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Vivian D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients
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Vivian D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

$35 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Exp with pets, exotics, livestock!

I go by V or Valen, they/them pronouns 😊 I have an animal science degree from UC Davis, specializing in captive and companion animals. I’ve interned at both the UC Davis Dairy and Goat Facilities, and worked with a number of other species. My work with animals is rooted in an applied understanding of animal behavior, combined with a knowledge of animal ethics and welfare. As a pet owner of 20+ years with various species, I understand how critical it is to build trust with both owner and pet. This is family we’re talkin’ about! Experience with senior/geriatric/end of life care. Formosan Mountain Dog and general rescue dog experience. Some rodent, bunny, tortoise, and snake experience as well. Experienced with anxious and fear aggressive dogs. If I can teach goats to walk on a leash, I can handle your pups!

Qualifications

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

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

During drop ins, I focus on meeting the pet’s needs per the owner’s requests. Then I’ll play and hang out with them, making sure they get lots of love. If they’re anxious, I’ll leave them alone until they feel comfortable to approach me first. I always make sure to check any safety hazards before leaving.

Ratings and reviews

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29 ratings
Cassandra E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 06, 2026

V was so helpful and responsive. What started as a weekend of dog walks turned into a month of regular dog walks at various times thru the day. V was quick to respond to my inquires and Ernest really seemed to like them. I highly recommend V for big dogs like Ernest (and likely any dog smaller than 90 lbs, which I know is many!). They handled his hesitancies (and mine) well with us scheduling a meet and greet and then treating him well thru all the walks. Thanks V!

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Leah R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 24, 2026

V is great! Always on time and our dog is very happy to see them. Has no trouble handling our over 70 lb dog. Highly recommend.

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Aileen B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 24, 2026

V is fantastic! They were very patient with Teddy and provided such sweet photos with detailed updates on his mood, activity, food and litter status. They also kept his litter area clean which Teddy can be very messy If I wasn't moving away from the area I would have made them my go to sitter.

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Aubrey R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 29, 2026

Valen always takes the best care of our pets! This time, they dropped in to give both cats and both dogs attention. The creatures definitely appreciated their love and attention!

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Aubrey R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 20, 2026

V took great care of my babies!!

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Beth R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 12, 2026

What a blessing to spend an evening with friends and without the dogs without an ounce of worry about our dogs! V cared for them with competence, joy, and love. We couldn’t be happier with their service and recommend them without reservation.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home and have a very flexible schedule, though I prefer bookings in the mornings and early afternoons. I can usually work around any schedule though.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Vivian can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please notify me if they’re aggressive or reactive in any way, if they eat off the ground during walks, or any other potential safety risk.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.