Virginia W.
Virginia W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
💗A Calm Home for Sensitive Dogs ✨
Hi, I’m Virginia 👋 I specialize in calm, routine-focused boarding and day care for dogs who prefer quiet companionship over chaotic dog parks or busy daycare crowds. I work from home most of the week, and your dog will spend their time with an adult who understands pacing, boundaries, and emotional comfort. I share my home with two gentle senior dogs and a cat who enjoys his own quiet space. Our house is a calm environment, and we keep a predictable routine with walks, naps, enrichment, and relaxed evenings. I have experience with senior pets, shy dogs, recently adopted dogs, dogs with separation anxiety, and dogs who need medication or mobility support. My approach is warm, patient, and based on understanding how dogs communicate stress and comfort through body language. 🐶 What Makes My Care Different 🌿 Low-volume care (only a few dogs at a time) 🏡 Steady companionship while I work from home 🛏️ Built-in nap and rest time (no forced activity) 🚶♂️ Walks paced to your dog’s energy or mobility 🧩 Calm enrichment like sniff games and puzzle toys 💛 Respect for your dog’s pace and boundaries Great match for: senior dogs, shy dogs, nervous or recently adopted dogs, low-energy dogs, and pups who don’t enjoy crowded daycare environments.
Cat care experience
Virginia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Our pup was happy the entire time. Virginia communicated well and was a pleasure to work with.
We love when Virginia watches our cats! She takes great care and excellent photos. It is clear she is very attentive and caring with them.
Nala loved her time with Virginia! Daily walks, play time, yard time, snuggles.. exactly what we had hoped for! Virginia took wonderful care of Nala and sent us daily updates and photos. We will definitely trust Virginia to keep Nala next time we are out of town!
Virginia took great care of Iowa! She went above and beyond with Iowa and her check-ins were extremely detailed!I always knew how Iowa was doing! I will definitely reach out to her if I travel again!
Virginia is so attentive and caring towards our two kitties. Virginia gives lots of love and attention, sends great updates and photos, and was gracious about having to deal with cat vomit. Highly recommend booking Virginia!
Virginia was amazing! Our kitty is very shy and Virginia, in a short period of time, gained the trust of Parker. She left everything clean and tidy, locked everything up, was punctual for all visits and had great communication.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
Because I work from home 3 or more days per week, your dog will have real companionship throughout the day. I follow a predictable rhythm: 🌞 Morning potty break and walk 🍽️ Meals and medication if needed 🛋️ Nap time while I work 🐾 Midday sniff walk or enrichment play 😌 Afternoon rest or slow activity 🌙 Calm evening routine This structure helps dogs feel secure and reduces anxiety, especially for seniors or sensitive temperaments.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Our home is quiet, predictable, and designed around comfort. I do not take large groups, so dogs aren’t overwhelmed or put into unpredictable social situations. 🐕 Dogs sleep where they’re most comfortable (crate, dog bed, couch, or with your home routine in mind) 🐶 Slow introductions to my pets, who are friendly seniors with calm energy 🚫 No forced play or pressure to socialize (play time can be solo in a gated yard) 🐱 Our cat has his own safe spaces and is experienced with respectful dogs 🪑 Gates and fully separate areas available if a dog needs their own space (we have three floors to our house, plenty of space for everyone) 🧼 Clean water, fresh bowls, and tidy shared spaces Whether your dog is confident or nervous, I make sure they feel secure, not rushed.
Pets
A typical day
A typical day here is relaxed but structured. We start with a morning walk, breakfast, and a comfortable settle while I work. Throughout the day, your dog gets companionship, short walks, structured rest, and optional enrichment like puzzle toys, foraging games, or gentle play. We pay attention to your dog’s pace — active dogs get more engagement, older or anxious dogs get more quiet time and comfort. Evenings are peaceful: dinner, potty breaks, and calm wind-down time before sleep. A comfortable rhythm your dog can rely on.