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Lawrence W.

4.9 out of 5 stars
42 repeat clients
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Lawrence W.

4.9 out of 5 stars
42 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Lawrence has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

The Doggie Dude! Home Full Time!

I’m Lawrence and I love dogs. Pet sitting is so rewarding! I also love that I have the freedom to work at home, while caring for animals. You’ll love that I’m able to spend the entire day with your dog so I can get to know their personality and individual needs. Customers remark say I have calming energy that animals feed off and creates a great environment for their care. I pay the utmost attention to the owner’s wishes and perspective as well as the dog themselves. I treat and respect every stay as a unique experience and hope to connect with you to create a respectful and symbiotic relationship. I live in a cozy home in Norwalk with Gabby. Our neighborhood is dog-friendly and perfect for walking. The streets are calm and you can rest assured your dog is in safe hands when walking around my neighborhood. We have a great park across the street from my house which, with your permission, I’d love to take your pup to. I have a range of experience with all sizes, breeds, and personalities of pups. I grew up with Shepherds and Labs but have spent time with many dogs. My fiancé Gabby will be there as well to provide extra cuddles. My clients have fallen in love with her natural ability and calmness. She’s a great partner and your pup will be lucky to have us both in their care. When I’m not spending time with pups (or when I am), I enjoy relaxing with Gabby, developing video games and skateboarding.

Qualifications

42 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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104 ratings
D D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 12, 2026

Lawrence was great. He sent pics, video, and updates, and he took great care of my baby. You can tell he really cares about animals. I highly recommend him for your petsitting needs.

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Chris S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 18, 2021

Our dog (Bella) has severe anxiety and doesn't do well in n a standard boarding setting, so we looked at different options for a fairly last minute situation where we needed to find someone to look after Bella for a week. We found Lawrence and read reviews and decided to do a meet and greet and Bella was comfortable with him immediately. We took a chance that this was the best option for Bella and we couldn't he happier with our choice. Lawrence kept us updated on how she was doing throughout the week and sent several pictures as well. Bella was her usual self when we picked her up and brought her home, as if we went out for the day and came home which is never the case when she is boarded. We couldn't be happier with her care by Lawrence and we definitely will rebook with him the next time we need a place for Bella. Highly recommend!

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Katherine S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 19, 2021

Absolutely amazing! He was amazing I recieved photos and messages and how well she was doing! I will absolutely use him again!

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Haney l.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 03, 2021

Lawrence took very good care of Ella. He sent pictures and kept me posted on her everyday. Ella seemed to like him as well. I will definitely use him again and would recommend him to anyone.

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Ashley M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 13, 2021

This was our first time using Rover, or any dog sitting/boarding service before. Lawrence was the first person to pop up, and with rave reviews we decided to try him out. Him and my dog connected, you could tell Hemi was 100% comfortable with him, and at ease. Hemi stayed 3 nights, 4 days and it was exceptional. I would highly recommend him for you pet. He was calm, and kept Hemi on his usual schedule. It was the perfect fit for our needs. We will absolutely be using Lawrence again in the future.

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Nancy C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 05, 2020

Lawrence and Gabby were so wonderful. This was my first Rover experience and I feel so lucky. I had previously used a lot of family and neighbors, but when I moved, I no longer had those options. Recently before Lawrence, I had used a local kennel and all 3 of my dogs got diarrhea and it was super life threatening to my 15.5 year old lab. I ended up having to spend a lot of money on emergency vet care to get her better. With Lawrence and Gabby, our 3 dogs thrived and actually gained their weight back. Also, they aren't easy. The old dog is deaf, the middle aged dog can be moody, and our 2.5 year old pittie is still in full puppy energy mode. Lawrence sent me loads of photos and frequent updates too and that helped me enjoy my vacation so much more. I will definitely book with Lawrence again.

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Pets

A typical day

Because I’ll be home with your pup all day, plenty of walks, play time, and naps are in order. Depending on your dog’s exercise level, I can provide exactly what they’ll need to be happy. By creating my own schedule, I can work around your dog’s needs. No matter what, we’ll start our day with a walk, have yummy meals, and snuggle up at the end of the day.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Lawrence can host up to 3 pets per night
Before a stay, I like to learn if your dog is reactive. I also like to know if your pup has medical issues or behavioral tendencies I should be aware of. If you pup has a favorite game, toy, or treat, I’d love you to provide them with it, so they have the best stay as possible.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.