I work from home so I'm available to spend most hours keeping your furry friend company while you're away. Typically, I don't take 'one-night' requests and prefer a two-night minimum. Potty-trained is a must, and well-behaved is preferred (listens to directions, doesn't bark constantly - important since I work from home). *My rates are flexible for the right match!* I'm an avid animal-lover! I grew up with at least 3 animals at all times (cats, dogs, and others) in the house with us. I've cared for those animals well past when I lived at home, and I've lived with friends who have animals for many years as well. I used to be a professional dog-walker and have pet-sat for MANY pet owners before, both on Rover and off. I've cared for young animals, old animals, sick animals, injured animals, and animals with difficult backgrounds or behavioral issues. There is no breed or size of animal that I don't adore! I was very active with clients on Rover several years ago, but have since moved to Costa Rica. I'll be back in Austin for a couple of weeks this June, and will have my adorable mid-size and super friendly doggo with me. If you're interested in an experienced and devoted animal caregiver + a playmate for your doggo while you're away this June, please reach out! In addition to my Rover reviews, here are some other testimonials from pet owners I've helped in the past: "Laura is a fantastic house sitter and dog sitter. She has looked after my home and my pups many times, and I don't trust anyone more than her to take care of my 'children'. When I return, my home is often in better condition than when I left it! I know she will look after MCA and Mala just as I would, and my dogs know it too -- when she walks in, they're beside themselves with excitement to see her! On one occasion while I was out of town for a week, a situation came up that required MCA to be taken to the vet. After his visit, he was put on several medications, and had to have a bandage dressing changed repeatedly. She took care of everything excellently, and updated me constantly during the ordeal. I was so grateful she was there to take care of my little MCA!" "Laura housesit for our 3 cats in 2013 in a remote part of Guatemala on Lake Atitlan. I highly recommend her to care for your home and animals while you are away without question. She is responsible, respectful, kind and very easy to be around. She communicated with us regularly about the wellbeing of our animals. When we returned, it was like we weren't even gone - the cats had so well adjusted to Laura's easy companionship. " "It was great having Laura Hamm house and dog sit for me in my home a few years ago. She took wonderful care of my 3 dogs -- all of whom seemed to have fallen in love with her while I was away. My house was immaculate upon my return and the various things I'd asked her to handle (like paying employees, overseeing repairs, etc) were done perfectly, with detailed records of payments, etc. She is an independent woman, who quickly learned the "how-tos" in our little community. I would have Laura back to take care of my place any time and I can highly recommend her as a reliable, conscientious, and animal-loving woman. "