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Vanessa V.

Star Sitter

Waxahachie, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
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Services

Vanessa can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

We enjoy our little guests and treat them as our own. My work is at home so I'm always here to tend to any of our guests needs. And there's always time to love on a lonesome pup that misses their family.

Available
Not available
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About Vanessa V.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

If your pups are on meds we make it a priority to keep them on schedule. We don't leave any guests unattended outside, and we pretty much let our guest tell us when it's time to go out again :) And we like to crate every guest just during the night but we make exceptions if your pup is too stressed to crate. And we cuddle during thunderstorms if your little one is afraid of the thunder. We just treat all our guests like they're our own.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Vanessa V. would like to know about your pet

We need to know whether your dog is known to be aggressive toward other animals because we want other guests and our own pets to feel safe in our home.

A typical day

We enjoy playtime in the yard at least a couple times a day. We keep an assortment of toys for playtime and our guests are welcome to bring a favorite toy from home. We have several chairs around the tv in the family room because we find that a few of our guests love to watch tv and be a couch potato sometimes.

Location

Waxahachie, TX

Vanessa V.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Vanessa V. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

We'd love to spoil your furbabies !

Pet care experience

I'm a stay at home pet mom so short notice stays are usually just fine. We have two large fenced yards and lots of toys for playtime. I can only pet sit for dogs up to 30 lb and before your pet's stay can be booked, I will require a pic of up to date shot records for each guest. This ensures the safety of each pet in our care. Those who do stay here are very happy to place their pet in such a safe environment. I sometimes sit for up to 4 pets, but never more than 4. Each will have their own separate outdoor area and also their own private feeding area. Safety of all pets is a priority at our home, and so is playtime. My husband's name is Jimmy and he's the one who will throw the toy as many times as your pups ask him to. : ) We enjoy the fur babies who come to visit because they make us smile every day. We have an older dog that gets along very well with all our guests & we also have several cats running around that are dog friendly. We only kennel at night, just so everyone can get a good nights sleep. Ask for pics of your pet anytime and you will receive them quickly. We know how difficult it is to relax if you are worried about your smallest family members. Your pet's stay with us will be more like a trip to grandma's house and my only warning is that they may come home slightly spoiled. : ) And we have a special kitten room for our feline guests.

Reviews

Emily D.
Boarding • Apr 05, 2026
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Always takes great care of my dog!

Simone D.
Boarding • Dec 18, 2025
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Vanessa is one of the most caring and reliable sitter that I have used. She is not only knowledgable about taking proper care of animals, she is also responsible in making sure they are safe and loved. Vanessa took care of our four dogs extremely well, and I would use her again if ever needed. Vanessa also communicates really well and makes sure everyone is on the same page. She helped us out when we were not going to be back on time to collect our pups, and this showed me how much she cares about sitting and it is not just a job to her.

Heather C.
Boarding • Dec 05, 2025
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Vanessa took wonderful care of our 2 dogs and kept me updated on how they were doing/any abnormal behaviors along the way (they have separation anxiety). She was willing to do a meet and greet before hand which was super helpful and me feel more comfortable!

Austin R.
Boarding • Nov 29, 2025
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Vanessa took great care of our little girl and even bought her a toy to play with while she was there. Gave us great updates and make us feel very comfortable leaving our sweet little lady with her!

About Vanessa V.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

If your pups are on meds we make it a priority to keep them on schedule. We don't leave any guests unattended outside, and we pretty much let our guest tell us when it's time to go out again :) And we like to crate every guest just during the night but we make exceptions if your pup is too stressed to crate. And we cuddle during thunderstorms if your little one is afraid of the thunder. We just treat all our guests like they're our own.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Vanessa V. would like to know about your pet

We need to know whether your dog is known to be aggressive toward other animals because we want other guests and our own pets to feel safe in our home.

A typical day

We enjoy playtime in the yard at least a couple times a day. We keep an assortment of toys for playtime and our guests are welcome to bring a favorite toy from home. We have several chairs around the tv in the family room because we find that a few of our guests love to watch tv and be a couch potato sometimes.

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Vanessa V.

Star Sitter

Waxahachie, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews