Testimonials

“We initially got to know Val as a babysitter for our kids, which she was fantastic at. Then she transitioned into pet sitting for our 3 cats while we were on vacation. She is very reliable, caring, and friendly!” Jason & Melinda W. (May 2024)

“Val has stayed at our house many times to watch our dog while we are out of town and she is the absolute best. She leaves the house in better shape than when she arrived and she is so caring with our dog, that I would recommend her 1,000x over to anyone who needs a dog and/or house sitter.” Eric (May 2024)

“I have been a client and with that, a friend, of Val’s for years. My dogs have loved her, she is a joy to be around, and importantly she is professional and thorough with whichever services she is offering. She has excellent knowledge with pet and plant care, and is respectful and organized. I’d trust Val to stay in my home anytime.” — Meghan G. (May 2024)

Val is very reliable, friendly, responsible and virtually the entire neighborhood trusts her to watch their homes and pets. She responds quickly and positively when you need her and we are so happy to have her around.— Doug & Tanya T. (May 2024)

“Val took care of my pup Mochi when I travelled last December. She was super thoughtful and caring. My pup loved being around her and I can tell he had a great time. She is also very thorough and detailed. She would send me cute pics of my pup. I highly recommend and trust Val with my pup. I would love for her to watch him again. On top of all that, she kept my apartment tidy and took care of it like it’s her own.” — Hiherson D. (May 2024)

“Val has been our trusted pet sitter and house sitter for four years. Our dogs love her and actually get excited to see her when we go out of town which gives us great peace of mind. She’s very professional and reliable and we feel very lucky to have her!” — Carrie W. (May 2024)

“We RELY on Val when we go out of town or need an extra walk for our dogs when we are working long hours. Our dogs are a little finicky about who they like to be around and they have LOVED Val from the first moment they met her. We have been using her pet sitter services for 4+ years and she has always been very communicative and professional. We love her just as much as our dogs do!” — Rachel R. (May 2024)

“Val is an excellent resource to have if you have “any” pets! We’ve been using her services for over a yr and couldn’t be happier! Our pets love her and we love the updated pics she sends when she visits- we even found a dog that had pups right before we left town and she stepped up to the plate to help. Could never have done it without her. Valerie is simply awesome and you won’t go wrong by using her services!!” — Christina S. (May 2024)

“Val has walked my dogs for 5 years. She is reliable, professional and clearly loves animals. Val has never missed a walk in all that time. She has also house sat for me on several occasions and left my home in better shape than she found it. I recommend Val without any reservation. I completely trust her with my pets and home.” — Jack R. (May 2024)

“Val is amazing, we swear our pooch is sad to realize it’s us behind the door after our absence instead of her friend Val. Valerie is an amazing communicator, and is very clearly passionate about providing exceptional care for our house and our little fur baby. Valerie is intent on spending her time with intention and dedication. Having Val in your life is a blessing, idk what you are waiting for, call her!”Oliver S. (May 2024)

Our pup Max loves his midday walks and play time with Val and we love that she sends an update along with adorable photos with each visit. She takes extra care coming and going as we've got a curious kitty that likes to try to get outside. She gives him pets and attention during her visits as well, which he craves & loves. We appreciate all the care she provides our little fur family.” — Mic A. (July 2023)

Val always does a fantastic job looking after my cat!” — Julia C. (June 2023)

Valerie walked my dog, Trixie, while I was on vacation this past week, and I am beyond thrilled with the service she provided. I felt that she followed all of my instructions perfectly and kept me informed on Trixie's wellbeing on each walk she took her on. Trixie is older and very particular when dealing with new people; however, Valerie was able to make her very comfortable. With past walkers, I have returned home to her having lost weight due to not eating, but with Valerie, Trixie appeared to be her normal self upon my return. I highly recommend Valerie if you are looking for a perfect friend to your pet!” — Carl K. (May 2023)

“Valerie is so great with my dog Daisy! I can always count on her to send great photos and updates while she's with her. I can always tell Daisy has been well cared for with Valerie."Jennifer K. (Apr 2023)

“As a seasoned dog owner, Val is the best dog walker I've come in contact with. She communicates quickly and professionally, sending photos and updates of my pup every session. I recommend her to anyone looking for a consistent, dependable pet care taker. She's just the best. Thank you Val!!”Meghan G. (Mar 2023)

“Val is the best. She makes us feel so at ease when we leave our pets for the weekend. She is so reliable, caring and consistent. I love receiving great pictures of my happy pets too! All good things!!”Julie P. (Nov 2022)

“Val does a wonderful job looking after my cat!” — Julia C. (Nov 2022)

“Highly recommend to anyone looking for a dog walker. She is always prompt, flexible when needed and trustworthy. Val is the best in town!”Lindsey M. (Oct 2022)

“Val is amazing! She takes such good care of my senior dogs!! I honestly could not ask for a better dog sitter/walker! I always feel secure knowing that my babies will be in good hands with her, both with the love she showers on them and with their special needs and medications. I cannot recommend Val high enough, I would give her 10 stars on here if it would let me!! Thank you Val!!!” — Natalia T. (Oct 2022)

“Valerie was so great with our sheepdog puppy! We had super short notice and came over that day for a meet and greet and walkthrough so we could use her for the next day! And she took the cutest walk pictures which make anyone’s day :) we will definitely use her again when we need it!!” — Lindsey K. (Oct 2022)

“Valerie always takes such great care of our boy!”Elise Z. (Oct 2022)

“Valerie has been wonderful to work with. She is quick to respond, very punctual and communicative. She always sends photos of our dog Sally from their walk and they are amazing to receive! My husband and I have really enjoyed using her dog walking services and would highly recommend Valerie to anyone in need of a trustworthy dog walker!”Rachel S. (Oct 2022)

“Val went out of her way to make a home visit before taking my pups on their first walk. She did a great job tiring them out on their walk and also sent amazing pictures to document how much fun they had! Great service!! Will definitely rebook.”Tammy G. (Oct 2022)

“Valerie has been a lifesaver!! We have two dogs a senior and a new puppy. She takes such great care of both of them and their different needs. I feel so much better knowing she will be with them while we’re at work. She’s always quick to respond and reliable. We feel so lucky we found her!!!”Maeve R. (Oct 2022)

“Valerie is the absolute best! We always know that whether for a quick morning walk or an overnight stay, we can rely on her to take excellent care of our fur babies. She has become a lasting part of our family and we are grateful to have her in the neighborhood.”Brenda K. (Oct 2022)

“Valerie is an absolute GEM! I wouldn’t trust anyone else with our pup Winnie. Winnie has anxiety but does so well with Val. When we first started using her we called her the Winnie Whisperer because of how well she did with getting our nervous gal to walk! She treats our dog like one of her own, what more could we ask for?! So lucky we found her and would recommend over and over again.”Alexa W. (Oct 2022)

Val is the VERY BEST dog walker and has been such a blessing to my husband and me - and of course our pup, Maggie. She's wonderful at communicating and I text her all the time! I really don't know what we would do without Val. She's also done overnights at our house when we are out of town. She's so easy to work with and so professional. She's extremely trustworthy, always on time, just simply amazing! I really don't think you can find a better person to trust your furry best friend with than Val.” — Wesley R. (Sep 2022)

We love Val!! She is professional and has a genuine compassion for pets. Val has been taking care of our pets for about 2 years. I don’t worry about our 5 dogs and cats while we are out of town. She sends us pictures and updates. I would absolutely recommend her to care for your pets!” — Ramie T. (Sep 2022)

Val is a fantastic dog sitter. I trust very few people to dog sit my two senior dogs, one of which is a dachshund that gets very anxious if she’s not at home. But I never hesitate to ask for Val’s help when we’re going out of town. Val has hands-on, everyday experience with all breeds and knows what behaviors to look for and will immediately communicate any potential concerns when she’s caring for my pups. She also sends me daily photo updates and is always on schedule with feeding times and bathroom breaks. My dogs are always noticeably happy and healthy when I return home, so I know they enjoy their time with Val. And the peace of mind I have knowing that my dogs are loved and cared for while I’m away is priceless. Thanks, Val!” — Jessie D. (Sep 2022)

"We love Val! She was recommended to us by a friend, and we couldn’t imagine anyone else as our dog walker! We have been using her for almost 2 years. She walks our 2 older pugs multiple times a week and they absolutely adore her. I don’t trust anyone else with my babies.” — Haley G. (Sep 2022)

Val is the best! Our dog Bandit is absolutely nuts for her. She’s reliable and super sweet! We are so happy to have Val as part of our extended fam! I would recommend Val to anyone and everyone who needs some extra walks for their pups!” — Kate C. (Sep 2022)

Valerie took excellent care of my kitties - and she takes great pics to boot!” — Jean T. (July 2022)

Val took great care of my cat! Highly recommend!” — Julia C. (June 2022)

Valerie is incredible! We’re so grateful to have her taking such good care of our sweet girl!” — Rebekah B (Oct 2021)

Valerie was great!! She paid close attention to my rescue dogs needs and my dog looked so happy in all her report card photos. Would definitely recommend Valerie and use her again!” — David G. (Sep 2021)

“If you’re in need of a pet sitter look no further! Valerie is fantastic! She’s reliable, caring and great with animals- your pet(s) will be in the best of care. Plus, she sends plenty of photos of your pet while you’re away! Will absolutely book with Valerie again for all our pet sitting needs. 5 stars!”Brian F. (Aug 2021)

“We just moved to the area with our rescue dog who has anxiety problems. Val has been so great with our dog’s issues and my dog mom neuroses! Our dog won’t go for walks or go to the bathroom with many people but she loves Val. Thank you Val!!!”Michelle C. (July 2021)

“This review is overdue, but I cannot say enough great things about Valerie! I am new to Jax and needed a pet sitter for my cat throughout Memorial Day weekend. She took the time to come to my apt to meet me and my goofball kitty, Little Man. I felt perfectly comfortable having her in my home while I was away, but even more importantly, I knew she would take wonderful care of Little Man! He is a love bug and she not only took care of the essentials (food, water, litter) but spent time giving him TLC and cuddles -- his favorite. Valerie provided me with daily updates and fantastic photos! She is friendly, considerate and truly cares about animals. She has excellent pet sitting skills as well as communication! I highly recommend her services and will definitely be asking her to care for Little Man every time I travel! If he had thumbs, he would text her himself! Thanks so much, Valerie!!”Tammy K. (July 2021)

“Valerie is the absolute best there is! Not only does my 10 year old Boston Terrier, Gracie love her more than she loves me but Valerie’s excellent communication skills and positive attitude give me complete peace of mind while I am away from home. I couldn’t imagine using anyone else. Valerie is THE best!”Patrick H. (June 2021)

“Val is so wonderful with our dog, Mango. He has a big fear of strangers and has required extra care and consideration in introductions and visits with new people - Val has been very flexible and attentive to his needs, and Mango took a liking to her right away. She has even been helping us with some training for Mango. I highly recommend using Val for your pup, especially if they have special needs like mine does!”Meghan B. (June 2021)

“Valerie was wonderful with our babies. She took good care of them and followed the instructions we left on what our babies needed. She is cheerful and you can tell she loves what she does. We loved the pictures that she took of our babies every day. Loved Valerie and highly recommend her. Thank you Valerie.”Millares M. (June 2021)

“Valerie was so great with our dog! We worked with Valerie on reaction training to strangers and she was a huge help! She's very patient and knowledgeable about dogs of all sizes and breeds. We will definitely be using her again in the future!”Stephanie P. (June 2021)

“Val is easily my favorite dog walker I have ever worked with. She is friendly, a warm spirit and loves our animals. She’s quick to respond when it comes to checking availability. She always sends us photos of the dogs and any necessary updates. Apart from us trusting Val, our dogs trust and love her. If ever we are walking and our paths cross, the dogs’ tails start to wag when they get to see their friend. She’s a staple in our life, that’s for sure.”Richie M. (June 2021)

“Val is the absolute best!! Our sweet baby boy Randy adores her . She very caring and attentive. Honestly not sure what we would do if we didn’t have Val.”Fitz P. (June 2021)

“Val has been such a life saver for us! She is incredibly dependable, trustworthy, and best of all great with our pups! They look forward to her coming every day & we don’t have to stress about going to the store after work anymore. Oh and she takes amazing pictures of the pups!”Meredith S. (June 2021)

“Val is amazing! She's been walking our two dogs for almost two years. She’s always punctual and easy to communicate with. We know our pups are in good hands with her and trust her completely. She sends us pictures of our dogs or puts a video of them walking on Instagram, which is very fun to see. We couldn't ask for anyone better!”Christy K. (June 2021)

“Valerie is a true gem! She's been walking our pups for close to three years now and to be honest I think they love her more than they love us! She's reliable, always on time, extremely flexible with our crazy work schedules and always sends updates after their walks. Valerie is the best of the best. She also takes incredible photos of our dogs, some of which we've printed and framed! We can't say enough good things about her! We highly recommend Valerie for all your pet care needs!”Melissa M. (June 2021)

“Valerie is an amazing pet sitter. She has been watching my dogs for a year and a half, taking such great care of them. Valerie is great at communicating and loves my dogs as if they were her own. Whenever I have had trouble with one of them having separation anxiety, she was knowledgeable and helpful with figuring out a plan to help alleviate that. Not only that, but she knew my dogs well enough to know when something might be wrong or if one of them wasn't feeling well. When it comes to scheduling, Valerie makes it super easy to plan in advance. As my work schedule can sometimes change very quickly, she is also flexible and does everything possible to make sure you and your pups are well taken care of. I know that whenever I'm away, whether it's at work or on vacation, that Valerie takes great care of my dogs. She is consistent, reliable, and trustworthy, and you can tell that she loves what she does. I would recommend her to anyone in the area!”Marie G. (June 2021)

“Val has been detrimental to our whole family. She helped us with our animals on several different occasions. We have two Pugs that absolutely love when they get their walks with Val.”Cory L. (June 2021)

“We have never found anyone like Valerie. She is conscientious, trustworthy and she loves our dog like it’s her own. She always communicates well and goes the extra mile when we need her. She is a joy to work with and our dog and our family and our life is much happier when she is around. I highly recommend Valerie for any of your animal needs. I doubt you could find a better more trustworthy person to work with your animals. When Valerie is on the case we are much more relaxed and life goes smoother. Hire her before she is full.”Steve W. (June 2021)

“Valerie is amazing! She’s very kind and truly cares about animals. She’s thoughtful and goes above and beyond. We trust her completely.” Brandy S. (May 2021)

“Valerie did SUCH an amazing job with our cats! Highly recommend for any pet sitting needs you have!”Alexa (Apr 2021)

“Val is fantastic. She’s so thoughtful and I LOVE the photos she takes of my dog.” — Emily Z. (Jan 2021)

“Everything went very smoothly with Valerie. She's very professional and I trust her with my dog.”Andrea R. (Dec 2020)

“Valerie is a serious and professional dog walker that is caring and sensitive to your dog's needs --and quirks! Always accommodating and trustworthy, I and my old dog Freya feel very lucky to have found her!” — Ylva (Feb 2020)

“Valerie is the absolute best! She treats our babies as if they were her own. They so look forward to seeing her every weekday for their strolls. Winston can hear her coming and starts to get excited even before she's pulled up in the drive way. Val has done countless overnights with Trixie and Winston and she has gone above and beyond to not only take care of them but also to make us feel comfortable being away. I honestly don't know what we would do without her. She is one of our favorite humans in Jacksonville.

Two examples of how she has gone above and beyond:
We unfortunately had a sick pup when we were traveling once. Val didn't hesitate to take Winston to his vet to get him back to health. 

We also had a plumbing emergency occur another time when we were traveling. Val called the plumber and had it taken care of before we got home. 

She just knows what to do and how to take care of things. 

We are incredibly lucky to have her help with our babies and to call her a friend. I proudly recommend Val to any and all friends looking for assistance with their pets. She is the absolute best!”Michelle (Jan 2020)

“I simply don’t know what I would do without Val. I trust, like, three people with my pup, and Val is easily at the top of that list. He absolutely loves her!!!

Having a pup that requires special attention means I can’t just let anyone take care of him when I’m out of town/at work (he can be very leash protective/reactive). Val goes above and beyond with him, always. Heck, she was there for us the morning I woke up (New Years Day, of all days), and had to rush him to the emergency room, where he was admitted and had spinal surgery a few days later. I could not have done it without her (that day and during his long recovery). 

I consider myself, and my pup, lucky for having met Val.”Devoy (Jan 2020)

“Val is such a crucial part of my life. She takes amazing care of my dog, is incredibly caring and responsible. I love seeing her instagram posts of my dog’s time walking with her. She is timely, very flexible, and communicates well. She is very trustworthy and I feel at ease when she takes care of my dog while out of town. I couldn’t imagine finding a more professional dog caregiver!”Nick (Jan 2020)

“Valerie has been a game changer for us. Our dog Ziggy took to her immediately and lives for his walks. She’s very thoughtful and quickly became like a family friend. We feel so comfortable trusting her with Zig and in our home for the occasional overnight. Would recommend her services to anyone!”Erin (Jan 2020)

“Val is kind, professional, flexible, and works so well with Roxanne! I feel so comfortable leaving Roxanne in Val's hands while we're at work or out of town since I know she will get a good walk and belly rubs. She sends text updates and pictures and goes above and beyond to make sure our pup is taken care of. I would highly recommend Val to anyone in the area.”Emma (Jan 2020)

“Val was recommended to us by a close friend, and it was probably the best recommendation I have ever received. She is by far the best dog walker we have ever used. Not only is she reliable and trustworthy, but she cares for our sweet Omar Wynston as if he is her own. She is great about giving updates regarding their walks, and providing important details when necessary. She has accommodated our requests many times, with little to no notice. I cannot say enough good things regarding Val's professionalism and caring nature as a dog walker. She is exceptional at what she does, and it's such a comforting feeling knowing someone cares for Omar as much as we do.”Joshua (Jan 2020)

“Val is the best in the business and takes care of my dog like she's her own. Val is extremely responsible and responsive and all of her 4-legged clients love her! Val has been walking my dog Monday - Friday every week for 2+ years and dog sits as needed. My dog looks forward to seeing Val every day and loves her staycations with Val when I travel. Val is a true gift to pet owners in the Riverside/Avondale area!”Emily (Jan 2020)

“Valerie was great! Super sweet and attentive to our pooch- we will definitely use her again!”Jennifer (Jan 2020)

“Val has been a lifesaver since the moment I randomly met her walking dogs! She is trustworthy, reliable, professional, communicates well and sends updates and pics, and just a cool person. And my dogs ADORE her. One loves people but is way too attached to me so won’t go on walks easily. First time or two she got all excited when Val came over, but wouldn’t go with her. Val knew how to handle it, didn’t push it, and let the dog get to know her. Within a few visits, she was happily walking with her. Another of mine isn’t super affectionate but jumps up to lick Val, runs to the gate to watch her leave, and mopes when she’s gone. Even my kitties like her and come to her. She is an all around animal whisperer! And I’d trust her with them without an ounce of worry or hesitation. Cuz she always shows up, always does her job happily, takes the best care of them and knows them as if they’re her own, and lets you know when she’s there and how they did.”Katie (Jan 2020)

“When I was first introduced to Val, I had a new puppy and was a ball of nerves. Puppies need a lot of attention and potty breaks and upon meeting Val, I knew my pup would be in great hands. Since then, Val has been everything I could have asked for and more. She's reliable, super flexible and accommodating to my irregular schedule, and most of all, she truly cares for my dog like she's her own. Val is not only someone who walks my pup, but someone I now call a great friend. I cannot say enough great things about her and would recommend her to anyone and everyone!”Lindsey (Jan 2020)

“There is no other dog walker like Val! Val started watching my dogs about 2 years ago. My dogs can sometimes be slow to warm-up but they loved Val immediately. Val is extremely professional, punctual, and trustworthy. Each time she ‘house-sat’ I came home to find my house cleaner than when I left. I can assure you that Val will be the best dog walker you have ever had - - and if you are as lucky as me she will become one of your best friends. I literally cannot say enough good things. 

P.S - Val is an excellent photographer and will send you phenomenal dog photos!” Miranda (Jan 2020)

“Valerie was fantastic taking care of my dog! She took him on long walks and left notes about how he did every day. Valerie is a caring dog lover who I would recommend to anyone!”Kat (Nov 2019)

“Did a great job and took good care of my girls!” Kate (Nov 2019)

“Val is incredible with animals. I have hired her to walk my dog at the last minute on numerous occasions and she always goes above and beyond. I’ve also seen her interact with a lot of her other clients’ dogs and every last one of them adores her. She’s the best of the best!” Natalie (Sep 2019)

“Valerie is fantastic! Trustworthy, flexible, easy going and wonderful with my fur baby.”Andrea (Sep 2019)

“Val is professional and my dog absolutely loves when she’s able to come see him. Her pictures make my day, and my pup is always well taken care of. Couldn’t ask for a better sitter!”Will (July 2019)

Valerie is excellent! I know I can trust her with my fur babies and they will be well taken care of! She’s super flexible with my insane schedule. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a walker or sitter.” — Heather (Mar 2019)

“Such a reliable and trustworthy dog walker for my baby!” Ariana (Feb 2019)

You can absolutely trust Valerie to do an A+ job! She was super friendly, and quick to respond, came to meet the pups the day before the requested walk, and she was extremely communicative! Definitely highly recommend her as your pet sitter/walker!” — Darya (June 2018)

“Valerie was incredible! I felt so comfortable leaving my animals with her. She is very easy to work with. We will definitely be using her in the future. She is truly a wonderful human and animal lover.”Kelsey M. (June 2018)

“Valerie is fantastic with my pup. She’s a true lover of animals.”William (June 2018)

“I’ll be honest - initially we were pretty scared to let a stranger into our home and take our little pup. Val came over to meet us and put every concern we had at ease. She’s incredibly kind, intelligent and very respectful but most importantly really loves animals. She and our 10lb cockapoo became fast friends and we have complete trust in her caring for our little fur baby. She even provided us with references, all of which said only the best things about her. I’d give her 10 stars if I could, absolutely recommend her for anyone.”Scott (Jan 2018)

“We don't know what we'd do without Val! She's been taking care of our two, large dogs since I returned to work from maternity leave. They are high energy so she sees them 2x a day, multiple times per week and wears them out either by walking or playing frisbee/catch. They get ridiculously excited when she shows up - and they aren't like that for many people! I know how tough it is to find a dependable person you can trust to watch after your fur children, but Val is certainly that person for us and our girls.”Audrey (Aug 2017)

Val has been nothing but outstanding every time we've met with her. Our dog took to her immediately, which shows her more than qualified ability as a wonderful person to leave your 4 legged family member with!!!” — Anthony (July 2017)

“Val was amazing! My girls were well taken care of and happy while I was gone. She sent pictures regularly and went above and beyond her duties. Would absolutely recommend and hire again!!”Coral (June 2017)

Val is an awesome dog walker! She has been walking our 10 month old golden doodle for 1-2 times a day for a little over a month now. So glad we found her! She is trustworthy, reliable, flexible and truly cares about our pup. She even helps reinforce training! She also takes the cutest pictures that make the workday so much easier.” — Kelsey W. (May 2017)

“Valerie was our dog and house sitter for three years. We wish she didn't have to move away. Our dogs loved her and our cat too. She was reliable, flexible with schedules, and was a very respectable house guest. She made sure our pets were taken care of. She would us send pictures via text message of our dogs out at walks or hanging out at home. Just a little update. All in all we 100% trust Val and we highly recommend her to anyone. So if you need a pet and or house sitter Val is your gal!”Sandy (Feb 2017)

“Val has been a fantastic dog walker/sitter for my two large dogs. She's responsible, reliable and my pups love her! It's been wonderful having someone I trust to look after my dogs when I have to be away. I highly recommend Val as both a dog walker and sitter.”Amy (Feb 2017)

Val started out as a dog caregiver and is now a family friend. She takes care of our pups just as we would, and has always communicated well if there was a question or issue. She has stayed overnight at our home often and if anything left it cleaner than she found it! We cannot recommend her highly enough - she's the best!” — Eric (Jan 2017)

Val does a great job walking and caring for our greyhound. She is patient, dependable and trustworthy. I have no worries about our Candy during the day when we are at work. Val is flexible when our schedule changes. Best of all, Candy, loves, loves, loves Val!! I would recommend her for any of your pet care needs.” — Jodie (Jan 2017)

Valerie goes above and beyond every time she watches my pets. I have 2 dogs and 2 cats, all of whom are used to A LOT of extra attention and love. I never worry that my pets are lonely when they're with Valerie. She takes the dogs for walks, plays with them, and even sends me pictures of all the fun their having together so I can feel completely at ease while I'm away. She is absolutely incredible and the animals love her so much. I really can't say enough wonderful things about her. I would absolutely recommend her to everyone.” — Holly (Jan 2017)