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Laurie M.

Ottawa, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Laurie can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am currently a full time Master's student at Carleton University, and I will be focusing o research over the summer. Therefore, my schedule is mostly flexible. Until June 30th, I have classes on Wednesdays and Fridays, so I am not available. I can generally service between 8:30am and 7:30pm; I can accomodate differently depending on the dates. My schedule will change in September for the Fall semester; calendar will be updated in mid-July.

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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Laurie M.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
94% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When taking care of a pet in their home, I respect boundaries and privacy. I make sure to ask all the necessary questions about your pet’s care and well-being. Having worked in an emergency veterinary hospital taught me the signs to watch out for and how to deal with accidents, diseases and other unfortunate situations. Lorsque je m’occupe d’un animal de compagnie dans son domicile, je respecte vos limites et votre vie privé. Je m’assure de poser toutes les questions nécessaires sur le soin et le bien-être de votre animal. Ayant travaillé dans un hôpital vétérinaire d’urgence m’a appris les signes à surveiller et comment gérer les accidents, les maladies et autres situations malheureuses.

Information Laurie M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know in advance any information I need to know about your pet to ensure proper and safe care! This information usually includes: -Behaviour/Temperament -Medical conditions and history -Medications -Allergies -Special needs -Anything else you consider important! Informez-moi à l’avance de toute information que je devrais connaître au sujet de votre animal de compagnie afin d’assurer des soins sécuritaires appropriés! Ces renseignements comprennent habituellement : -Comportement/Tempérament -Conditions médicales et antécédents -Médicaments -Allergies -Besoins particuliers -Toute autre chose que vous jugez importante!

A typical day

I like to take the dogs for quiet and healthy walks just as much as I like running in a park and playing! Centretown and the Glebe offer many options for a comfortable and rewarding walk, including Commissioners Park near Dow’s Lake. I also like snuggles for quiet moments and rest, depending on the needs of each animal. For cats, the care I provide is tailored to each individual; in general, 20 minutes of play is recommended for happy and healthy cats, but I go with whatever your cats feel like doing. J’aime emmener les chiens pour des promenades calmes et saines tout autant que j’aime courir dans un parc et jouer! Centretown et le Glebe offrent de nombreuses options pour une promenade confortable et enrichissante, dont le parc des commissaires près du Lac Dow. J’aime aussi les câlins pour les moments calmes et de repos en fonction des besoins de chaque animal. Pour ce qui est des chats, chaque individu est différent. En général, 20 minutes de jeu par jour est recommandé pour des chats heureux et en santé, mais j'y vais avec ce qu'iels préfèrent.

Location

Ottawa, ON

Laurie M.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Student | Pet Sitter | FR/ENG

Pet care experience

Hi there! I am a Master’s student at Carleton University, and I love animals! I have experience as a receptionist at the Ottawa Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital, where I was the first point of contact for clients and often had to quickly assess and handle animals of all kinds. In addition, I volunteered at the Feline Café Foundation in Ottawa from 2022 to 2024 where I ensured the safety and health of cats and contributed to fundraising campaigns. Taking care of cats, dogs - and exotic animals! - brings me a lot of joy so I never miss the opportunity to get to know new furry friends and give them all the attention and affection they deserve! Bonjour! Je suis étudiante à la maîtrise à l’Université Carleton, et j'adore les animaux! J’ai de l’expérience comme réceptionniste à l’Hôpital d’urgence et de spécialité pour animaux d’Ottawa, où j’étais le premier point de contact pour les clients et où je devais souvent évaluer rapidement et manipuler des animaux de toutes sortes. De plus, j’ai été bénévole à la Feline Café Foundation à Ottawa de 2022 à 2024 où j’ai assuré la sécurité et la santé des chats et contribué aux campagnes de financement. Prendre soin des chats, chiens - et animaux exotiques! - m’apporte beaucoip de joie donc je ne manque jamais l’occasion d’apprendre à connaître de nouveaux amis à fourrure et leur donner toute l’attention et l’affection qu’iels méritent

Cat care experience

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Student | Pet Sitter | FR/ENG/ES

Laurie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Sarah T.
Dog Walking • May 19, 2026
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Laurie has been a wonderful dog walker for my senior dog, Sophie! She is communicative, kind, patient, punctual, and closely follows all of my instructions for Sophie’s medications. Would highly recommend her! 😊

Jessica C.
Dog Walking • May 17, 2026
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Laurie was great with Hazel!! Will definitely book her again in the future!

Sandra A.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 14, 2024
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Rafa Was well cared for and happy when I returned! Thanks so much Laurie!

Sandra A.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 03, 2024
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Laurie took great care of my little cat and sent numerous photos and notes about how it was going. I returned to happy, satisfied kitty. I plan to book with Laurie again. Thanks Laurie!

About Laurie M.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
94% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When taking care of a pet in their home, I respect boundaries and privacy. I make sure to ask all the necessary questions about your pet’s care and well-being. Having worked in an emergency veterinary hospital taught me the signs to watch out for and how to deal with accidents, diseases and other unfortunate situations. Lorsque je m’occupe d’un animal de compagnie dans son domicile, je respecte vos limites et votre vie privé. Je m’assure de poser toutes les questions nécessaires sur le soin et le bien-être de votre animal. Ayant travaillé dans un hôpital vétérinaire d’urgence m’a appris les signes à surveiller et comment gérer les accidents, les maladies et autres situations malheureuses.

Information Laurie M. would like to know about your pet

Let me know in advance any information I need to know about your pet to ensure proper and safe care! This information usually includes: -Behaviour/Temperament -Medical conditions and history -Medications -Allergies -Special needs -Anything else you consider important! Informez-moi à l’avance de toute information que je devrais connaître au sujet de votre animal de compagnie afin d’assurer des soins sécuritaires appropriés! Ces renseignements comprennent habituellement : -Comportement/Tempérament -Conditions médicales et antécédents -Médicaments -Allergies -Besoins particuliers -Toute autre chose que vous jugez importante!

A typical day

I like to take the dogs for quiet and healthy walks just as much as I like running in a park and playing! Centretown and the Glebe offer many options for a comfortable and rewarding walk, including Commissioners Park near Dow’s Lake. I also like snuggles for quiet moments and rest, depending on the needs of each animal. For cats, the care I provide is tailored to each individual; in general, 20 minutes of play is recommended for happy and healthy cats, but I go with whatever your cats feel like doing. J’aime emmener les chiens pour des promenades calmes et saines tout autant que j’aime courir dans un parc et jouer! Centretown et le Glebe offrent de nombreuses options pour une promenade confortable et enrichissante, dont le parc des commissaires près du Lac Dow. J’aime aussi les câlins pour les moments calmes et de repos en fonction des besoins de chaque animal. Pour ce qui est des chats, chaque individu est différent. En général, 20 minutes de jeu par jour est recommandé pour des chats heureux et en santé, mais j'y vais avec ce qu'iels préfèrent.

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Laurie M.

Ottawa, ON

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews