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Laura S.

Richmond, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
345 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Laura can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Laura S.

Communication

64 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Location

Richmond, VA

Laura S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I'll take great care of your pets!

Pet care experience

Thank you for viewing my profile! Please note, I am unable to accept on-going daily or even several times a week visit/walk requests. Should you have an on-going 1 or possibly 2x/ week need, please ask, I may be able to accommodate your request. Also, short-term requests where frequent visits are needed are welcome. I work full-time M-F and while I have a flexible schedule, I take Rover assignments I'm confident I can fulfill. Please also note that I am a positive-based dog owner/trainer. I do not use choke collars/shock collars on my own dogs, nor will I use them on anyone else's. I am happy to work with you on choosing alternatives! A little about me. I've had dogs nearly 20 years; mixed breeds and herding breeds, and use positive-reinforcement in play and training. I currently have a 4 year old Australian Shepherd named Bing and an 8 year old Aussie/Border collie rescue named Mac. I have experience caring for both dogs and cats of all ages, including senior dogs with mobility issues. Bing and Mac have graduated from Level 3 Manners class. Mac has also excelled in Rally classes and a class for reactive dogs at the SPCA. We currently train to compete in Agility, Rally, and Nose Work. I have experience using thinking games as well as physical games, and have worked with less-confident dogs and boisterous dogs. I welcome all ages, sizes, breeds and dogs with special needs. I also enjoy visiting with cats, and as I consider my dogs a part of my family, I'll treat animals the same. You can trust that your dog or cat is being well-taken care of. I look forward to meeting you and your pet(s)!

Reviews

Parker S.
Dog Walking • Apr 25, 2026
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Perfect as always!

Jo P.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 29, 2025
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Laura was so patient and wonderful, both to me and my cat!

Rebecca C.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 04, 2025
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Our fur babies love Laura! She is wonderful with them and so intuitive about what they need and how much time to spend with them. We fully trust her each and every time we have to leave them.

Scott H.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 18, 2025
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Laura is our go to caregiver for our boys! She goes above and beyond to care for them.

About Laura S.

Communication

64 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise
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Laura S.

Richmond, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
345 reviews