Laurie H.
Laurie H.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Reliable Dog Walking & Pet Care
I’ve been around animals my entire life and have always had dogs of my own, giving me years of hands on experience caring for pets with different personalities, energy levels, and routines. Over the years, I’ve cared for friends’ and family members’ dogs through walks, drop-in visits, feeding, and companionship while they’re away. I also grew up with two cats, so I’m comfortable providing cat care, including feeding, litter box cleaning, check-ins, and companionship. While I’m most experienced with dogs, I truly enjoy caring for both dogs and cats. In 2025, I launched WalkWell, a local pet care business focused on reliable, personalized dog walking and pet care services in La Jolla. I currently offer solo and group walks, drop-in visits for dogs and cats, and customized care based on each pet’s unique needs. I’m very active and love spending time outdoors, so I enjoy making sure dogs get the exercise, fresh air, and attention they need whether that’s a neighborhood walk, beach stroll, or simply some extra movement during the day. I understand how important trust and communication are when someone is caring for your pet, and I treat every animal as if they were my own.
Cat care experience
Laurie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Safety, trust, and communication are very important to me when caring for someone’s pet. For walks and drop in visits in a client’s home, I make sure pets stay on their normal routine, including walks, feeding, fresh water, playtime, medication (if needed), and plenty of attention. I’m respectful of each client’s home and provide updates/photos so owners feel comfortable while they’re away. In my home, pets are treated like family and safety always comes first. I have a dog of my own, so if I ever accept daycare or boarding requests, it would only be for pets that seem like a good fit, are well-behaved, and get along well with my black lab. I prefer to do a meet and greet beforehand whenever possible to make sure everyone is comfortable.
Ratings and reviews
Lauri is kind, reliable, and easy to work with.
Laurie was such a great pet friend! We were on a trip in La Jolla and needed a last minute pet friend for our 2 poms. Laurie was easy going, a prefect communicator, and of course cheery and caring to our fur babies. :)
Great communication and treatment of Haven! I know she had a blast and I appreciated the attention to detail and instructions
She was great! Attentive and exceeded all expectations. Would definitely recommend.
Laurie is an incredibly reliable walker and sitter. Our Bear absolutely loves her and appreciates how timely she is for his appointments! And he is always well exercised when he comes home :)
Laurie is committed to maintaining a high standard of care for our Bichon Frise. She is nurturing, energetic, and plays close attention to our beloved dog. Our dog, gets so excited when she gets to have playtime with Laurie. She is well supervised in play, and is able to explore novel sights, sounds and new experiences. Laurie has helped our dog navigate the world with social confidence and delight! The bonus of hiring Laurie, is not only will your dog love her, you will feel like you too have a new best friend.
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Schedule
Pet care is built into my weekly routine through my business, WalkWell. My schedule is flexible, which allows me to provide weekday walks, drop in visits, and recurring care for both dogs and cats. I’m available for morning, midday, afternoon, and select evening visits, and I make sure each pet gets personalized attention based on their needs.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsLaurie can host up to 8 drop-ins per day
Prices include all fees.