LaGina M.
LaGina M.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $19 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
10+ Years Professional Pet Care
Caring for animals is not a side job for me—it has been an important part of my life for many years. I am a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and experienced professional pet sitter with more than a decade of hands-on care experience. I previously owned and operated my own pet-sitting business for approximately 10 years, and today I continue providing attentive, dependable care as my full-time work. My experience includes dogs of all sizes, senior pets, special-needs pets, and other companion animals, including birds and small animals such as ferrets. I am comfortable following detailed routines and administering oral and injected medications when appropriate and according to established instructions. I believe exceptional pet care is personal. Some pets want cuddles and constant companionship. Others prefer playtime, walks, enrichment, quiet company, or respectful space. I take the time to learn each pet’s personality and maintain the routines that help them feel safe and secure while their family is away. For house-sitting clients, I provide genuine overnight care and sleep in your home with your pets. I may leave during the day for personal appointments, errands, or other scheduled responsibilities, but your home becomes my overnight residence for the duration of the booking. Your pets receive consistent companionship, attentive care, and the comfort of remaining in their familiar environment. A complimentary meet and greet is required for every new client and every service. This allows us to review routines, care instructions, medications, home access, safety considerations, and your pet’s individual needs before care begins. It also gives you the opportunity to feel confident and comfortable with the person entrusted with your pets and home. My goal is simple: to provide professional, personalized care and genuine peace of mind while you are away.
Cat care experience
LaGina also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet’s safety, comfort, and emotional well-being are always my priorities. I carefully follow established household routines, feeding instructions, medication schedules, leash and outdoor safety requirements, and any restrictions provided by the pet parent. I believe trust is earned through consistency, patience, and respect. I never force interaction. I take time to understand each pet’s personality, body language, comfort level, and boundaries—whether they are affectionate, playful, shy, anxious, senior, special-needs, or simply independent. I also respect the responsibility of being trusted with a client’s home. Doors, gates, leashes, enclosures, and access instructions are handled carefully, and I remain attentive to changes in behavior, appetite, mobility, bathroom habits, or overall well-being. My goal is to maintain a calm, secure, and familiar environment where your pet can feel safe and comfortable while you are away.
Ratings and reviews
This was our first time working with Gina and she was excellent!! We met ahead of time for a meet and great and my dogs instantly loved her. We will definitely be working with her again and would recommend her!!
Coming home to happy and healthy pets is the best ending to any trip. Highly recommend. The house looks better than when I left. So thankful for this peace of mind
LaGina is the best! My dogs immediately warmed up to her and she was able to handle any situation that was thrown at her. I arrived home to find 3 happy, healthy dogs and an amazingly clean home. LaGina gave me some excellent tips about products that will help my dogs and myself, for that matter. I can't wait to use her again! Her service is priceless!
Gina watched our four dogs overnight, and she was fantastic! Two of the dogs have very high energy levels, and the other two are seniors who need extra love. They all love Gina! We highly recommend Gina.
LaGina was so Awesome! She took great care of my boys and sent pictures to me throughout her stay. I couldn’t have asked for a better dog-sitter. Thank you LaGina!
LaGina is amazing! Our dogs love her. She keeps us posted with pics and messages always! She has stayed in our home many times and always takes care of everything. She is super kind and very professional! We highly recommend LaGina!!
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Schedule
Professional pet care is my full-time work and an established part of my daily routine. As a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, I have the flexibility to devote meaningful time and attention to the pets in my care rather than fitting visits around a traditional full-time job. I carefully manage my schedule so each booking receives the time, consistency, and attention it deserves. My routine may include scheduled drop-in visits, dog walks, medication administration, feeding routines, companionship, and house-sitting stays, with care organized around each pet’s established schedule and individual needs. For house-sitting bookings, I provide genuine overnight care and sleep in the client’s home with their pets. I may leave during the day for personal appointments, errands, or other scheduled responsibilities, but I return to continue care and provide overnight companionship. Because pet care is my profession—not an occasional side job—I take scheduling, communication, reliability, and each client’s care instructions seriously. My goal is to provide dependable, personalized care while maintaining the routines that help pets feel safe and comfortable.