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Lauren P.

Pittsburgh, PA

4.9 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
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Services

Lauren can care for

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

Availability

I am a full time teacher from 8-2:30 on Mondays-Fridays: NOTE we have Holidays off and many half days on Fridays, allotting much flexibility in my schedule.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Lauren P.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

What YOU can expect: • A thorough pre-booking review of things that will keep your dog/cat comfortable and safe • open communication 24/7 • an influx of pictures of your happy pup/cat • safety in knowing that your pet is in good hands What your PET can Expect: • comfortable naps in my air conditioned home • long or short walks to local parks • a surplus of attention, pets, and cuddles • the best day ever, basically.

Information Lauren P. would like to know about your pet

Together, we will go over the following and more in our pre-booking review: Walking and feeding instructions, reactivity, allergies, medications, crating, emergency contacts, and more!

A typical day

I would love to take your dog on walks! Schenley Plaza or The Southside Dog Park are great places to get outside time. If you pack toys for them I’ll keep them entertained all day or night. We can watch movies together in the AC or go for walks outside :)) I typically treat my guests to a pup cup at some point.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Lauren P.'s Neighborhood

I just really love dogs! And cats!

Pet care experience

Hi! I’m Lauren… There’s nothing in this world that I love more than my dog, Zoe. If I left her in a stranger’s care, I would want to know that this person is trustworthy, responsible, passionate, and attentive to the details to keep her safe. As a stranger to you and your dog, I give you my word— I’ll be all that and more! Whether it’s going on walks, giving meds, or just spending time together… Anything you need for your pup, I’m there for you! (note that Zoe doesn’t live with me; She’s home with my parents!)

Cat care experience

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understands cats more than people

Lauren also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Sean W.
House Sitting • Jul 30, 2026
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We can’t say enough good things about Lauren. She’s absolutely wonderful with our dog and clearly genuine about his care. She sends plenty of photos and updates throughout, which gives us total peace of mind while we’re away. Highly recommend!

Sean W.
House Sitting • Mar 23, 2026
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Excellent communication and was available on fairly short notice. We felt confident that our dog and our home were being well cared for. Would highly recommend Lauren!!

Roxanne K.
Doggy Day Care • Aug 06, 2025
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This was Sophie’s first time staying with Lauren. Sophie seemed comfortable with her right away. Lauren communicated with us during her stay, so we knew all was well. They went on walks, and she even took Sophie to a coffee shop to chill. We would use Lauren again!

Rebecca C.
Boarding • Jun 02, 2025
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Lauren took such good care of our dog Oscar. He came back very happy and content. She gave him nice walks and lots of attention. The thing that stood out most about Lauren compared to any other person we’ve used on Rover was her preparedness! She offers her clients a pre-stay questionnaire via zoom so that she can learn how to best look after your pet and customize her care for them. We were really impressed and will definitely use her again!

About Lauren P.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

What YOU can expect: • A thorough pre-booking review of things that will keep your dog/cat comfortable and safe • open communication 24/7 • an influx of pictures of your happy pup/cat • safety in knowing that your pet is in good hands What your PET can Expect: • comfortable naps in my air conditioned home • long or short walks to local parks • a surplus of attention, pets, and cuddles • the best day ever, basically.

Information Lauren P. would like to know about your pet

Together, we will go over the following and more in our pre-booking review: Walking and feeding instructions, reactivity, allergies, medications, crating, emergency contacts, and more!

A typical day

I would love to take your dog on walks! Schenley Plaza or The Southside Dog Park are great places to get outside time. If you pack toys for them I’ll keep them entertained all day or night. We can watch movies together in the AC or go for walks outside :)) I typically treat my guests to a pup cup at some point.

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Lauren P.

Pittsburgh, PA

4.9 out of 5 stars
22 reviews