Valerie's Helping Hands
Valerie's Helping Hands

Valerie's Helping Hands

$25/walk
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Responds in about 1 min


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Introduction
I've had a love for animals all my life. I think of them as the children I never had. I treat all of my pets and my customers pets like I would my own babies. I've been in business for over 23 years and have much experience taking care of many different types of animals. Some of these include dogs, cats, birds, fish, frogs, chickens, goats, hamsters, rabbits, lizards and a 40 pound tortoise among many more. I have also worked with deaf cats and a deaf dog. Also I once took care of a mostly blind dog, both dogs and cats with cancer among many other illnesses, and many old and feeble dogs and cats I have experience in giving insulin among other medications to both dogs and cats including my own cat who I gave insulin and later fluids at home. I even have fed a cat through a feeding tube. I can do anything if shown. I have had to handle some difficult situations throughout the years with animals getting sick and special needs animals. I give loving pet care in your home. My services include feeding, walking, litter cleaning, cage cleaning and loving companionship and play time. My rates are $20.00 for 30 minutes and $25.00 for 45 minutes and $30 for an hour visit. I alsoI offer a free consultation where I meet with you and your pets. I work every day including holidays and I will come out even in a blizzard. I have my own transportation and I am a nonsmoker. I really enjoy taking care of the animals and keeping them in their own natural environment with their normal routine it gives me great satisfaction to let people rest at ease knowing their animals are safe and well loved. Plus animals are great company. They always give me unconditional love.
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3 employees

24 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Donna v.
Dec 28, 2024
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Helped care for my new puppy…which wasn’t easy since she still isn’t toilet trained and chews things, like the Christmas tree lights! All at a very reasonable price! Definitely will use them again.

Details: 2 dogs • 0 - 1 years old • 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • 15 minutes • Prefer a private walk for my dog(s) alone • Feeding • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Walking
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Michelle S.
Aug 6, 2021
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This was our first experience using a dog walker and we couldn’t be happier! Valerie was kind, caring and communicative. She kept us updated on how Lilly’s walks went and we can’t thank her enough!

Details: 1 dog • 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • 30 minutes (standard) • Prefer a private walk for my dog(s) alone • My home, venue, etc.

Valerie's Helping Hands's reply
Thank you for the review and your kind words. It makes me happy to put your mind at ease when you go away. So you can know that your baby is well taken care of and happy. Lilly is a lot of fun to play with and she was always happy to see me. She is definitely a special dog and I look forward to taking care of her again in the future.
Dog Walking
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Christine D.
Jun 4, 2024
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Valerie and her staff (Alex & Nancy) came to meet me and my cats prior to the dates I had needed them to take care of my cats. They spent time getting to know my cats and learning what they needed to do. Everyone was nice and helpful. The cats seemed to. like them. When I returned, everything seemed well taken care of and clean. It was a reasonable price and they communicated with me through out the time I was gone so that I knew everything was okay. I will use them again and would recommend them to anyone else looking for a pet sitter.

Details: Cat • 4 pets • Changing litter or bedding • Giving food and water • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting
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Denise S.
Jun 13, 2022
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I used Valerie for a 2 week vacation and she is very professional and reliable, but most of all very loving to my dogs. She kept me updated at every visit and sent pictures so I felt very reassured being away from my pups. I would highly recommend her and will definitely use her services again.

Details: Dog • 3 pets • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Changing litter or bedding • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting
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Wilson T.
Nov 29, 2021
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Words cannot express the level of love, affection and attention that Valerie provides to her clients pets. She gives my dog such love and affection as if it was her own. She is super reliable and always accommodates me as best as she can, even on a few days notice. Its comforting to know that I have someone like Valerie taking care of my dog exactly the way that I do while I am away. If you are looking for that “personal touch Dog Sitter” she’s the one you can call and trust!

Details: Dog • 2 pets • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Short visit (30 minutes) • Three times a day • My home, venue, etc.

Pet Sitting
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