Laura M.
Laura M.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Animal-Loving College Student
My love for animals started early — when my family adopted our dog during my third-grade year, I took on real responsibility right away, handling his feedings and nightly walks. That hands-on care grew into a genuine passion that has only deepened over the years. Beyond dogs, I've developed experience with a range of animals, including goats, sheep, pigs, and horses, giving me a well-rounded foundation for handling pets of all personalities and needs. I'm currently studying biology and wildlife conservation at William & Mary, so animal welfare isn't just something I care about — it's what I've built my academic life around. I connect quickly with animals, take their comfort seriously, and will treat every pet in my care with the same patience and attentiveness I'd want for my own. You can feel confident leaving your furry family member in good hands!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Your instructions are my playbook — I follow them closely and don't cut corners, whether it's feeding schedules, medication routines, or house rules for your pet. I'm naturally observant and attentive, so I stay tuned in to your pet's behavior and body language throughout every visit, picking up on cues that they might need something before it becomes an issue. Your pet's comfort and safety in their own environment is always the priority.
Ratings and reviews
Laura is great with our pets, very responsible, and extremely communicative- lots of pictures and updates.
I feel very comfortable having Laura in our house and my pets love her! Laura sends regular updates and photos, showing how happy and relaxed they are with her. And Finn, our Aussie, loves the extra brushing!
Laura was communicative and wonderful! She gave me updates throughout the day and seemed to put great care into making sure my two dogs were comfortable and happy while I was away.
Laura did a great job watching my two dogs for a week. She fed medicated and sent updates and pictures . Would use her again.
Arrived as scheduled, sent pics of her with the animals. Responsive and very pleasant to work with. Will definitely use Laura again.
Laura has been a volunteer at our animal sanctuary for a few years and has always shown great compassion towards all the rescue animals (dogs/cats/horses/goats/sheep/pigs/birds), helping with a variety of tasks, and even raising her hand for the less exciting ones! She is comfortable around animals while being respectful. I would highly recommend her to take care of your furry friend(s).
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Schedule
I'm home for the summer from college and have a very flexible schedule, making me available for bookings on short notice. I may be taking on part-time work as the summer progresses, but I'll always keep my Rover calendar up to date so you know exactly when I'm available.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDogs over 1 year oldLaura can host up to 1 pet per night
- Every pet is unique, and the more you can share about yours the better! I'd love to know about their daily routine, food and treat preferences, any health or medication needs, and anything that tends to stress them out or make them extra happy. Even the little quirks matter — knowing that your dog hates the vacuum or only drinks from a specific bowl helps me make their experience as comfortable and familiar as possible.
- 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.