Laurel T.
Laurel T.
Contact for Boarding
from $70 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
🌈Shy & Reactive Pet?👌🏻
Hello! I am in my 30’s and my first cat adopted me when I was just a year old. The first time a stray dog followed me to his furever home, I was seven. I’m a love of dogs, cats, and anything in between! I have extensive experience with cats, from fostering semi-feral felines to volunteering for years with the Seattle Animal Shelter. I am comfortable with sensitive cats, skilled at administering medications, and a majority of my regular clients have cats who tend to be aggressive with strangers. Your cat can’t scare me; scouts honor! I have mid-level experience with dogs. I have fostered reactive dogs in the past, utilizing distractions and redirection when on walks. I often become the pet sitter for those dogs when they’re either reunited with family or find their new home. I’m the type of person dogs make eye contact with from a distance, and I always request permission from dog parents before inviting the dog to be pet. My pet sitting includes overnight l, boarding and attentive drop-ins. I don’t board more than one pet at a time (unless they’re from the same household). It’s important for me to ensure that a pet feels loved when their family is away, and I am often thanked for treating someone’s pet as if they were my own. I look forward to meeting you and your furbaby(ies)!
Cat care experience
Laurel also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Came home to happy pets!! Laurel did a phenomenal job caring for our pets. 😊
Laurel took care of our 1 year old dog for 6 days. She communicated well over the app, gave our dog lots of attention, and left the house in really great shape. She was really pleasant to work with!
Our dog Bear seemed to really enjoy his time! We got regular updates and pick up time was made more flexible when something wild kept us from getting back to pick up Bear at the original discussed time. Appreciate everything! 🥰
Laurel did such an amazing job caring for our little old pug while we were away. She is prompt and communicative. She went above and beyond our expectations. Thank you so much, Laurel! ❤️❤️❤️
Laurel took great care of my mini schnauzer and elderly parakeet! They were both well loved during our time away! The house looked great and everything worked out well! I would 100% have Laurel look after my furry and feathery family again!!
Laurel was great with my cats, Dandan and Wang Wang. She provided detailed updates, made sure they had fresh food and water, kept everything clean, and gave them plenty of attention. Her thoughtful notes gave me peace of mind while I was away. I would happily book with Laurel again!
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Schedule
I am a full-time professional pet sitter. This means that I can give your pet customized care and can be with them for extended periods of time! Every pet is different, and my schedule is flexible — let’s compare your needs to my calendar and go from there!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Trust is rarely immediate and must be built with time. I take a slow approach with pets when I enter your home, making sure to keep in mind that I am a guest in their space. I always remove my shoes when entering a home, and I like to place them in an area where your pet(s) can inspect them. This is an excellent way for them to get to know me. Shy cats often love to stick their faces in my boots! I do the same with any bag that I bring, and sometimes (for cats or critters) I will remove the objects from my bag so that they can inspect them individually. While an animal and I are getting to know each other, I always ask them for permission to pet them by providing my hand in an unthreatening manner. I like to use a low, calm voice. For shy pets, I limit direct engagement, so they can get adjust to my presence. If a pet is hiding, I’ll often read aloud to them during my visit. You know your pet best; if there is any specific approach that you’d prefer I take, I am happy to do so!
Pets
A typical day
When watching your pets, I start with greeting them hello. I then check their food, water, and bathroom needs. If it’s a nice day, I will open screened windows to air out your home. Your pet decides from there if we play, have cuddles, or just coexist. Where appropriate, I like to incorporate puzzles, sniff mats, and pupsicles. **If determined OK or wanted by you**, and if scheduled time permits, here are some alternative activities I can offer. I would never, ever do these activities without request or permission, and each activity requires a detailed conversation: • Harnessed & leashed outside time for a cat • Harnessed & leashed park time for a dog • Buckled-in car time for a dog • Utilize SniffSpot to take your dog to a backyard for off-leash play I am not comfortable with any activity that involves your pet being off-leash in an open or populated area, regardless of recall. An exception would be if I have watched your pet frequently, and we have practiced this activity with you present. Due to a physical disability with my spine, I am unable to take your dog for a run or for steep hikes.