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Lauren B.

Gravel Hill, VA

5 out of 5.0 stars
8 reviews
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Loving home with large yard

Pet care experience

When in the care of my partner and I, pets are enriched and have plenty of opportunity for activity. If your dog enjoys swimming, I can take them to a nearby creek to play. I have a large yard for playing fetch, or just hanging out, and a spunky lab mix that is happy to play tug-o-war. I've always had dogs and cats, and for a short time, pet rats (they're lovely!). I come from a long line of animal lovers and continue that legacy. You can check out my pets’ Instagram at @mystic_whiskers_ I am very attentive to animals and put them at ease so they settle into their home away from home.

Reviews

Alexandra F.
Dog Boarding • Aug 11, 2025
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We are newer to the area and this was our first time needing a dog sitter. Lauren was very responsive and wonderful. She also sends lots of great photos and takes lots of walks. Hopefully she will be available again if and when we need a dog sitter.

Fong
Dog Boarding • Aug 07, 2025
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Miss Lauren and her family were wonderful regarding the care of little Cognak. She will be my goto sitter whenever I go out of town for work.

Maria Z.
Dog Boarding • Jul 27, 2025
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Lauren agreed to watch my dog, Haley, last minute and really helped me out. She has a wonderful, clean home, and lovely pets. Lauren kept me updated throughout our time away via photos and messages, which I really appreciated. Haley had an amazing time. I can’t recommend Lauren enough!!

Caleb M.
Dog Boarding • Jul 23, 2025
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Lauren was willing to take Leo on short notice and she did amazing. She gave me a bunch of pictures of him and kept me updated. Would definitely bring Leo back

About Lauren B.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced backyard and a dog and 2 cats. The cats have been around other dogs, and Eddy the dog loves other dogs- he has lots of energy to share!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Lauren B. would like to know about your pet

I need to know the overall temperament, energy level, and tendency to bark of your dog. Since I work from home, I need to have a relatively quiet space in the event of virtual meetings. Can you dog jump fences? My fences are lower chain link fences. While your dog will be accompanied while outside, I'd like to know tendency to jump fences.

A typical day

I typically take an early morning walk around the neighborhood or at Pony Pastures with my dog. Before the lunch hour, dogs will have a minimum of one yard time outing. During the lunch hour, we typically take a short walk. Dogs will have access to the backyard whenever they like in the afternoon but will have at least one other dedicated backyard in the afternoon.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$38per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$17per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$28per day

Lauren can host

Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Lauren can watch in your home

Availability

I have a flexible job that allows me to work from home, so I am flexible with pick-up and drop-off times unless otherwise communicated. I am in RVA most weekends as well.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Lauren B.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced backyard and a dog and 2 cats. The cats have been around other dogs, and Eddy the dog loves other dogs- he has lots of energy to share!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Lauren B. would like to know about your pet

I need to know the overall temperament, energy level, and tendency to bark of your dog. Since I work from home, I need to have a relatively quiet space in the event of virtual meetings. Can you dog jump fences? My fences are lower chain link fences. While your dog will be accompanied while outside, I'd like to know tendency to jump fences.

A typical day

I typically take an early morning walk around the neighborhood or at Pony Pastures with my dog. Before the lunch hour, dogs will have a minimum of one yard time outing. During the lunch hour, we typically take a short walk. Dogs will have access to the backyard whenever they like in the afternoon but will have at least one other dedicated backyard in the afternoon.

Location

Richmond, VA

Lauren B.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Lauren B.

Gravel Hill, VA

5 out of 5.0 stars
8 reviews