Laura V.
Laura V.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $18 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Reliable. LOVING. Experienced.
I’ve been providing loving pet care and dog walking services since 2010, with years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of all ages, sizes, and temperaments. My background started in childcare as a nanny, where caring for the family’s pets naturally became part of the role. Over the years, that grew into extensive pet care experience including walks, drop-in visits, in-home care, vet visits, administering medications, basic training reinforcement, and grooming support. Caring for animals is more than just a side job for me—it’s something I truly enjoy. I love building trust with both pets and their owners, and I take pride in being dependable, consistent, and attentive to each pet’s unique personality and needs. Whether your dog needs exercise, companionship, routine care, or just a reliable person while you’re away, I’m here to help and treat them like family.
Cat care experience
Laura also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I focus on keeping pets comfortable by adhering to their usual routines, whether that's in my home or yours. I will follow all instructions carefully--feeding schedules, medication needs, potty breaks, walks, etc. In a client's home, I'm very respectful of your space. I keep things clean, stick to agreed-upon areas, and make sure everything is left exactly how I found it. Safety and security for both you and your pet is my priority. I will monitor gates and doors, making sure they are secured as need be. When walking, I stay alert in the environment, monitoring all my surroundings. Your pet(s) will get plenty of TLC, attention, and playtime, taking note of their individual temperament and what it's calling for. Communication is very important to me. I will always send updates and photos so owners feel confident and at ease while they're away.
Ratings and reviews
Laura took great care of Luna. She kept us updated about Luna’s day and sent us pictures as well.
I would highly recommend Laura as your pet caregiver. She is dependable, trustworthy, caring, and loves dogs. More importantly, dogs love her! She has patience and a gentle touch. She will make sure to follow your pet’s care plan, special diet, grooming needs, etc. She helped care for my aging dog in his final years. You will feel safe leaving your pet(s) in her care.
I can't say enough about Laura. She is extremely dependable, very personable and an absolute sweetheart. You can tell she has a true love for dogs and animals in general. She has watched my dog several times, along with friends of mine and my dog no doubt loves her to death. She runs up to her as soon as she sees her. I would highly recommend her to anyone that wants/needs someone to take care of their fur baby. The last thing you want to worry about is how they are treated and cared for in your absence, and I can say without question that my mind is at ease when my pup is in her hands.
Laura is exceptional with our dogs. We have an 8 year old lab-terrier mix and a 2 year old pit bull and she has cared for them while we have gone out of town several times. She is on time and trustworthy, and our dogs absolutely love her- our pit is VERY particular and can be aggressive toward strangers- not Laura. He melted like a puddle with her the moment he met her. She has such a way with him! I never worry about the dogs when we are away because Laura is so good with them- and she sends updates and pictures without me even asking! I 1000% recommend her to anyone who wants their pup taken care of and LOVED while they are away.
I highly recommend Laura as a dog/pet sitter. She is a responsible, dependable, and genuinely caring individual who consistently demonstrates trustworthiness in everything she does. Through her background in childcare, Laura has frequently been entrusted with house sitting and caring for family pets while owners were away, reflecting the high level of confidence others place in her ability to manage both homes and animals safely and responsibly. Laura has a natural affinity for animals and a calming presence that helps even nervous or skittish pets feel secure, comfortable, and well cared for. Any pet in her care will be treated with kindness, patience, and genuine affection.
We had such a great experience with Laura!! She took incredible care of our Milo! She kept us updated with photos and messages, and made us feel completely at ease while we were away. We came home to a happy and relaxed pup who LOVED Laura, which says it all!! Highly recommend and will definitely book her again!
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Schedule
I had the pleasure of being a stay-at-home mom to my 3 children for the last 12 years. I'm slowly merging back into the working world (part-time for now), but my dream would be to care for pets full-time. Currently, I'm available during the days my children are at school (8:30a.m.- 4p.m.) Monday-Friday. And 2 weekends out of the month, I'm completely available. Please let me know what you're looking for and there's a good chance I can make it happen, even outside these hours.