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Laya Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Laya Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Dogs over people :)

I've had several furry companions my whole life, and I volunteer with Austin Pets Alive, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Texas Transport. I also occasionally foster. "Defend the defenseless" is how I see it. :) My dog is 10 lbs so I prefer her playmates not be over 25 lbs if I can help it, but larger well behaved dogs are welcome :). She plays well with others.

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
30% bookings with photo updates
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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Oscar O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 11, 2024

A wonderful home a kind soul. Laya is a one of kind person, and her mini poodle is so friendly! Definitely doing service with her again!

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Sandi B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 23, 2024

Laya was a delight to work with; punctual, communicative and happy. Riley was very comfortable with Laya and her fur baby. I will use Laya again.

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Sandi B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 14, 2024

Laya did a great job communicating. Bonus was all the cute pictures. My pup was a happy girl!

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Andrea W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 08, 2024

Laya was wonderful!! She took my dogs in last minute after our original sitter canceled 24 hours into the booking job. I was out of town and she took my dogs from him. She cared for them perfectly and was so sweet. I would definitely recommend her. She really cares about dogs

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Paola L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 31, 2019

She is the best! My two puppies were very well taken care and they love her!

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Yasminda K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 29, 2018

Laya sent lots of photos, was great with my senior dog, and kept us updated the entire time we were gone.

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Schedule

I work from home, so it's easy to be present for our animals. We get up early, take time out in the afternoon to be outside, until we can take a walk after work. Sometimes I cook the littles eggs, chicken, beef. They get breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Water and dry food is always present.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced yard & open space for the littles to hang out together or apart. They're welcome on the furniture. We have tons of treats and toys :) They can hang out w/ me in my office, or have access to the remainder of the home - they can watch out the window if they prefer :)

Pets

A typical day

Ella and I play chase with her toys. We used to take daily jogs on the nearby trail, and I let play while I exercised. Now we occasionally walk the neighborhood or visit our family to play with their cats and dogs.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Laya can host up to 2 pets per night
I don't have breed preferences. I'd want to know their quirks so they're most comfortable while their away from their home. I'd like to know if they're vaccinated and bathed, and friendly with other dogs. Definitely will want to meet and greet to make sure it's a comfortable match for all of us.
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.