As a longtime pet sitter I’m experienced with dogs of all sizes and cats of all temperaments. I’ve been pet sitting since I was 10 and had full responsibility for family pets at 7. Additionally I have experience with horses and have completed an animal care internship (450+ hr) at the Cameron Park Zoo in the Birds & Small Mammals department as a keeper (2021). There is a full list below of all the species I have experience with. Tap my profile picture to see some of the animals I’ve cared for or relocated. The best interests of animals and gaining their trust are my passions and guiding principles. At the end of the day your pets depend on you and you can depend on me. Services: · In Home Pet Sitting · Dog Walking · Daily Potty & Play Breaks · Dog Hiking in Cameron Park · Dog Behavioral Consulting · Emergency Drop In's (for when you can't get home) Specialties Services (but I am always open to new needs from my clients) · Working with/Caring for Highly Reactive Dogs (generally fear based) · Complicated Food & Medication Schedules · Households with Large Numbers of Pets (if you have more than 6 pets I do offer discounts, please message or request a booking for more information) · Exotic Pet Care · Energy Draining Sessions These play sessions are often for clients who don't have the time to exercise their dog or it’s too hot when they are home to do so. As a result, everyone suffers because the dog is ready to play and the human is ready to rest after a long day. Solution: I come to your home and run with your dog, play ball, whatever will wear them out. You get home to a well exercised pet who is just glad to chill with you. A tired dog is a good dog and in some cases a more pleasant one to live with. Species Experience: Dogs, Cats, Fish, Parrots, many species of Waterfowl, Owls, Hawks, Falcons, Guineas, Chickens, Lizards, Snakes, various Amphibians, Arachnids, Sugar Gliders, Hedgehogs, Bats, Rodents of all sizes (mice, gerbils, rats, rabbits, squirrels, agoutis, nutria, porcupines and many more), Horses, Squirrel Monkeys, Meerkats and numerous Native Texas Species not previously listed. Pet Sitting since 1998 Robinson HS 2006 Baylor University, BA 2010 Baylor Riding Association - Member Humane Society of Central Texas - Volunteer Cameron Park Zoo - 2021 Intern Find me on Facebook: @254PetNanny And LinkedIn: Lauren A Woodruff Thank you for understanding that the farther I need to travel, the fewer pets I can visit in a day and gas is getting pretty crazy, thus my prices must fluctuate with the market. Emergency Vet Visit & Cancellation Policies are available upon request. Thank you in advance for your business! Use this code for $20 off your first booking: LAUREW40592 I prefer to meet both pet(s) and parent(s) to ensure a good fit and smooth experience before we both commit. I fully welcome recurring bookings and preemptive meet & greets in case of emergencies. Yes! I am available on very short notice much of the time if we have met beforehand so that I can get your endorsement in the eyes of your pet and first hand experience of how your pet should be cared for. How do I care for pets? Whatever routine or schedule your pet needs to be on, I can accommodated. I love hanging out with older pets, walking or even running with higher energy ones, and of course playing with younger pets (or just young at heart). Medications and special care requirements will be taken very seriously and addressed at all times. Who am I? A little more about me: After moving to the Waco area in 2002 (from Houston area) I attended school here from age 15 to 25. I worked for a software company out of Austin from 2013 to 2020. My high school sweetheart, Ryan, and I own a home in Cameron Park where we live, hike and feed squirrels with our Yorkshire Terrier, Jackie. Ryan runs a small business in Waco with his father. Both of our family’s have multigenerational roots in Waco and Central Texas. He often comes with me when I meet clients for the first time and sometimes accompanies me to services on his days off. Animals love him because he gives the best scratchies. I Graduated from Robinson High School, have a BA in film production and have worked in tech, enterprise software, live video production, retail, animal care ad other random industries. Much to my delight, animals have always taken to me quickly and I to them. I’ve been told that I have a particularly patient bedside manner, which probably helps. Regardless, this situation is a win all around! I also offer care of pets beyond dog and cats, care of some farm animal species, limited dog training, errand running, shopping, small chores and projects (I’m fairly handy and know my way around most tools), administrative work like organizing travel, limited cleaning, plant watering, limited lawn mowing and garden maintenance services. I do not offer child care or regular lawn/cleaning services. Please inquire for more information.