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Victoria Z.

Santa Fe, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
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Services

Victoria can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Victoria can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am a full-time artist that and work out of my home studio. My week-day schedule is flexible. I would love to get outdoors with your dog when your stuck at work, or away on a trip.

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About Victoria Z.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced in yard. I will care for your babies like you do. I will walk dogs however you normally do. I can easily take your dogs on long runs or up to 3 walks daily. I will feed cats, provide daily enrichment through play or putting out toys, and clean litter-boxes daily. I will feed chickens/other pets, and make sure their space is clean and safe.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Victoria Z. would like to know about your pet

I will care for your pet as you do. Please let me know details about their behavior out of the home, and inside so I can care for them as you do. I want to know everything about your baby/ies. Please have your pet(s) up to date on basic vaccines! I do foster dogs from Espanola Humane and I want everyone to be healthy, happy and vaccinated!

A typical day

I can take your fur-baby to the trails, or quiet dirt road walks. I have fully fenced in yard thats close to the SF National Forest. I can provide more challenging activities like trail runs, or even mountain bike rides for more adventurous dogs. Your fur-baby can nap in the sun while I paint, and you never have to worry about them being unsupervised, because I am home all day. Your dogs will also get the chance to play with my young dog, or lounge with my senior dogs in one of the many pet beds I have throughout my home.

Location

Santa Fe, NM

Victoria Z.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Full time pet parent & foster mom

Pet care experience

Hello, I am Victoria and I have experience caring for almost every kind of pet. I personally have rescued 3 senior Chihuahuas, who had special-needs and were medically fragile, super seniors. I also foster puppies, kittens, and young dogs for Espanola Humane often. I have experience with all sorts of pets from fish, cats and dogs to even horses. I have my own flock of 21 chickens. I promise to care for your pets exactly as you care for them in your own home. I am great with cats, having 4 kitties myself. I also grew up helping my mom trap-neuter-return feral cats in our community. I have years of experience with dogs of all sizes. I have one senior chihuahua of my own, and two cattle dog mixes, who I adopted from Espanola Humane. I grew up with medium & large dogs.I am an avid trail runner, mountain biker and all around outdoor enthusiast. Let me take your baby along on walks, or for the more energetic dogs, how about a long trail run? I can preform light grooming, or/and give medication. I have personal experience with separation anxiety in dogs and will do everything I can to help your dog if he/she struggles with anxiety. I know that each pet has his/her own wonderful personality, and would love to meet and get to know them!

Reviews

Susanne & Mikael V.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 11, 2026
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We were visiting Santa Fe and looked for a trustworthy, experienced sitter who could take care of our 11 months old puppy for a whole day (so we could go to some non-dog-friendly places like museums and Meow Wolf :)). Victoria has a beautiful house and garden right next to a forest. She has an extremely friendly dog of her own that is very patient with small dogs. She took such good care of Poe, he was so happy when we fetched him, and thoroughly the exhausted from a full day of play. When we're back in Santa Fe next time, we'll definitely contact Victoria

Tina H.
Doggy Day Care • May 04, 2026
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We brought our older dog with us to Santa Fe and realized that in order to see all the lovely art museums we needed to find someone to care for Zippy. Zippy has separation anxiety and we were worried about leaving him for an extended time. We had nothing to worry about. He really enjoyed his time with Victoria! He got to play with other dogs, watch the chickens, take walks. He was living his best life, while we were able to enjoy Santa Fe dog free. It was a win-win for everyone. I highly recommend Victoria for daycare.

Justine S.
Boarding • Feb 17, 2026
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Best dog sitter ever! Spencer came home nice and tired. Victoria sent multiple daily updates and photos. I was never worried about Spencer and could enjoy my vacation with peace of mind. Plus, he plays very well with all of Victoria’s pets!

Lara H.
Doggy Day Care • Jan 23, 2026
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My active Golden Retriever LOVED her day with Victoria. Victoria has a terrific location outside Santa Fe. Her property butts up to a National Preserve. Victoria hiked Spring and let her spend a good amount of time outdoors as the weather was great that day. Would definitely recommend Victoria

About Victoria Z.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced in yard. I will care for your babies like you do. I will walk dogs however you normally do. I can easily take your dogs on long runs or up to 3 walks daily. I will feed cats, provide daily enrichment through play or putting out toys, and clean litter-boxes daily. I will feed chickens/other pets, and make sure their space is clean and safe.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Victoria Z. would like to know about your pet

I will care for your pet as you do. Please let me know details about their behavior out of the home, and inside so I can care for them as you do. I want to know everything about your baby/ies. Please have your pet(s) up to date on basic vaccines! I do foster dogs from Espanola Humane and I want everyone to be healthy, happy and vaccinated!

A typical day

I can take your fur-baby to the trails, or quiet dirt road walks. I have fully fenced in yard thats close to the SF National Forest. I can provide more challenging activities like trail runs, or even mountain bike rides for more adventurous dogs. Your fur-baby can nap in the sun while I paint, and you never have to worry about them being unsupervised, because I am home all day. Your dogs will also get the chance to play with my young dog, or lounge with my senior dogs in one of the many pet beds I have throughout my home.

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Victoria Z.

Santa Fe, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews