
Lauren W.

Lauren W.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Safe, Caring Pet Sitter
I’ve been pet sitting since I was a young teen (around 15 years experience) and have cared for a wide range of animals, including cats, dogs, and small pets like rats, bunnies, hamsters, etc. I have also volunteered at rescues providing animal care, enrichment, and socialization. I have experience with senior pets, sick and medically complex animals, and hospice care for cats and dogs. I’m comfortable supporting pets with special needs, including disabled dogs and cats, and I approach every animal with patience, attentiveness, and compassion. I have two happy cats of my own! My goal is always to provide calm, reliable care so animal friends feel safe and loved while their owners are away.
Cat care experience

Lauren also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
In a client’s home, I focus on making pets feel safe, loved, and comfortable while their owners are away. I prioritize care, play, and one-on-one attention, and I take time to understand each pet’s unique needs, routines, and favorite activities. I aim to keep things as familiar and stress-free as possible by sticking closely to their normal schedule and incorporating the things they enjoy most.
Ratings and reviews
Lauren has cared for my dogs, and I can honestly say her care for animals is exceptional. There are people who simply love animals, and then there are people like Lauren, who take the time to truly understand each animal and care for them with patience, compassion, and respect. She treats every pet as an individual and makes sure they're not just looked after but genuinely cared for. She was organized and reliable. Good with communication— loved getting her texts each time with updates and pics. Every time she's watched my dogs, I came home to a clean house, happy pups, and peace of mind. She made sure they were fed, let outside, and, just as importantly, spent time giving them the attention they needed while we were away. I would trust Lauren with my pets anytime and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who will treat their animals like family.
I am delighted to recommend Lauren for a position with your pet-sitting service. I can genuinely say that caring for animals is one of her greatest strengths and passions. I've known Lauren for a very long time, and I can honestly say that she has always had a deep love and respect for animals. She is the devoted owner of her own cats, whom she cares for with exceptional attention, patience, and affection. She is highly attuned to their needs, notices even subtle changes in their behavior or health, and goes out of her way to ensure they are happy, comfortable, and well cared for. Animals seem to naturally trust her, and she treats every pet as if it were her own. In addition to caring for her own pets, she has many years of hands-on experience caring for our neighbors' animals while growing up. She has looked after aging cats that required daily medication, including administering pills, as well as energetic, large-breed dogs that needed regular walks, exercise, and attentive care. She understands that every animal has its own personality, routines, and needs, and she adapts her care accordingly. Whether an elderly pet requires patience and special attention or an active dog needs exercise and engagement, she approaches each responsibility with confidence and compassion. Beyond her love for animals, she is an extremely trustworthy, dependable, and conscientious person. If she makes a commitment, you can count on her to follow through. She is diligent, responsible, and pays close attention to details, qualities that are especially important when someone is entrusted with another family's beloved pets. She also keeps an exceptionally clean and organized home despite being a pet owner herself. She understands the importance of maintaining a safe, hygienic, and comfortable environment for animals and takes pride in doing so. Perhaps what stands out most is her genuine empathy. She doesn't simply feed pets or let them outside. She enjoys spending time with them, making them feel secure, loved, and cared for while their owners are away. She understands that pets are family members, and she approaches their care with the same level of compassion and responsibility. I would trust her without hesitation to care for my own pets, and I believe anyone who entrusts their animals to her will quickly recognize how dedicated, kind, and dependable she is. I give her my highest recommendation and am confident she would be an outstanding addition to your team.
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Schedule
I work about 20–30 hours a week as a counselor, but I have a flexible schedule where I set my own hours. This allows me to build pet care into my daily and weekly routine with ease. I’m available for morning, midday, and evening visits, and I’m able to adjust my schedule to meet the needs of pets and their owners. I prioritize consistency and reliability so pets get care when they need it most.
