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Laura C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
67 repeat clients
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Laura C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
67 repeat clients
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West Congress, Austin, TX

Highlights

Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Full-time Dedicated Petcare 💛

Howdy and thanks for stopping by! I’ve been loving + caring for animals my entire life and treat yours like my own 🫶🏼 I started providing pet care full-time in 2025 after losing my tech job to layoffs shortly followed by my sidekick pup passing. Meaning your critters get my full, devoted attention + energy! This career shift has been incredibly gratifying + rewarding, and I fully respect the responsibility of caring for your loved ones. I offer all pet services — walks, drop-ins, housesitting, and boarding — but only board one at a time OR welcome more from the same household! I’ve managed strict schedules, pills, shots, & even an inhaler and worked with 100s of animals with unique personalities, including anxious + reactive pets who need extra patience. So whether they’re senior, baby, uneasy, shy, lazy, energetic, spicy, leash-pullers, extra loving, not fans of others, or have medical needs — I’m equipped & here to support! I empathize with how unsettling it can be to leave your fur-baby, and my objective is to be the ultimate relief, enabling you to carry on comfortably + confidently!

Cat care experience

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Certified Cat Lover 😺

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

Qualifications

67 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I’m reliable, responsive, vigilant, and adaptable to your animal’s needs, routines, and preferences. Extra cuddles? Distance to feel safe? Interactive playing? Training practice? Treats? Let me know! WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: 🐾 Drop-in: I’ll drive to your home to visit pets, perhaps take them outside for a bathroom break or play in the yard, offer affection, serve a meal/meds, clean the litter box, etc. You’ll get a fun, detailed review of our time + LOTS of precious pics! We’ll have a photoshoot, and you’ll have pictorial souvenirs to enjoy. 🐕 Walk: I’ll come to you, leash up, and we can keep a cruising pace for exercise or a slow sniffy stroll for enrichment. They’ll get fresh air + you’ll get great photos of happy doggos with a play-by-play of our time! 🛋️ Boarding: Consistent company, quiet home (just me), fenced yards, cozy sunbaths, fresh air, lovely walks, timely feedings, updates to your liking + priceless pics! I have a basket of indestructible dog toys, and an open invitation to get on the furniture. I’ll report back as often as you’d like. 🏠 Housesitting: I come care for your pets AND your home, sticking to their environment for optimal comfort. I’m extremely respectful of others’ homes, leave it cleaner than found, fetch mail, water plants, take out trash, etc. And of course you’ll also receive entertaining updates + quality pics! 🤝 Meet & Greets: I offer free meet + greets at my home for boarding or at your home for housesitting! For other types of requests, I offer intro calls or kindly ask that you submit a booking for a visit to cover gas + time.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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214 ratings
Drop-In Visits • Sep 25, 2026

Laura C. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Dog Walking • Sep 25, 2026

Laura C. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Amanda K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 27, 2026

Took great care of my dog!

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Jackie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 24, 2026

Laura is the best! She took incredible care of our golden retriever, Beans. He was so well-loved and taken care of while we were away. Couldn’t recommend her more!

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Amy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 09, 2026

Laura took care of our kitties for a week. She sent a summary from each visit and loads of fantastic photos. Really grateful for her help!

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Rachel P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 03, 2026

Laura really goes above and beyond. Our pets absolutely love her and we love all of the detailed updates and photos she sends!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m dedicated to pet care full-time and do my best to cater to your schedule. Needing more consistent care or someone who won’t leave 2+ hours? Reach out + we can discuss rates!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Laura can host up to 8 drop-ins per day
- Please provide routines, schedules, feedings, meds, etc. prior to booking! - Joys & Nos (e.g., favorite spots for pets/rubs, types of play, places, items/foods, things they react to) - Walk frequency and length/duration - Sleep preferences - How often you’d like pics + updates — I’ll oblige, whether that’s throughout the day or only in case of emergency.
House Sitting
in your home
$125per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$28per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$30per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.