Lauretta K.
Fairfax, VA




Services
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Lauretta can care for
Availability
My schedule is pretty flexible: I teach and do marketing for my yoga studio during the week, and as a photographer on some weekends. Have a lot of mid-day availability, evenings and weekends also. I can work from my home, your home or anywhere in-between. Plenty of time to play with your pups and kitties. I'm available for house sitting 7 days a week in the Alexandria or Fairfax area.
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About Lauretta K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
As I live in a one bedroom apt with my 2 cats, I am not able to offer boarding at this time. However, I'm more than happy to care for the feline & canine family members in your home as a drop-in visit or overnight. In addition to following your directions to the T for your fur family, I also adore playing with them, walking the pups at a local trail or dog park near you and prepare your cat's favorite dish on a fancy platter. I always pick up the poop on our walks and keep the litter box fresh & clean. I'm also happy to water the plants, bring in Amazon packages and take in your mail. Anything to best serve you and your animals.
Information Lauretta K. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know about any medications your dog/cat are taking, food allergies, things/people to avoid, habits/routines, anything that scares them and tricks to help them feel the most comfortable around a new pet sitter.
A typical day
Dogs: to enjoy the outdoors together with walks to the dog park or a favorite trail, playing games that physically and mentally stimulate them, lots of petting and cuddling time, treats as needed and posing for mini photo shoots. Cats: (if indoor/outdoor cats) to enjoy a secured patio or gated outdoor space together, play games to keep them active, playing with toys to keep them stimulated, lots of petting and cuddling, treats and mini photo shoots!
Location
Fairfax, VA
Pets
Compassionate Cat & Dog Whisperer!
Pet care experience
I have taken care of cats professionally since 2015, and walked small dogs since 2020. I even traveled all the way to Malaysia and back to help my sister bring her rescue cat (Dumpling) home. Your fur family will be loved & taken care of with the utmost, unmatched care. Because I also work as a professional photographer, you will receive candid images and videos of your pets during each visit. I believe that animals can teach us a lot about life: patience, empathy and resilience -- and that we were all brought together for a reason. My pets have helped me through the toughest days of my life and it is an honor to serve all felines and small canines as a caretaker.
Cat care experience

Lauretta also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
I have 2 cats and travel often. Lauretta knows my 2 girls and they know and love her. She is warm, reliable and trustworthy. She is the first call I make when travel is on my calendar. It’s a great feeling to know my girls will get the best of care when I’m away. Monique B
Lauretta is kind, sociable and very caring. She also has great reflexes and can chase down your cat when they run out the door. That happened during one of her drop-in visits with my cat Chooru, an 18 lb American shorthair got loose and ran down the halls of my condo building. Despite being chubby, Chooru is quite fast, but Lauretta was able to sprint down and rescue her before getting out of the enclosed area (a good hundred meters down the hall). Thank you, Lauretta for your strength to handle my crazy cat!
She is always very accommodating of my changing schedule (being on-call for work) and takes great care of my dog Mac Rani. You will never find anyone that cares for or connects with the animals in the way that she does. Highly recommended.
Had a terrific experience working with Lauretta! She is professional, punctual, communicative and takes great pictures and videos of her fur clients. My cat Slater was a frequent client of Lauretta when we both lived in Reston. He is a Maine Coon and very peculiar about who he invites in his "circle". Lauretta had him over in her condo for care, as well as took care of him in my place. I always came back from my vacations to a tidy condo, cat well fed, water dishes and litter area clean. Do hire Lauretta - your family will be in good hands!
About Lauretta K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
As I live in a one bedroom apt with my 2 cats, I am not able to offer boarding at this time. However, I'm more than happy to care for the feline & canine family members in your home as a drop-in visit or overnight. In addition to following your directions to the T for your fur family, I also adore playing with them, walking the pups at a local trail or dog park near you and prepare your cat's favorite dish on a fancy platter. I always pick up the poop on our walks and keep the litter box fresh & clean. I'm also happy to water the plants, bring in Amazon packages and take in your mail. Anything to best serve you and your animals.
Information Lauretta K. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know about any medications your dog/cat are taking, food allergies, things/people to avoid, habits/routines, anything that scares them and tricks to help them feel the most comfortable around a new pet sitter.
A typical day
Dogs: to enjoy the outdoors together with walks to the dog park or a favorite trail, playing games that physically and mentally stimulate them, lots of petting and cuddling time, treats as needed and posing for mini photo shoots. Cats: (if indoor/outdoor cats) to enjoy a secured patio or gated outdoor space together, play games to keep them active, playing with toys to keep them stimulated, lots of petting and cuddling, treats and mini photo shoots!
Lauretta K.
Fairfax, VA
