Vanessa W.
Vanessa W.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
All breeds, all ages, all welcome
I’ve been around animals basically my entire life. I just moved here from Key West, where I was the Marketing and Events Coordinator for the Florida Keys SPCA. During that time I got deeply involved in fostering and rehabilitating animals to get them adoption-ready, so there isn’t much I haven’t seen. Cats are my biggest area of expertise, but I’m just as good with dogs. I currently live with four cats of my own: two seniors, one who’s terrified of everything, and one with a neurological condition called cerebellar hypoplasia. So if your pet has quirks, medical needs, or a personality, we’ll get along. In my free time, I’m exploring my new city, playing video games, and drawing. I will 100% draw your pet.
Cat care experience
Vanessa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When I’m caring for pets in a client’s home, my goal is to keep things as close to their normal routine as possible. I follow feeding schedules, medication times, and any specific instructions exactly as the owner lays them out. I’m attentive to body language and behavior, so if something seems off with appetite, energy, bathroom habits- etc, I’ll notice it early and communicate right away. For safety, I always double-check doors, gates, and windows, keep harnesses and leashes secure on walks, and stay aware of any household hazards (cords, plants, foods, open balconies). I’ll send regular photo and video updates so you always know how things are going.
Ratings and reviews
For as long as I've known Vanessa she's been an avid and knowledgeable animal lover. Not only in her home life, but also professionally. Any pet in her care is certain to be well taken care of.
Vanessa is great with all animals. She had previously worked at the Florida Keyws SPCA and spent a lot of time with all the cats and dogs in the shelter. She is responsible for her own cats and she has taken care of our cats. She's great around dogs and dogs also love her and trust her. She has a way with animals that is positive and very loving.
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Schedule
I work from home with a flexible schedule, so pet care fits in easily. For overnight stays, I’d set up my work area at your place and hang out with your pets throughout the day. I’d just need to head back to my house once a day to check on my own animals. I’m a homebody by nature, so I’m around most of the time. I occasionally have weekend plans, but your pet will always be my top priority and I plan around them, not the other way around.