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Vanessa S.
Austin, TX 78729
from $18 per hour
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About Vanessa
Experience: 10 yrs
*Note: I do not provide boarding* Hi! I specialize in long term (1+ weeks) house/pet sits & also accept shorter sits when available. I'm 52 and have been house/pet sitting on & off my entire life. I'm single, have reliable transportation, don't drink/smoke and am dependable. I've taken care of cats, dogs, fish, livestock, horses, Guinea pigs, snakes, chickens, etc. I treat animals the way I'd want to be treated with gentleness and patience. I can be available for monthly sits starting at a base rate of $300. Let me know if you need a long-term sitter and we can discuss more details. I'm more than happy to meet in person, via video call or a simple phone call. What's most important to me is that you and your pet(s) feel safe with me and hopefully reduce any stress associated with being apart from one another. Thanks for considering me for such an important job of caring for your home and/or furry family. Looking forward to connecting with you! Vanessa
Most recent review
Vanessa has taken excellent care of my aging English Springer Spaniel when we have been out of town, even being open to extended stays while we have been overseas.
Fiona M.
8/10/2025
Services
Pets
Amphibians
Birds
Cats
Dogs
Farm Animals
Fish
Horses
Mammals
Services offered
Boarding
Daily feeding
Grooming
House sitting
Mail/newspaper retrieval
Pet sitting
Pet walking
Water plants
Rates
Recurring jobs
$18-20/hr
Sitting
$48/night
Boarding
$43/night
Doggy day care
$43/day
30-minute dog walk
$19/walk
60-minute dog walk
$30/walk
Can help with
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Qualifications
Education
Augustana College - Sioux Falls
Some college
Languages
English
Professional skills
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Other Qualifications & Credentials
I will be PATH Certified as an Equine Specialist in May
2013.
Additional details
Non-smoker
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