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Leigh O.

Downtown, Houston, TX

4.9 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
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Services

Leigh can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Availability

I work from home! So there’s always lots of attention and affection given to your pet throughout the day. When absent from home, I always want animals to feel comfortable so I don’t typically crate unless otherwise specified. Boarding pickup and drop off hours are designated between 7am -9pm weekdays and 7am-11pm on Fri/Sat. If your hours are outside of this, it is considered a special accommodation and will require an additional fee. Please inquire, thanks!

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About Leigh O.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My home is warm and playful. I want all pets to have a safe and happy transition while their owner is away. Since I understand it can be tough to leave your loved one, I do provide daily updates upon request. It’s my goal to not only ensure your animal is well cared for, but also that you have security in choosing me as a provider. As some bookings may overlap, please be advised your pet may be boarded with other (small/medium sized) dogs, and all temperaments are evaluated for safety. Always let me know what I can do to make your experience better!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Leigh O. would like to know about your pet

Please advise of any special needs/requests for your pet prior to booking. If your pet does not get along well with other dogs I am unable to consider booking, please do not request. As dogs spend time outdoors, it is your responsibility as a pet owner to have an active flea and tick treatment on your dog. Rover requires all vaccinations to be up to date. Meet and greets required for first time bookings, held in Downtown area. Thank you

A typical day

I have a public dog park nearby, both for large and small dogs. We love taking evening walks once the Houston heat has given us a bit of relief. On the weekends we often venture to parks and pet friendly establishments. Dogs always have access to toys and daily snacks!

Location

Houston, TX

Leigh O.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Trustworthy, Reliable, Loving Care!

Pet care experience

Hi! I’m Leigh, and I grew up in a very pet oriented home, which helped nourish my affection for all different kinds of animals. I have a 4 year old miniature poodle who is just as excited to spend time with your pet! Please note minimum THREE days are required for booking services. Can accommodate special needs and other requests, just ask. Thanks!

Cat care experience

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Reviews

Diana R.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 30, 2026
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Leah was wonderful with my super senior dog! She was kind, attentive, and kept me updated with photos throughout the stay, which gave me so much peace of mind. From the pictures, it was obvious my pup was comfortable, happy, and receiving lots of love and attention. Caring for an older dog takes extra patience, and Leah went above and beyond. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable dog sitter!

Olivia P.
Boarding • May 21, 2026
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I had to leave my sweet girl—Lin—for the first time while I traveled, I was so so worried, but Leigh was amazing! She sent me pictures everyday and Lin looked so happy and cared for, it was easy for me to relax and enjoy my vacation! I’m so glad I booked with Leigh and I highly recommend her.

Jack W.
Boarding • May 17, 2026
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Once again, Lenny had an awesome time! We really appreciate you taking good care of him!

Carla C.
Boarding • May 15, 2026
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I was not initially going to leave a review, but I need to after this experience. Pros- Leigh was responsive. She seemed to genuinely like one of my dogs, the smaller one. She was also able to accept the dogs at whole we were in a time crunch, which really helped. She also sent one daily picture or video. Cons- After the first night, she messaged about one of the dogs peeing. I assumed it was the smaller of the 2 dogs because I failed to mention that he gets nervous around new people in new places. She told me she felt it was the larger dog because he didn't pee when she let them out the night before. At that point, I was confused. Why would he not pee if you knew he had not peed all night (rhetorical)? Also, they are in a new place and anyone with dogs or knows dogs would understand that's what dogs do sometimes regardless of whether they are house broken or not, but I digress. I did offer to pay for any cleaning if there were damages and she declined stating it was the hard floor he peed on. She also made mention of puppy pads in my bag. My dogs haven't used puppy pads in years for the house and those in the bag were used for a long car ride due to occasional car sickness. I told her she could cage him at night if she felt it would be an issue, which she did. Then, she complained he whined all night. At that point, I was wishing I could end my trip early and just pick up my babies. Our flights were delayed due to weather, but I didn't want them to stay with her any longer than they needed. I called as many people as I knew to pick them up. Finally, I found a friend to go and retrieve them. My friend said they were happy to be home once she dropped them off. After the exchange, I received a very dry message stating my friend has the dogs. Didn't really want to address anything at that point because I was glad it was over and done and they survived. Fast forward to today, 14 May 2026, four days after pick up, my small dog was itching so badly, I thought I was going to have to take him to the vet. I decided to just bathe him in chamomile and oatmeal because I thought his allergies were flaring up. Little did I realize he had fleas! Now, I don't even have grass and my dogs don't typically socialize with other dogs outside of my extended family and friends' pets. My baby has never a day in his little life had fleas. I was mortified and disgusted, and knew at that moment I had to write this review. In conclusion, please check your dogs one you receive them back from this location. Even though the dogs were safe, it was not a good fit for us.

About Leigh O.

Communication

10 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

My home is warm and playful. I want all pets to have a safe and happy transition while their owner is away. Since I understand it can be tough to leave your loved one, I do provide daily updates upon request. It’s my goal to not only ensure your animal is well cared for, but also that you have security in choosing me as a provider. As some bookings may overlap, please be advised your pet may be boarded with other (small/medium sized) dogs, and all temperaments are evaluated for safety. Always let me know what I can do to make your experience better!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Leigh O. would like to know about your pet

Please advise of any special needs/requests for your pet prior to booking. If your pet does not get along well with other dogs I am unable to consider booking, please do not request. As dogs spend time outdoors, it is your responsibility as a pet owner to have an active flea and tick treatment on your dog. Rover requires all vaccinations to be up to date. Meet and greets required for first time bookings, held in Downtown area. Thank you

A typical day

I have a public dog park nearby, both for large and small dogs. We love taking evening walks once the Houston heat has given us a bit of relief. On the weekends we often venture to parks and pet friendly establishments. Dogs always have access to toys and daily snacks!

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.
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Leigh O.

Downtown, Houston, TX

4.9 out of 5 stars
32 reviews