Lauren D.
Fort Myers, FL
Less talk, more walk
Pet care experience
Hello! My name is Lauren. I love working with animals and have had a variety of pets throughout my life, including cats, dogs, fish and snakes. When I was in middle and high school, I had a neighborhood dog walking service, and as an undergraduate student, I was a volunteer with the Shy Wolf Sanctuary in Naples, FL. I have done regular pet-sitting for others, which included feeding and watering pets, walking dogs, and, of course, providing lots of playtime! I am not opposed to spending a night or a weekend with fur babies if their owners are out of town. I'm physically very active, so lots of walking and trips to the park are no problem here.
Reviews
Lauren, walked our Newfie Jax this weekend and did an amazing job! Sent us tons of pics and said he was a blast! Thanks so much and hope to see you again soon!!!!!
Lauren is super! We needed a mid-day walk for our senior dog and are so glad to have her wonderful care. Great communication and fun photos, Highly recommend!
Lauren is fabulous with all animals!! She will take pictures and selfies with all your fur friends. Highly recommended!!
Lauren was so patient and kind with my corgi Lila! She made sure to put all of our minds at ease with this last minute booking! I had constant communication with Lauren about Lila and felt completely confident that my bestie was in good hands ☺️
About Lauren D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I currently live with two cats. Other than reminding them that I'm the one who owns the house, not the other way around, I can't imagine life without them! I understand that pets are family, so I go out of my way to treat any animal in my care as if it were my own. The same applies to any home in which I'm staying for a sitting visit. I'm not afraid to ask for details about a pet's routine, history, behavior, medications (I have experience giving dogs and cats oral medicine), as well as making sure your home is safe and secure under my watch.
Information Lauren D. would like to know about your pet
Please don't hesitate to let me know about any of your pet's favorite toys, activities, or places to go for walks. Also, it's helpful to know about any prior/current training practices, health conditions, and behaviors to watch out for - puppy owners, I understand things can feel hectic sometimes!
A typical day
I enjoy being active and outside as much as possible, so adventure-loving pets are a huge plus for me. I'm happy to take your dog to the local park or trail!
Services
Lauren can watch in your home
Availability
Animal care has come naturally to me since I was young. In fact, I can't remember a time when there wasn't a pet in my family! I have years of experience with dog walking (I joined Rover in 2017), pet sitting, and reptile care (constrictor and colubrid snakes). I'm available most weekdays and weekends between 6AM and 10PM, so there's a lot of flexibility in my schedule for walks, drop-in visits, and overnight/weekend stays.
About Lauren D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I currently live with two cats. Other than reminding them that I'm the one who owns the house, not the other way around, I can't imagine life without them! I understand that pets are family, so I go out of my way to treat any animal in my care as if it were my own. The same applies to any home in which I'm staying for a sitting visit. I'm not afraid to ask for details about a pet's routine, history, behavior, medications (I have experience giving dogs and cats oral medicine), as well as making sure your home is safe and secure under my watch.
Information Lauren D. would like to know about your pet
Please don't hesitate to let me know about any of your pet's favorite toys, activities, or places to go for walks. Also, it's helpful to know about any prior/current training practices, health conditions, and behaviors to watch out for - puppy owners, I understand things can feel hectic sometimes!
A typical day
I enjoy being active and outside as much as possible, so adventure-loving pets are a huge plus for me. I'm happy to take your dog to the local park or trail!
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Lauren D.
Fort Myers, FL