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Virginia "Ginger" H.

City Center West, Philadelphia, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
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Services

Virginia "Ginger" can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

I recently graduated from a master's program and I'm searching for full-time employment. Because of that, I don't yet know what my weekdays will look like in the long-term. In the short-term, I work part-time for a landscaping company, so I may be gone for 3-8 hours a day if I'm asked to work that day, but that's not usually planned until the day before. Due to this schedule, I likely cannot accommodate dogs that can't be left alone for that long. Drop-offs and pickups can happen anytime between 7 am and 9 pm.

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About Virginia "Ginger" H.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in backyard with a garden and I live right next to the Schuylkill Riverwalk for excellent walks and runs. I also live nearby a dog park for extra playtime. I have a crate and travel backpack suitable for small dogs.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Virginia "Ginger" H. would like to know about your pet

My insurance requires that all dogs I watch are up to date on their vaccinations, so I’ll need you to confirm that they are. Also let me know ahead of time if your dog has any special needs. If their day with me will include feeding, let me know what their typical schedule looks like so I can match it. I’d also like to know how much and what kind of activity they usually engage in so I can match that as well!

A typical day

When I have a dog over, I usually let them out into the backyard as soon as I get up. I'll have breakfast and then take them on a walk, maybe 30-60 mins. We'll go out into the backyard throughout the day after that and take another medium-long walk in the afternoon or evening. They'll go out one last time right before bed or anytime they want to be in the backyard. On weekends, I may leave for errands during the day but I will limit my away time to the number of hours you list on the dog's profile for the number of hours they can be alone.

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Virginia "Ginger" H.'s Neighborhood

One-on-One Care for Dogs

Pet care experience

Hi there, I’m a friendly dog lover with 12 years of experience caring for dogs. My own elderly Pekingese passed away recently and watching dogs helps fill that hole in my heart just a little. I live with my husband in a first-floor apartment in Logan Square (very few steps - for those old dogs!). I usually only take one dog at a time, but I'm happy to watch two dogs at once if they are from the same household, so your pup(s) will get lots of personal attention. I have a fenced in backyard with a garden and I live right next to the Schuylkill River Trail for excellent walks. I also live nearby a dog park for extra playtime. I’m a very active person so I may even ask to take your dog on a hike or nature walk at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge. I also have experience in dogs with special needs including senior care, blindness, deafness, mobility issues, and administering medication. I am also comfortable dealing with small dogs that may have aggressive/behavioral issues. If you have two big dogs you'd like me to sit, my only request is that they are trained not to pull on the leash, since I'm not sure I can control two big dogs that pull at the same time. With regard to my schedule: I recently graduated from a master's program and I'm searching for full-time employment. Because of that, I don't yet know what my weekdays will look like in the long-term future. In the short-term, I work part-time for a landscaping company, so I may be gone for 3-8 hours a day if I'm asked to work that day, but that's not usually planned until the day before. Due to this schedule, I likely cannot accommodate dogs that can't be left alone for that long. Lastly, please make sure all dogs are up to date on their vaccinations. My insurance requires this! I’ll confirm with you at the time of booking.

Reviews

Gabriella S.
Boarding • Jul 12, 2026
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Virginia is always great with Ranger! We’ve used her multiple times in the past, and will continue using her in the future!

tatiana p.
Boarding • Jul 06, 2026
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Virginia did an amazing job taking care of my Chester over the holiday weekend. She kept me updated and I felt secure knowing that he was with her. I would definitely book with her again. thank you Virginia!

J D.
Boarding • Jun 25, 2026
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Douglas and Henry came back very happy from their stay with Ginger. She took excellent care of them and paid attention to the little nuances each dog needed. I highly recommend her!

Dirk T.
Boarding • Jun 19, 2026
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Excellent care for Schatzi.

About Virginia "Ginger" H.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in backyard with a garden and I live right next to the Schuylkill Riverwalk for excellent walks and runs. I also live nearby a dog park for extra playtime. I have a crate and travel backpack suitable for small dogs.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Virginia "Ginger" H. would like to know about your pet

My insurance requires that all dogs I watch are up to date on their vaccinations, so I’ll need you to confirm that they are. Also let me know ahead of time if your dog has any special needs. If their day with me will include feeding, let me know what their typical schedule looks like so I can match it. I’d also like to know how much and what kind of activity they usually engage in so I can match that as well!

A typical day

When I have a dog over, I usually let them out into the backyard as soon as I get up. I'll have breakfast and then take them on a walk, maybe 30-60 mins. We'll go out into the backyard throughout the day after that and take another medium-long walk in the afternoon or evening. They'll go out one last time right before bed or anytime they want to be in the backyard. On weekends, I may leave for errands during the day but I will limit my away time to the number of hours you list on the dog's profile for the number of hours they can be alone.

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Virginia "Ginger" H.

City Center West, Philadelphia, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews