Lauren W.
Emerald Isle, NC
Biologist, Zookeeper, Pet Lover!
Pet care experience
Update: I am out of country conducting field research during June and July and will be unavailable until around mid August I am 27 years old and have owned dogs for most of my life. In addition to my own personal pet care experience, I also worked as a zookeeper for a few years taking care of everything from tigers and hyenas to giraffes and anteaters! So I am happy to feed any other critters you might have in your home as well. I am an animal lover through and through and am willing to provide special care should your babies need it. I strive to understand all animals I work with and am adaptable to fit the wide range of personalities that dogs and cats have! Just like people, animals are all different from each other and as such require someone patient and understanding to take the time to get to know them. Can't wait to meet your pups!
Reviews
Lauren did an outstanding job watching my pets for me this last weekend! While I originally only hired her services for my dog, when she learned I had more pocket pets, she was more than happy to care for them as well! She sent updates and pictures throughout the whole stay, and truly went above and beyond. I will definitely be using her as a sitter again in the future!
As usual I needed someone last minute & she didn't hesitate to come help me out. I'll definitely use her again.
Lauren was amazing with our three little dogs! They took to her right away, she sent pics and updates regularly. When we got stuck overnight after missing a connecting flight, Lauren was awesome and said she could come check on our puppies until we could get home safely. Everything was clean when we got home and our pups were all snuggled up happily. Would recommend Lauren and hope to book with her in the future!
This was my first time leaving my fur babies alone for an extended period of time. I was extremely nervous about leaving them. Thankfully I found Lauren! She was terrific, very responsive, and updated me on the pups the entire time I was gone. If she had questions, she wasn’t afraid to ask and listened to directions for care wonderfully. I strongly recommend her; she’s very caring and patient with the pups. I will 100% be using her again; she’s incredible!
About Lauren W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I like to have instructions so I can do exactly what my clients would like! I am happy to crate dogs, make them sit before clipping on leashes or giving food, etc. I try to stay as close to their normal routine as possible to keep everything running smoothly!
Information Lauren W. would like to know about your pet
All breeds are welcome! I would like to know their approximate age and temperament beforehand, in order to provide the best possible care for them, as well as rules you have for treats! For walking specifically, I would like to know how they interact with other dogs.
A typical day
Depending on how the pups feel, I'm happy to run and play in the yard or snuggle up on the couch! I love spending time outside, whether that's for walks around the neighborhood, playing Frisbee, or even just hanging in the yard. But if your pup prefers the indoors, movies nights are always a good time!
Services
Lauren can watch in your home
Availability
I am currently between jobs and so have a kind of irregular schedule with interviews and trips, but I try my best to offer flexible scheduling.
About Lauren W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I like to have instructions so I can do exactly what my clients would like! I am happy to crate dogs, make them sit before clipping on leashes or giving food, etc. I try to stay as close to their normal routine as possible to keep everything running smoothly!
Information Lauren W. would like to know about your pet
All breeds are welcome! I would like to know their approximate age and temperament beforehand, in order to provide the best possible care for them, as well as rules you have for treats! For walking specifically, I would like to know how they interact with other dogs.
A typical day
Depending on how the pups feel, I'm happy to run and play in the yard or snuggle up on the couch! I love spending time outside, whether that's for walks around the neighborhood, playing Frisbee, or even just hanging in the yard. But if your pup prefers the indoors, movies nights are always a good time!
Location
Emerald Isle, NC
Lauren W.
Emerald Isle, NC