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Vanessa W.

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Vanessa W.

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Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Animal Lover 🐾💗

Hello!! I've had my own cat since 2017 and am an avid stray feeder (and occasional trapper). I also volunteer at Kitty Queen Cat Rescue at least 2 days a week, usually doing morning cat care (but sometimes you can find me there during open hours). I feed all of the cats, replace water, scoop litter boxes, clean up whatever I might find, and give medication when needed. I encounter all different types of personalities and customize my approach to each one. I've been volunteering there since October 2025. I've also been pet sitting personally to friends since I was a teenager. I thoroughly enjoy taking care of animals and building trust with them, especially the shy ones. Truly nothing makes me happier than scooping 20 litter boxes with cats all around me. I also regularly take care of my friend's dog who is a spunky and reactive, but very sweet, terrier mix. I have a lot of anxiety when it comes to my own cat, so I will understand if you need consistent pictures or a FaceTime call to calm your nerves! I once drove home in a blizzard because I couldn't see my cat on my cameras (she was completely fine). I'm also working on getting my Fear Free Pet Sitter Certification as I believe in preventing as much fear, anxiety, and stress as possible in all pets. Furthermore, I don't believe in assigning spite or malice to any animals. They are all innocent creatures to me. <3

Cat care experience

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Cat Lover 🐱🐾💗

Vanessa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise
Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

One of the things I pride myself on is not only taking care of your pet like I would my own, but also your home. I'm a neat freak so I promise to leave it better than I found it! My least favorite part of taking a trip is coming home knowing my apartment would be a mess due to my cat sitter just not really caring. Not with me!

Ratings and reviews

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Patrick R.
Sep 17, 2026

Vanessa has cared for my dog many times over the years, and I trust her completely. She’s been the primary caretaker for my dog when I’ve had to take long trips overseas, or even just weekends away. She is incredibly attentive, dependable, and genuinely wonderful with animals. My dog absolutely adores her and is always so excited to see her, which says a lot. She also communicates extremely well and keeps me updated, so I always feel comfortable knowing my dog is in great hands. It’s very clear that she truly cares about the animals she looks after, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for someone reliable, caring, and attentive.

Shannon F.
Sep 14, 2026

Vanessa is a former neighbor of mine and watched my two cats many times while I traveled. She truly loves pets and cares for them like they are her own! She even went above and beyond to stay and play with the kitties and send me pictures of them so that I didn't need to worry about anything while being out of town. I highly recommend Vanessa for taking care of your fur babies!

Nick S.
Sep 10, 2026

When you think about what you want in a pet sitter, you typically think of someone who loves animals more than the average person and gives them the level of care that lets you actually have peace of mind while you’re away. Vanessa lives and breathes animals. Her attention to detail, genuine love, and passion for them makes taking care of animals not just something she does, but something she takes incredibly seriously. I have genuinely never met someone who puts as much of herself into caring for animals as she does. In her free time, she helps care for 30+ cats at a rescue multiple times a week and consistently goes above and beyond there as well. She’s the person they can count on with some of the more troubled or difficult cats, whether that means making sure they get their medication, cleaning up after them, or working with cats that some other volunteers can’t even get close to. Somehow, even while juggling that many animals, she still manages to give each one individual attention and care. That same level of dedication carries over into her pet sitting. With Vanessa, you aren’t just having someone come over, put food in a bowl, and leave. Your pets are getting attention, enrichment, affection, and the kind of care you would want to give them yourself if you were there. She also gives incredibly detailed updates to the point where you almost feel like you didn’t miss anything while you were away. I truly cannot stress enough how much I trust Vanessa with animals or how lucky every critter that gets to spend time with her is. She is genuinely the best pet sitter I know. Choose Vanessa not just for your own peace of mind, but for your pets too. She’s one in a million.

Sunanda T.
Sep 10, 2026

Vanessa has been my most trusted animal sitter for over a year now. She is a gentle and compassionate human that gives any animal in front of her the best care possible. In addition to being a reliable and trustworthy sitter, Vanessa also works with shelter cats in her free time. I have had a few great opportunities to see her interact with some of the most scared little babies and the care she provides brings my faith back in humanity. She is punctual, communicative, and caring, making her my first choice for animal sitting.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm currently only working part-time so I have a lot of time to take care of your pets!! I can do mornings, afternoons, evenings, etc.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Vanessa can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
Animals are just like people with their own unique personality, so I expect to cater to your pets specific needs. Nothing is too weird or extravagant. My own cat is an incredibly picky eater so I'm used to doing some elaborate things to get her to eat.
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.