Vanessa W.
Vanessa W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Cuddles, Playtime & Walks!
Hello. My name is Vanessa. Thank you for reading my profile. I offer pet sitting in my home for single dogs, or a pair of smaller, bonded dogs from the same family. I have a spacious, ground floor flat near Roker Beach. It's less than ten minutes to stroll to the sand. I also have a small, secure, safe, back yard. Please note that it has a gravel surface and I don't have any grass. I will care for your pet with great love and attention to detail. I'll follow your instructions to the letter. Their safety, health, and happiness will be my top priority. That's a promise. I have a lot of experience. I was a Full-time Housesitter from May 2024 to October 2025, and completed over 33 successful sits with 5-star Reviews from all of them. I have also been invited back several times for repeat sits. I now have my own home again, so I can offer Pet Sitting here. Your dog can have a little holiday with me by the seaside! Although I am still quite new to Rover, I have cared for pets for over 35 years. My first dog, Harry, was a toy poodle. Sadly, he went blind early in life and needed a lot of care until he died aged 13. My second dog, Molly, was a fear-aggressive German Shepherd Cross, a rescue from Crete, whom I lovingly rehabilitated over six years. I cared for my sweet Tabby Cat, Lucy, for twelve years. I have also looked after rabbits, small pets, chickens, and fish on housesits and for family and friends. I am a fit and active, single, British woman aged 65. Non-smoker, Non-drinker. Car owner with a full, clean driving licence. I have a DBS Certificate and I am fully Insured. I am currently studying for an Online Canine First Aid Certificate. I love animals and they quickly respond to me. I feel that a house is not a home without a pet in it. So I love all the cuddles I get when I care for animals, especially for dogs. I can care for one or two small dogs from the same family, but I will never take dogs from different homes. As I work from home, on the computer and on Zoom calls, I am around a lot. So they will get a lot of company, love and cuddles and at least two good walks a day. Please let me know what you are looking for and I will do my best to help you. Best wishes, Vanessa
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Vanessa took great care of Basil! He was clearly happy and comfortable with her. She was very good with his schedule and gave him lots of love. If Vanessa is free for my dates in the future I'd be more than happy to have her mind my little buddy!
Vanessa was amazing! From keeping us updated too helping Ozzy feel at home. She ensured Ozzy was comfortable and not nervous. She’s fantastic and couldn’t suggest her more to anyone ! Will be definitely using her service again
Vanessa was great looked after Brock as her own and made sure we were updated throughout. couldn’t have asked for more
we are late giving a review which is no reflection on Vanessa. its our first time using Rover and also having a house sitter. we were extremely hesitant about getting a sitter because it was so new to us and we have had the luxury of having family and friends previously. Right from the start Vanessa made and effort and relieved our concerns, it was like having a family friend coming to meet us and our house hold. Vanessa showed her friendly caring and affectionate character soon as arriving. Our Pug took straight to her like she had always known her. Due to our devastating family loss of our beloved Staffordshire bull terrier of 16 years, Rosie has been very quite and reserved in her emotions seemly lost. Vanessa is a wonderful lady whom is kind and very willing. taking care of Rosie needs Our house was kept and retuned in an immaculate condition after our two weeks away. Vanessa was willing to accommodate our needs and preferences even going as far as buying roses weekly for our passed staffy, buying wrapping paper for a family birthday the day of our return. She was wonderful with our rabbits keeping their hutch clean and trying them with new foods. She would send regular updates and photos from our fury friends the whole time we were away. We would highly recommend Vanessa.
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Schedule
I am self-employed as a part-time, online Coach, working with clients from my laptop. That means I can fit my flexible working hours easily around your pet's needs, giving them lots of playtime and regular walks. I don't go out much, which allows for lots of time to be with your pets, and plenty of cuddles and belly rubs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I am very aware of safety in the home and on a walk. If I am required to drive your pet in my car, I always use the proper safety restraints. I will follow your instructions at all times. I am very well educated in dog psychology. I used to take part in Dog Agility classes with my last dog. I know how to be a firm and loving pack leader. I am currently studying for a Canine First Aid Course, which includes CPR and Emergency Care.
A typical day
I love to find a new toy or game for every dog that I care for. I enjoy it, and it's a great way to bond with them. I love to play chase, and I will throw their tennis balls endlessly. I like to lay a trail for them with tiny treats, to play hide and seek. If the dogs are open to it, I like to teach them a new trick. This is not always successful, but it is fun to try! I am very affectionate and give them lots of strokes, pets, and cuddles.
Prices include all fees.