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Laura O.

4.9 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Laura O.

4.9 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $65 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Here for the Pets 🐾

Hi, I’m Laura! I recently moved to the Chicago area with my fiancé and couldn’t be more excited to meet the amazing pets this city has to offer. I grew up surrounded by all types of animals, so caring for pets is truly second nature to me. I took a step back from pet sitting to dedicate myself fully to my senior dog during the last year of her life. That experience deepened my love and respect for every stage of a pet’s journey. Now I’m ready to pour that same devotion into caring for your furry family members. I don’t currently have pets of my own here, which means your pet gets my complete attention! I can’t wait to meet every single one. 🐾

Cat care experience

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Cats Run The House, It’s True 👑

Laura also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
64% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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17 ratings
Ora B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 17, 2024

Laura was so attentive and took great care of my little guy! Thank you so much, I’ll definitely be booking again :)

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Tina M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 03, 2024

Laura was prompt in replying to me which I like. She was easy to work with, and our cat Chloe loved her!!!

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Sarah V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 06, 2024

Laura was awesome! Very attentive to my instructions and sent a lot of photos/updates. Would highly recommend!!

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Nick M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 04, 2024

Great with my cat and gives great updates

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Kevin K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 03, 2024

Laura was flexible with her timing and was great with my cat Henry! She always spent plenty of time socializing with him and sent plenty of pictures after every visit. I will definitely book with her again next time I travel.

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Ann Marie N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 02, 2024

Laura was great! Very reliable, excellent communication, and great pics of my kitties while I was away. I’d definitely use her again.

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Schedule

Pet care is my main focus. I don’t have a full-time job, so your pet gets my undivided attention. No rushing between commitments, no divided priorities. Just me, fully present and happy to be there.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I am very attentive, I enjoy studying animals to make sure i’m acting in a way that makes them feel safe and comfortable. I try to build trust and show that I am friendly. I take their environment into consideration by making sure that everything in their surrounding environment is keeping them safe.

A typical day

Every day looks a little different depending on your pet’s personality, but you can always count on playtime, cuddles, and plenty of enrichment. I’m very hands-on! I love getting on the floor, breaking out the toys, and really engaging with them. For cats, that means laser pointers, wand toys, etc. For dogs, it’s fetch, games, and quality bonding time. I’ll always follow your pet’s routine and comfort level. Because your pet’s safety is my top priority, I keep outdoor adventures to what you’ve approved. And, expect a lot of photos!!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Laura can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know if there any health concerns/behavioral issues, or patterns I may need to be made aware of. Anything in general I may need to know such as personality, routines, habits, triggers, etc.!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.