
Laura A.

Laura A.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Dog’s New Favourite Human 🐾
I've grown up around dogs my entire life, so caring for them has always been a huge part of my day to day life. Over recent years we've had numerous Labradors in the family, including raising multiple litters of puppies. I've helped care for the pups from birth, through those chaotic puppy stages and we even kept one of them, Milo! We also still have his mum, who has had two litters. I'm regularly trusted to look after our family pets when my parents are away, including three dogs and a cat, so I'm very comfortable managing a busy household with multiple pets and different routines. I've also looked after friends' dogs including one of the puppies from our own litter as well as helping care for my partner's three dogs. Because I've been around dogs of different ages my whole life, I'm comfortable with everything from energetic puppies who need plenty of attention and playtime to adult dogs who just want their usual walks, routine and plenty of cuddles. I'm a huge animal lover and I know how important it is to be able to leave your pets with someone you genuinely trust. I'll always treat someone else's dog with the same care and attention I'd give my own.
Cat care experience

Laura also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I know how important it is to trust the person looking after your pet, so my priority will always be making sure they're safe, comfortable and cared for as if they were my own. When caring for pets in their own home, I'll always follow the routine and instructions you give me - including feeding times, walks, medication if required, where they're allowed in the house and any individual quirks or needs I should know about. I'm very respectful of the fact that I'm also being trusted with someone's home, and I'll always leave it exactly as I found it. I'm happy to send regular photos and updates too, so you can actually relax while you're away rather than wondering what your furry child is getting up to. For dogs who would be more suited to staying with me, I also have access to my nan's home, so depending on the dog and their individual needs, this may be an option we can discuss. I'd always want to understand your pet's personality, routine and needs beforehand so we can make sure whatever arrangement we choose is safe and comfortable for them.
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Schedule
I run my own online fitness business, which means my schedule is pretty flexible and I can work from almost anywhere with my laptop. This works really well with pet sitting as I'm more than happy to bring my laptop with me and work from your home, meaning your pets can have plenty of company throughout the day rather than being left alone for long periods. I can work my day around walks, feeding times, playtime and your pet's usual routine, and because I manage my own diary, I have good flexibility during the week for walks, drop-ins and house sitting. Wednesdays are my main client check-in day, so my availability is much more limited then, and my weekends can often be quite busy too. Outside of that, I'm generally very flexible and happy to discuss what you and your pets need. 😊
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgLaura can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- I'd love to know as much as possible about your pet beforehand so I can make sure they're comfortable, safe and happy while they're with me. Things that are particularly helpful to know include: • Their usual feeding and walking routine • How they are around other dogs, animals and people • Any medical conditions, allergies or medication • Any behavioural quirks, anxieties or triggers • Their recall and whether they can safely be let off lead • How they behave on walks and on the lead • Whether they're comfortable being left alone and for how long • Any house rules or training you're currently working on • Their favourite toys, treats and things they LOVE doing The more you can tell me about your furry family member, the better I can make their time with me.
