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Laci S.

Bernards, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
123 reviews
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Services

Laci can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Laci can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work from home so I'm with them all day 😁. We go on several walks in my super safe neighborhood and the building's dog park. I only take one family at a time so it's ok if you have more than one dog in your family.

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About Laci S.

Communication

51 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My building has a dog park and we are surrounded by a nice suburb for walkies. There are no stairs leading to my apartment which is great for dogs with any issues with stairs. I have one small, old, shihztu who mostly sleeps all day and isn't much into playing anymore but she's very friendly. **For safety/liability concerns, I do not accept any bull breeds/mixed bull breed dogs.**

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Laci S. would like to know about your pet

I would love to know more about your doggie(s)! What is their routine? What toys do they love? Are they special needs or need medication? Do they need their bed in a certain spot? Do they watch tv like my dog haha. Are they friendly to people and dogs on walks? What triggers them while on walks? Do they need to be crated if I have to step out? Any information you can give me ahead of time helps be better care for you loved one(s) so please make sure you fill out your pets details completely with a photo of your baby :)

A typical day

A typical day at my house starts with a morning walk and breakfast of course. Playing in the house is always a fun time. My dog likes to have her show Lucky Dog on tv in the living room while she watches neighbors out the window haha... And of course, walkies and treaties. We have a dog park so we go up there frequently.

Location

Bernards, NJ

Laci S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Photographer/Animal lover

Pet care experience

I love animals and I'm fantastic with pets. I'm a Photographer/Retoucher who works from home most of the time. My friends always chose me first to take care of their pets while they are away. I have trained a few of my own dogs (even a mini pig once) as well as friend's dogs. I have a lot of experience with dogs of all sizes, including shy, and stubborn dogs as well as dogs with anxiety. I also have experience with cats, chinchillas, hamsters, mini pigs, horses, goats, bunnies, bearded dragons, ducks, chickens, geese, basically any type of pet you may have, sorry no reptiles. I've even been offered a live in pet nanny position in the past. I have experience with dog/cat CPR, injections/medications, as well as recovery from surgery including ligament tears/repairs. If you choose me, your Fur Babies will get the attention, care, and exercise they need while you're away! *Please note that when house sitting, I do come with a very friendly, well behaved, 10 year old shihtzu (ADA comp service dog) who sleeps all day long lol. She's great with other dogs and cats.

Reviews

Larry P.
House Sitting • Jan. 28, 2026
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Laci was very kind to our 2 dogs, send lots of pictures, took great care of the house. Thanks Laci.

christina c.
Drop-In Visits • Aug. 29, 2025
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Laci is wonderful, Milo immediately loved Laci and even let her rub his belly which he usually reserves just for family. Laci is part of Milo's family. She stays in contact, texts frequently, sends photos. Laci is prompt and loving.

Jennifer S.
Drop-In Visits • Aug. 03, 2025
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Laci did a great job caring for our 5-year-old cavapoo. She communicated clearly, checked in with photos, and followed the care instructions I left. Everything went smoothly, and I came home to a content pup and clean house. I’d definitely book her again. Thank you!!

Carli W.
Boarding • Mai 26, 2025
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I had very high hopes for Laci after reading countless 5 star reviews of her. Unfortunately, this was our first Rover experience and it will be our last. When we made the initial booking for in home boarding at the sitter’s home, she mentioned that she would be watching another Corgi in addition to her own dog, so that would be 3 dogs in total. We dropped Rigatoni off and come to realize there are actually going to be 5 dogs in total at her home, she didn’t mention the other 2 pugs she would also be watching. This should’ve been our first red flag. We never met Laci and when we dropped our dog off, she didn’t ask a single question about how to properly care for our dog, which was our next red flag. However, Rigatoni was super excited to see the other dogs and started playing immediately. She also sent us photos which reassured me that he would be in good hands. 7 hours later, she sent a message demanding that we pick him up immediately because it was a safety concern for the other dogs and that he was “going after the other dogs” and stressing her own dog out that had heart conditions. She also claimed that he was scratching paint off the wall. We bring Rigatoni to a doggie daycare that evaluates all dogs prior to approving them for daycare to ensure the dog gets along with others and that there aren’t any aggression problems. He’s never had a single complaint so this was a little shocking to hear and didn’t quite add up. I mentioned that maybe he was just tired and needed to go in his crate (he is crate trained and knows to settle when he’s in there). She said that he was already in there and screaming and barking at the other dogs, to which I said he should be in a separate room but she said that wouldn’t work because her neighbors would hear him scream. Isn’t it common sense that if you leave one dog in a crate surrounded by 4 other dogs outside of a crate, the one in the crate is going to be upset and bark? I gave her the earliest time we could be there to get him and her response was 🤷🏻‍♀️ I guess he will have to stay in his crate and scream until you get here. How can a dog watcher just let a dog scream in a crate all night? Thank god we had a friend that lived close by and was able to pick him up. When our friend arrived, he said she wasn’t answering the door after ringing her doorbell multiple times and after I told her he was on his way. She responded and said “i’ll come up”. This only leads me to believe that she was in a basement or somewhere that the dogs weren’t and that would explain why Rigatoni was scratching at the wall. How do you watch FIVE dogs and just leave them in a room to themselves? Our dog came home and he was terrified and kept running back into his crate I can only imagine what happened during the 8 hours he was in her care. I think she got overwhelmed. What would’ve happened if we didn’t have someone to pick him up? Would she have just let our dog scream and cry in his crate the remainder of his stay? How do you leave 5 dogs in your care unattended? This was our first try at trusting Rover and we will never use it again.

About Laci S.

Communication

51 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My building has a dog park and we are surrounded by a nice suburb for walkies. There are no stairs leading to my apartment which is great for dogs with any issues with stairs. I have one small, old, shihztu who mostly sleeps all day and isn't much into playing anymore but she's very friendly. **For safety/liability concerns, I do not accept any bull breeds/mixed bull breed dogs.**

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Laci S. would like to know about your pet

I would love to know more about your doggie(s)! What is their routine? What toys do they love? Are they special needs or need medication? Do they need their bed in a certain spot? Do they watch tv like my dog haha. Are they friendly to people and dogs on walks? What triggers them while on walks? Do they need to be crated if I have to step out? Any information you can give me ahead of time helps be better care for you loved one(s) so please make sure you fill out your pets details completely with a photo of your baby :)

A typical day

A typical day at my house starts with a morning walk and breakfast of course. Playing in the house is always a fun time. My dog likes to have her show Lucky Dog on tv in the living room while she watches neighbors out the window haha... And of course, walkies and treaties. We have a dog park so we go up there frequently.

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Laci S.

Bernards, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
123 reviews