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Laura F.

Downtown, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews
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Laura the pet lover!

Pet care experience

I was brought up in the midwest where we had a variety of dog breeds from medium to large and learned early how to love and care for animals. Along with walking, feeding, snuggling and playing, I have extensive experience with many common canine behaviors and how to adapt to different energy levels. I also sit for cats and other animals and love getting to know new furry friends. I am happy to learn your pet, it's needs and help to be a human stand in when you are away. :)

Reviews

Sean B.
Dog Boarding • Apr 17, 2024
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Laura was amazing! She was so kind, flexible, and communicative throughout the whole experience of watching our Benny. She kept us up to date on every part of their days together. We had some travel mishaps and Laura was extremely accommodating. Benny had a great time and is hoping he gets to go back soon!

Julia M.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 12, 2024
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Laura’s the best, I just can’t say enough about her! I just moved to Santa Barbara, and Laura watched my pup, Cardi B., for 18 whole nights until my new dog-friendly apartment was ready. It was the first time I dropped Cardi off for boarding and didn’t leave with a feeling of unease- I knew my baby would be okay with her. Cardi B. can be a bit of a diva, and Laura was always patient and listened to my (many) instructions. She sent me photos and videos every day and I could tell Cardi was having a blast 🥹 I cannot recommend her enough! In fact, Laura’s watching Cardi again this weekend, as I’ll be out of town 😊 I really can’t thank you enough, Laura! It’s always hard leaving my baby, but it is such a relief knowing she’ll be well-taken care of with you! 🤗

Eric J.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 04, 2024
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Laura is a rockstar!!! My only regret is that my dogs were definitely looking to trade-up from me to Laura, even after I got home... :-)

Sally E.
Jan 02, 2023

Laura is such a sweet and caring (and tidy!) pet sitter, I would recommend her to anyone! Also the Polaroids of our pets she left us was such a special touch :)

About Laura F.

Communication

90% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced side yard for dogs to access, and regularly make play time at parks and go for walks (or swims) at Hendrys beach.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Laura F. would like to know about your pet

I need to know how well your dog listens and what they are motivated by. Safety is number one, so I'll make sure I get an entire briefing about your pets likes, behaviors, allergies and the commands that they have learned. I keep all dogs on leash until we have a solid relationship and can trust one another to be off leash in an off-leash designated zone.

A typical day

Love taking dogs to Henry's Beach on or off leash. Girsh Park is nice for the low key and elderly dogs and if yours is high energy and well trained we can go on moderate hikes around town. :)

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$100per night
House Sitting
in your home
$100per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$15per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$75per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$31per walk

Laura can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Laura can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work from home during the week and am flexible for walk, play and snuggle schedules. I live next to a large park and love taking beach loving doggos to Hendrys!

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 11 days ago
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About Laura F.

Communication

90% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced side yard for dogs to access, and regularly make play time at parks and go for walks (or swims) at Hendrys beach.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Laura F. would like to know about your pet

I need to know how well your dog listens and what they are motivated by. Safety is number one, so I'll make sure I get an entire briefing about your pets likes, behaviors, allergies and the commands that they have learned. I keep all dogs on leash until we have a solid relationship and can trust one another to be off leash in an off-leash designated zone.

A typical day

Love taking dogs to Henry's Beach on or off leash. Girsh Park is nice for the low key and elderly dogs and if yours is high energy and well trained we can go on moderate hikes around town. :)

Location

Santa Barbara, CA

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Laura F.

Downtown, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•7 reviews