Vanessa W.
Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA
Services
Vanessa can care for
Availability
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.
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About Vanessa W.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
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.
Information Vanessa W. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has any special needs or behaviors to accommodate for :) I do require meet and greets before any booking are made to ensure the best experience possible.
A typical day
I will work with your pet to provide five star treatment and to stay as close to their daily routine as possible. I love teaching pets new tricks or working on fine turning ones they are already learning.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Pets
All breeds, all ages, all welcome
Pet care experience
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.
Reviews
Vanessa was great with my squad. She followed their individual instructions, was communicative, and sent great photos. Will definitely book with her again.
Vanessa was an incredible house sitter! She was extremely attentive to detail and kind and caring to our pets. She was communicative and very courteous as a guest in our home. We loved having her and would give 10 stars if we could!!!
Vanessa did a great job watching after Barnaby for the weekend! She sent lots of pictures and updates throughout, which brought me a lot of peace of mind while I was away. I'd highly recommend her as a sitter.
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.
About Vanessa W.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
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.
Information Vanessa W. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has any special needs or behaviors to accommodate for :) I do require meet and greets before any booking are made to ensure the best experience possible.
A typical day
I will work with your pet to provide five star treatment and to stay as close to their daily routine as possible. I love teaching pets new tricks or working on fine turning ones they are already learning.
Vanessa W.
Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA