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Laura A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
52 repeat clients
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Laura A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
52 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $105 per night

Highlights

Laura has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
35 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

I love dogs! I love walking!

I grew up with collies, golden retrievers, and labs. I've walked everything form a papillon to a great Pyrenees. I really miss having dogs and cats, but I have 2 sweet sugar gliders that I love like crazy. I am so envious of everyone out running and walking with their dogs, so walking other people's dogs helps fill that void a bit. I have a flexible schedule and am free during the day and available to stop in for mid-day walks. I am also a runner and am happy to run or walk. I love animals and am happy to stop in and keep cats and other types of pets company too - whatever they need. I always look forward to meeting new furry friends!

Cat care experience

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No more lonely cats!

Laura also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

52 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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109 ratings
Shannon C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 24, 2026

Laura has watched our dog Putney twice now and has done a fantastic job. She sends lots of photos and updates. She’s one of the best sitters!

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Mary H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 22, 2026

Laura is always so reliable and great to work with, really appreciate her looking after our kitty and giving her some love while we're gone!

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David R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 17, 2026

Laura was great! Will book her again

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Grace T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 27, 2026

We are so greatful for Laura!

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Kailey W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 09, 2026

Laura was very communicative and kind. She sent me updates and photos which helped ease me.

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Grace T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 18, 2026

Laura is great with my cats! She even learned to use the cat inhaler for us- would recommend her to anyone!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am home during the day and free for mid-day walks and for last-minute requests around downtown Kirkland. I look forward to meeting your pets!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have really enjoyed starting to board animals. We have watched several of the dogs that I walk and have welcomed a variety of small animals as well. I have taken several sugar gliders because I have gliders of my own and have a lot of experience handling and entertaining gliders. I have a glider-safe room already set up for them to bounce around and enjoy free time out of their cages. I live in a house in Kirkland right next to the CKC. While I do have a yard, the fence is not suitable to let dogs off leash, but many have enjoyed sitting in the sun on the deck with the family. I'm happy to stay overnight in your home with a pet so they are not afraid overnight, but am generally only available for short stays as I have high-school aged kids, so welcoming pets into our home is often easier.

A typical day

I love to walk and run and am happy to do either with your dog. I also love to play ball and throw toys and just give them lots of pets and attention - whatever they like! I also grew up with cats and am happy to take care of cats and other pets as well.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Laura can host up to 2 pets per night
It would help me to know how they typically walk on a leash, what rules you have for them on walks, if they are aggressive towards other dogs or people, how far they usually walk, if there are any triggers such as bikes or skateboards that should be avoided, if they have a towel for feet wiping and drying on rainy days, and anything else I should know about their unique personalities.
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