking her again! I love receiving pictures of my baby while away. That allows me to relax knowing he is well taken care of. She also left our home in good condition! Love her!

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Laura W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 19, 2025

Vanessa was awesome! It was our first time boarding our puppy and she was so patient with her! We went through a family tragedy and she was so kind. 100% would recommend!

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Susan R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 30, 2024

Vanessa watched our two pups under less than ideal circumstances (our house is mid-remodel) over a holiday weekend she shared frequent updates the dogs and home were well cared for. She is wonderful!

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Steven K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 29, 2024

Great communication. Love the family and highly recommend them!

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Djessica D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 22, 2024

Vanessa took good care of my baby, my pup absolutely loves her. The best thing is Vanessa provides constant feedback with images/videos to keep me up-to-date. Will definitely be booking again and again. Amazing service!

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Schedule

I work from home which is an ideal set up for your fur baby! Your dog(s) and I frequently get walks in my breaks, and they never spend too much time alone. There are times where I crate the dogs during the day, or gate them off, to reduce noise and things during my calls. My neighborhood is near a few parks, so if you have a baby who loves dog parks, they can get time there (weather permitting)! For pick up and drop off requests, $1/mile is charged. $10 flat fee when you are in a 10 mile radius!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

We have ample space for activity in our home with a big backyard (fencing pending). My neighborhoods also have access to a lot of play and exercise space for dogs which makes it the perfect vacation! I keep toys out in a bin for dogs to grab as needed. I reward with treats and encourage respectful, well mannered behavior. I constantly send updates by pictures, videos and texts. I know it’s important to know how your baby is doing. In your home, I’m happy to handle small, helpful tasks like grabbing mail, pulling trash to the curb, etc. I normally bring my own personal items and groceries to accommodate me during my stay. I can stay in a guest room or sleep at my own home. I leave any spaces used as clean as I found them.

Pets

A typical day

I’m a walker, so your dog will get walks and time outside. With having 2 dogs of my own, most of the play time happens all day. There are trails nearby me, and my number is over a mile around. I also have toys around the house!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Vanessa can host up to 2 pets per night
Additional fees will apply for any damage or destruction caused by your dog (price to be determined by item destroyed). Additional fees will also apply for dogs that frequently urinate, poop, bleed of destroy things inside of the home ($10/day). Let me know your dog’s feeding schedule, any anxiety or special care instructions. I also prefer that you send your dog with a bowl as I find many dogs don’t like to eat if it isn’t there normal feeding bowl.
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.