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Laurel J.

Roosevelt, Bellingham, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
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Services

Laurel can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

The longest I am on campus is for the 6 allotted hours on Mondays and Thursdays. When I am not home I have a roommate who helps fulfill the cuddle quota with my baby Rufus.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Laurel J.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a small but fenced-in yard that Rufus loves to zoom around in and chase his toys or laser pointer at night. The railroad trail is just behind my house, perfect for walks of any length. I am also near the Sunnyland Elementary School where Rufus and I love to go play fetch and roll around in the grass. In the summers, the Sudden Valley marina is a MUST to go cool off in the lake and take a ride on my paddle board!

Information Laurel J. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your loved one has any special needs that I can look out for, as well as if I need to keep to a tight schedule, or record any certain activities such as feces, medication administration, water consumption, etc. **For geriatric pets, I charge the same rate as a puppy **

A typical day

I love going on long walks with my dog Rufus while we listen to crime podcasts, share secrets, and play fetch! I would love to show your loved one around the neighborhood and to find new smells

Location

Bellingham, WA

Laurel J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Eat, Play, Cuddle, Repeat

Pet care experience

I have helped care for and watch over friends' pets since I was a young teenager. From twice daily checks in on my neighbor's cat to house-sitting for another friend's newly adopted kittens and asking to come back yearly. I have boarded for a friend's senior dog and babysat for a coworker's newly adopted puppy. Chillin' with other people's pets is my thunder dome. I have a three-year-old retriever mix dog named Rufus and sometimes my parents and I will do a dog swap and I get to care for their 10-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog Oly. He's my soul mate! I am currently a full-time student at Bellingham Technical College to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician.

Reviews

Dylan M.
Boarding • Sep 19, 2025
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Laurel is always the best

Dylan M.
House Sitting • Sep 02, 2025
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Laurel is absolutely the best. She always takes great care of Zoey. She is great with communication, and always sends pictures and videos while we are away. We always look forward to her watching Zoey.

Jeri H.
Boarding • Jul 13, 2025
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Laurel took great care of our pets (cat and dog) and kept us updated regularly. Very attentive, highly recommend!

Scott J.
Boarding • Apr 13, 2025
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Thanks, Laurel!

About Laurel J.

Communication

17 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a small but fenced-in yard that Rufus loves to zoom around in and chase his toys or laser pointer at night. The railroad trail is just behind my house, perfect for walks of any length. I am also near the Sunnyland Elementary School where Rufus and I love to go play fetch and roll around in the grass. In the summers, the Sudden Valley marina is a MUST to go cool off in the lake and take a ride on my paddle board!

Information Laurel J. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your loved one has any special needs that I can look out for, as well as if I need to keep to a tight schedule, or record any certain activities such as feces, medication administration, water consumption, etc. **For geriatric pets, I charge the same rate as a puppy **

A typical day

I love going on long walks with my dog Rufus while we listen to crime podcasts, share secrets, and play fetch! I would love to show your loved one around the neighborhood and to find new smells

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Laurel J.

Roosevelt, Bellingham, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews