Laura F.
Laura F.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $35 per visit
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
The Singing Sitter (24/7)
Hello Neighbor! Serving Downtown MPLS and North-loop. I’m your Hyper-local animal caregiver: a 1.5 mile radius. •Fear Free Certified •Animal CPR and First Aid Certified (Red Cross) •Member of Paws and Claws Pet Toy Library •Front Clip Harnesses, Gentle Leaders and leashes: complementary on request for medium and large dogs •Sticking to your animal’s schedule as default! With a Lock-up text after the visit and ETA text before. This is vastly different than most sitters, who give a time-frame for check-in’s or walks. •All dogs for Dog Walking/Stays are trained not to pull when leash walking (service animal exception). •10+ hours of care for sits! Plus up to 4 daily walks included (5 if you include before bed). •Toys and Games for your pet- Dog Bubbles, Fresh grown Catnip, Catnip Bubbles, Cognitive Puzzles, exc. •Training Touch Ups- Using your commands to strengthen what they know (yes, even cats). •Photos and Videos + daily detailed physical updates for all clients. •Special touches- local partners and excursions for your animals you won’t find elsewhere. “It’s like a vacation for her while I’m on vacation”-Nicole, customer. About me: I strive to be the best caregiver to your animals, so am constantly learning through them and obtaining items and knowledge to make their lives better, I hold Fear Free Certification which offers a considerate approach to your animals and focuses on meeting them where they are using strategies to recognize and relieve fear, anxiety and stress. This is my full-time occupation. Some of the animals I take care of are senior animals, others are just past puppy stage, others have anxiety or triggers, I also take care of animals with medication needs/extra care- every animal is unique and needs unique care. If between sits or walking (without an animal) I will likely be listening to an audiobook, handing out business cards or running. If you are new to Rover, I do have $40 off coupons which work even if you do not choose me as your sitter. Please note: I run daily at least 3 miles- if you need 24/7 care there will be a secondary you will also meet/interact with. My dream is to surround myself with compassionate animals and humans. If you are part of that equation: I’d love to be a part of your pet's routine. Let's connect and make that happen.
Cat care experience
Laura also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I require an initial visit before taking on a client. Observing, asking questions and writing notes is a huge part of my process. We will determine a plan from there to address your specific animal’s needs. •Staying with your animal and giving them the same schedule as typical, making the transition easier for them in their home environment. •Tailored services to your pet’s needs. •Checking for ticks and cuts/scrapes after walks. •FULLY INSURED. This ensures if something does happen, you are covered even further than Rover’s policy.
Ratings and reviews
Laura is always so great with my dog Gus. She’s been very attentive and even helped with training which I very much appreciate.
Laura was very responsive, flexible, and helpful when walking my dog last week. She maintained communication with me throughout the process and provided pictures while being kind enough to also feed my dog.
Laura is super professional to her human clients (us) and a wonderful companion to our dog, Otto. She communicates well with us, sends videos, and generally keeps us up to date. Otto loves her!
Laura has been great with Gus! She really takes the extra steps to help the dog and owner feel comfortable.
Laura was amazing with Gus! She even stopped by early to learn commands and get to know him. She seems to really cares about her customers and is a wonderful walker!
Laura was a wonderful sitter for Finn. Lots of photos and updates provided for my peace of mind. She took him on lots of walks and gave him the attention and stimulation he needs. I will absolutely hire Laura again in the future!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
full time animal caregiver through both Rover and my own business (TheSingingSitter). All walks, check-in’s are scheduled in hour increments with 15 minutes travel time (3pm, 4pm,exc) so animals always get a minimum 30 minutes outdoor time, and my average is closer to 45 minutes. •I do not do shorter visits than 30 minutes. Studies show that 30-60 minutes of cognitive interaction daily with both Dogs and Cats greatly benefits them- even if your animal isn’t social. Anecdotally, I often spend the same or MORE time with animals who aren’t social because I’m engaging in brain games or setting up activities for them. •You will get a text from me when I am on my way over as well as pictures (often videos) with every visit. • lock-up/summary text unless asked otherwise. •never canceled on a booked client. Ever. Pet Care is extremely physically active with anywhere between 2-6 walks scheduled daily, I will refer you to other walkers or care if you reach out and I’m full. I eat a nutrient dense vegan diet and do not drink, prioritizing recovery and nutrition research so I do not get sick and am able to care for your animals.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsLaura can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know: food/water needs and personal policies, treat limit, any triggers for your animal and commands- including tricks you are currently teaching and pet goals! PS: Please Don’t worry too much about this, I like to just have a conversation, and I’ll look over a list and ask questions if I need more clarification. I try to be very responsive on the app so if you have questions, don’t be afraid to reach out! Every client past and present has detailed notes, so if you have had a consult with me and 3 months from now want to take a trip, you can. If more than 6 months has past since last booking I do require another meet and greet- for the animal’s sake just to make sure they remember me :)
- These prices are for 1 dog.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.