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Laura G.

Watertown, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
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Dog lover at your home full-time!

Pet care experience

I work as a documentary researcher, which means I can spend nearly all my time at my pet parents’ homes, lavishing your pet(s) with attention and love, exactly as if they were my own! I am capable on a professional level of administering meds, giving subcutaneous fluids, and handling social anxiety and behavioral issues for pups of all sizes and breeds, senior care, special care after surgeries, etc. The number one thing I hear from my clients is that they finally felt they could finally relax on vacation or business trips, knowing for SURE that their pets were in great hands! I am responsible and reliable and will leave your house as you left it, if not cleaner! Animals have always played a HUGE role in my life, and I have given my heart and soul into my animal work! I worked professionally as a petsitter for many years. I have also worked as an assistant vet tech, and I have volunteered for both animal shelters where my sole job was to walk and socialize potential adoptees, and also wildlife rescue centers doing behavior enrichment for animals from wolves to mountain lions! I also worked seasonally as a wildlife tech in Alaska, researching musk ox, brown bears, reindeer, etc, and lived for months at a wolf rescue center in CO. I am now based in Boston full-time, and all I need is a Wi-Fi connection, so your pet(s) and I can hang out all the time!

Reviews

Kara W.
House Sitting • Apr 24, 2024
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Laura is an excellent pet sitter. She is so patient even with my extremely temperamental Westie who needs lots of extra care. I was so nervous because most sitters have told me they can’t handle Daisy and don’t see her sweet personality but Laura made it so easy. She was patient and kind to her and they were friends by the time I got home. She administered medication, was extremely communicative and sent lots of pictures, and she took great care of the house. We will definitely be hiring her again!

Mike M.
House Sitting • Apr 20, 2024
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The dogs and house were perfect when we got home. She gave our dogs so much great attention and sent us lots of pictures

Andrea Z.
House Sitting • Apr 08, 2024
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Laura was excellent! I have a very high needs little fella and she kept to his feeding, medicine, walking, and potty break schedule to a tee. I got pictures and updates often so despite me being out of the country, communication was excellent. I’m thankful for the excellent care of my best friend and will definitely book again. Laura is definitely one of the “good ones.”

Candice C.
House Sitting • Mar 04, 2024
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I cannot express how happy my husband and I are that we found Laura to watch our three Shih Tzu's! We went away last week and Laura provided updates throughout each day and pictures. She stayed in our house, and it was exactly as we left it - maybe even cleaner! You can tell Laura really loves dogs, and I feel relieved to have found someone we can count on when going away. Our dogs mean the world to us and it certainly makes traveling easier now.

About Laura G.

Communication

38 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I work from home, so I spend the days and nights with the pets that I care for, and don’t have to leave to go to an outside job.

Information Laura G. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know about your dog's interactions with other dogs. Are there behavioral issues, like social anxiety? Does the dog have health issues, ie: take meds, or even are there certain areas of his/her body that are sensitive to being pet? Are strangers allowed to pet them? Do they have certain favorite toys that comfort them or favorite games? Are dog parks a safe option or are there favorite routes for walks?

A typical day

There will be tons of cuddles and snuggling, obviously. I have been known to cuddle up and nap on the floor if the pets aren't allowed on the bed! I love to walk and would love to take suggestions regarding your neighborhood, or scope out our own adventures!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$125per night

Laura can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

Because of the fact that I do not have to leave your home to work an outside job, whatever your pet’s routine is, I follow that routine to a T!

Available
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Calendar last updated 20 hours ago
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About Laura G.

Communication

38 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I work from home, so I spend the days and nights with the pets that I care for, and don’t have to leave to go to an outside job.

Information Laura G. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know about your dog's interactions with other dogs. Are there behavioral issues, like social anxiety? Does the dog have health issues, ie: take meds, or even are there certain areas of his/her body that are sensitive to being pet? Are strangers allowed to pet them? Do they have certain favorite toys that comfort them or favorite games? Are dog parks a safe option or are there favorite routes for walks?

A typical day

There will be tons of cuddles and snuggling, obviously. I have been known to cuddle up and nap on the floor if the pets aren't allowed on the bed! I love to walk and would love to take suggestions regarding your neighborhood, or scope out our own adventures!

Location

Watertown, MA

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Laura G.

Watertown, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews