Lacey R.
Durham, NC
Services
Lacey can care for
Availability
I’m back in college finishing my undergrad degree with my eyes set on pursuing a PhD afterward in neuroscience. Rovering is my favorite way to breathe and step away from the books, while helping me afford the textbooks and stay in school 😊 Thank you for considering me to love + care for your fur-babies!
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About Lacey R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I understand the trust entailed when leaving your furry family member in another person’s care. I treat yours as I treat mine: with enthusiasm, compassion, and humor. I do my absolute best to provide sensory experiences and play, make sure they know I’m as excited to see them as they are to see me (sometimes more if working with an anxious pup) and show up on time because schedules are important. Details matter and I do everything I can to attend to them, I’ve been known to reserve an outfit only to be worn for that doggo who was extremely anxious about other dog smells. Each client 🐶🐱has my FULL attention; the WHOLE allotted time is dedicated to actively being with YOUR floofer (I do my notes separately in the car) so they never feel like they don’t have my full attention. Transparent and timely communication is everything to me, my philosophy is I’d rather risk “over”communicating rather than an owner feeling like they’re in the dark about their own pupper. Although I’ve never canceled on a client, I do have contingencies in place if an issue were to arise so you aren’t ever stranded. 💛🐾
Information Lacey R. would like to know about your pet
Letting me know if there are favorite activities/toys and about their personality is really helpful. (Any favorite music genres?) Any anxiety or past aggression, vet information, preferred way to communicate is also key to making sure everybody is safe and comfy.
A typical day
How we pass the day largely depends on your fur-baby’s favorite past time activities. Some favorites so far: walks of all speeds, 1 mile runs, hide and seek, classic fetch (sometimes I’m the one fetching), tug of war, and splashing around in a puppy-pool. Sometimes there’s extra energy to get out and weather isn’t cooperating, in those situations I’ve made sensory boxes, “sniff + find” treasure towels and more.
Location
Durham, NC
Pets
Lacey R. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
IG: @four_paws_connections 🐾💛
Pet care experience
I LOVE getting to know each fur-baby’s personality and cues! Whether creating a playlist for our next visit or incorporating sensory variations, each furry-one has their own personality that deserves to be seen and loved as an individual. With a focus on overnight care (housesitting) your puppers’ (or kitten-cats’) schedule is my top priority while ensuring that when you arrive home you’re ready to walk back into “real life”. By my paying attention to details you never have to worry about coming home to a fridge of moldy food or rotten fruit on the counter … I even make sure you have fresh coffee creamer and milk upon your arrival back. I have a special place in my heart for rescued and/or anxious doggos, my own pup being a rescue with separation anxiety. Some understanding, empathy and kindness goes a long way helping them feel safe + secure 🐾💛
Reviews
Lacey is phenomenal! I have always been an anxious dog mom, particularly as my little boy has gotten older, and my mom has very specific instructions for her very spoiled dog. Lacey cared for them both for a week and, after I met her, I knew they would be in good hands. She was dedicated to following their schedule, very communicative with lots of pictures and updates, and even made some modifications to the home environment that I hadn’t thought of that helped my boy get around better! Lacey reached out at one point because Ollie wasn’t acting like himself and I appreciated the check in; through that conversation, she even thought of a tweak to his meds that got him back to his usual self. As if this wasn’t enough, we came home to a vacuumed house, clean linens and a remade bed, and fresh baked cookies. I can’t recommend Lacey enough and have already booked her for our next trip!
We had such a great experience with Lacey! She went above and beyond to take care of and play with our two dogs while we were gone. She also sent tons of photos and detailed updates, which we really appreciated. Our dogs were completely happy and exhausted when we got home. We can’t wait to book Lacey again!
Great experience from start to finish. Lacey gives you complete confidence that your pet(s) are in the best hands. She made sure she had all the relevant information recorded so that she didn’t have to trouble me unnecessarily while I was away, then gave regular updates with a well written summary of the day and great pics (really great pics!). One of my dogs had a GI upset and Lacey dealt with that with minimal fuss. You can tell that she really loves animals and that provides great reassurance. I couldn’t have left my boys in better hands! On top of that, she clearly prides herself on taking care of your house and makes coming home as painless as possible. No hesitation in recommending.
As always - we love Lacey! More importantly - Oliver loves Lacey ❤️❤️
About Lacey R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I understand the trust entailed when leaving your furry family member in another person’s care. I treat yours as I treat mine: with enthusiasm, compassion, and humor. I do my absolute best to provide sensory experiences and play, make sure they know I’m as excited to see them as they are to see me (sometimes more if working with an anxious pup) and show up on time because schedules are important. Details matter and I do everything I can to attend to them, I’ve been known to reserve an outfit only to be worn for that doggo who was extremely anxious about other dog smells. Each client 🐶🐱has my FULL attention; the WHOLE allotted time is dedicated to actively being with YOUR floofer (I do my notes separately in the car) so they never feel like they don’t have my full attention. Transparent and timely communication is everything to me, my philosophy is I’d rather risk “over”communicating rather than an owner feeling like they’re in the dark about their own pupper. Although I’ve never canceled on a client, I do have contingencies in place if an issue were to arise so you aren’t ever stranded. 💛🐾
Information Lacey R. would like to know about your pet
Letting me know if there are favorite activities/toys and about their personality is really helpful. (Any favorite music genres?) Any anxiety or past aggression, vet information, preferred way to communicate is also key to making sure everybody is safe and comfy.
A typical day
How we pass the day largely depends on your fur-baby’s favorite past time activities. Some favorites so far: walks of all speeds, 1 mile runs, hide and seek, classic fetch (sometimes I’m the one fetching), tug of war, and splashing around in a puppy-pool. Sometimes there’s extra energy to get out and weather isn’t cooperating, in those situations I’ve made sensory boxes, “sniff + find” treasure towels and more.
Lacey R.
Durham, NC