Profile image

Lauren D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
Profile image

Lauren D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
8 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Professional Animal Lover!

Experienced, compassionate pet care based in Sunset Beach. With nearly a decade of hands-on experience, I have cared for a wide range of animals including dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, small mammals (hamsters, guinea pigs, etc), and even farm animals. No pet is too big or too small—I genuinely love them all! I bring nearly a decade of hands-on pet care experience and currently work as a veterinary technician. I am experienced working with dogs of all sizes—from tiny puppies to 100+ lb adults and seniors—and I am comfortable administering medications and caring for pets with special medical needs. My goal is to provide reliable, attentive care so you can have peace of mind while you’re away, knowing your pets are being treated with the same love and attention I give my own. What You Can Expect: - A knowledgeable, trustworthy sitter with veterinary experience - Personalized care tailored to your pet’s routine and needs - Dog walks & drop-in visits: photo/video updates, mail and package collection, and plant watering upon request - Pet & house sitting: mail/packages brought in, plants watered, and light household tasks if requested (additional fees may apply), ensuring you return to a happy pet and a well-kept home For the best experience, I prefer a meet-and-greet prior to bookings so I can meet you and your pets and learn their routine. This is required for pets that may be timid with strangers. Availability: I work full-time as a veterinary technician but am available Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with additional midday visits possible within 6–7 miles of my workplace during my lunch break. If you’re looking for experienced, dependable, and professional pet care, I would love to help. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

*NO AGGRESSIVE ANIMALS* I will not look after any animal who may bite, and/or has bitten in the past. That is for my own safety, as well as keeping the animal out of stressful situations. This is also why I HIGHLY suggest a meeting before the service begins; for the pet(s) to meet me, and see if it will be a good match for everyone involved. I do not have any breed restrictions! All breeds are welcome! (Snakes/reptiles do not count towards this policy; I can take care of snakes/reptiles, knowing the possibility of a bite. I have had 3 snakes of my own, as well as plenty of experience taking care of & handling them when working at pet stores for over 5 years.)

Ratings and reviews

5.0
stars
13 ratings
Christina S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 08, 2026

I cannot recommend Lauren enough! From the moment we met, I felt completely at ease leaving our dog, Picasso, in her care. We were gone for over a week and she was incredibly attentive and followed all of our instructions regarding medications, feeding and walks perfectly. It gave us so much peace of mind while we were away and when we came home we could tell our little guy was happy and had been well-cared for. We will absolutely be booking with her again!"

Profile image
Barbara A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 12, 2026

Lauren was wonderful. She went above and beyond to making our pets comfortable. She was extremely professional and accommodating. We will definitely request her services again.

Profile image
Profile image
Lynn Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 01, 2026

Lauren is wonderful! Great with all my critters, great communication, house was so clean you couldn’t tell she had been here for 5 days. I definitely recommend her and will request her again on our future trips.

Profile image
Profile image
Profile image
Profile image
Profile image
Jules D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 24, 2026

Lauren is incredible, she took exceptional care of my guy and keep me updated and lots of pictures. High recommended!

Profile image
Ashley A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 13, 2026

Took very good care of our girls!

Profile image
Victoria K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 28, 2024

Lauren was great at communicating and taking care of our pets. They seemed happy when we got back from our trip! Also, she kept our house just as clean as when we left. Thank you Lauren for watching our fur babies!

Profile image
Profile image

Calendar and availability

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
SMTWTFS

Schedule

This is my only job at the moment, so I have a very flexible schedule to help you out with your babies, big or small!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Lauren can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
I do not have any breed restrictions. All cats & dogs (reptiles, birds, fish, livestock, etc. too) will be completely eligible for receiving my care. I would like to know of any allergies, likes/dislikes, preferred walking areas, any medications & how you administer them, how often would you like me to walk them and/or let them out for a potty break, preferred vet & their contact info, and anything else you think I may need to know!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.