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VanessaV

Vanessa

Reliable and responsible pet sitter

Richmond Hill

Pawshake sitter since January 2026
1-5 years of experience
Active in the Pawshake Community
Last active4 days ago
Usually respondswithin 14 minutes
Last contacted4 days ago
Last booked-

About Vanessa

The primary reason I am pursuing pet sitting is my genuine love for animals. I find great joy in spending time with pets, playing with them, and providing attentive care. Additionally, pet sitting offers the flexibility and independence I value, allowing me to manage my own schedule while working with a variety of animals. As a pet owner myself, I have gained substantial hands-on experience in understanding their habits and daily needs.

I believe pets possess a unique charm—they are not only adorable but also bring immense joy and relaxation to our lives. Like cherished friends and family, they offer companionship and happiness. I understand how important they are, and how concerning it can be when work or travel makes it difficult to meet their daily needs. That’s why I am committed to providing reliable, high-quality care, which includes:

- Maintaining a clean living environment for pets

- Providing regular walks and attentive care for dogs and cats

- Following scheduled feeding and hydration routines

- Ensuring adequate exercise and playtime for their well-being

- Conducting safety checks on fences, gates, and doors to keep pets secure

One of my most rewarding experiences was caring for a high-energy, one-year-old dog named Sunny for a three-week period while his owners were abroad. Beyond the essential daily care—including tailored feeding, long exploratory walks, and grooming—I focused on positive reinforcement training to address his mild separation anxiety and leash-pulling. By implementing a consistent routine, using clicker training for calm behavior when I departed, and practicing "heel" commands with treats during walks, we made significant progress. Sunny became more relaxed when alone and far more manageable on the leash. This experience taught me that exceptional pet sitting goes beyond reliable care; it's about patiently reinforcing good habits, providing mental stimulation, and ensuring the pet feels both secure and happy in their owner's absence, which I document with regular photo updates.

Vanessa offers ...

At Vanessa's home

Dog Boarding

Overnight stay at the sitter's homefrom $60 /night, $20 /additional pet

Doggy Day Care

Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's homefrom $60 /day, $20 /additional pet

At your home

Dog Walking

An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walkfrom $35 /walk, $10 /additional pet

One home visit a day

Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your petfrom $20 /day

2x Home visit

Two drop-in visits for your petfrom $40 /day

Vanessa can accept

Puppies<1 year
Dog ages0-8 years
Dog sizes0-18 kg
CatsAll kinds
FerretsAll kinds
Small animalsRodents, rabbits, birds, ...

Availability

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About Vanessa's home

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The residence

House
Medium outdoor area
Fully fenced backyard

More about Vanessa

I speak ...

English
Chinese

I have experience ...

1-5 years of experience
... as volunteer with animal welfare

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