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Virginia P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 repeat clients
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Virginia P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $40 per visit

Highlights

Virginia has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
22 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Great w/ medicated/senior animals

I have over 20 yrs experience with housesitting, dog walking and caring for animals. I received a BS in Animal Science from Texas A&M. I have many years experience working as a Vet Tech (daily care, surgeries, medications, handling, senior animals, walking, play times) Animals are my passion and my joy. I have worked with all types: cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, turtles. I have dedicated half my life to taking care of and helping animals. I specialize in senior animals and animals with special needs or ailments/issues that might arise. I have cared for animals with Diabetes, leg/hip surgery, arthritis, anxiety and many other conditions. I enjoy spending time with animals daily and giving their owners comfort while they are out of town, or at the office for the day. I try to make the animals, as happy as they can be, while their owners are away and give the owners sense of peace while they are not with their pets. I don't have any breed that is my favorite, but I am fond of large breeds. I love learning about new breeds and definitely read about the breed if I am unfamiliar. I have an incredible group of vet techs and doctors I can talk with about any issue/ailment that the animal might have. I always try to follow the owners schedule with their pets, as close as possible, and I am more than willing to spend extra time with them, if need be.

Cat care experience

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Felines are my friend

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

Qualifications

32 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have been taking care of other peoples animals for almost 30 years. I always try my best to follow the same routine owners do with the safety of their animal, as well as their home.

Ratings and reviews

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57 ratings
Tiffany L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 19, 2026

Gussie loves Virginia. Virginia loves Gussie. Match made in heaven for this pup mummy!

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Michael L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 16, 2026

Virginia took excellent care of our dogs, was very attentive and her updates were entertaining.

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William M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 08, 2026

Did a great job with the dogs as always

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Olivia W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 24, 2026

Virginia is great as always! Good at communication and reliable! Will book her in the future.

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William M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 10, 2026

Virginia was great! Dogs loved her and she was a great communicator

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Chris R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 08, 2026

Did a great job!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am currently doing this full time. I am able to provide walks and have check in time available for clients that need it. Also, have time for the animals I could be staying overnight with

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Virginia can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
I like the giant breeds, but no preferences. I have a lot of experience caring for Mastiffs, Labradors, Retrievers, Border Collies, Westies, Frenchies, Newfoundlands, Boxers and many, many others. I like to know the dogs routine and how a typical day for them goes. If there are any medications or if the animal suffers from anxiety, arthritis or has any issues/ailments, if they like other dogs, what commands they use for their pet. I will always do a meet and greet and find out what all of the necessities are and where everything is located. I like to find out who their veterinarian is. I'm pretty thorough on finding out the ins and outs of the animal and their owner.
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.