Laura M.
Laura M.
Contact for House Sitting
from $40 per night
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.
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).
Laura is phenomenally intuitive with animals. She is immediately at ease with fur babies of any of any size and shape and will engage with them or provide space as she's reading their signals. Laura is conscientious of pets' needs as well as owners' wishes and ensures they're properly fed, given appropriate treats and have ample stimulation/potty breaks as needed.
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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.
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.