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Lori O.

Alexandria, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
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Cat caretaker and canine cuddler

Pet care experience

As far back as I can remember, I always loved animals. I grew up with cats, starting at the age of 5. I rescued my first fur babies, Buffy and Angel, 8 years ago and recently adopted another family member – a kitten named Sweet Dee. I have experience working in an animal shelter, as well as pet sitting and dog walking. Whatever your pet needs, that’s what I’m here for! I would love to schedule meet & greets so we can find out more about each other and your pet before we take the next step. I can’t wait to meet your fur baby and give you the peace of mind knowing that your loved one is in good hands.

Reviews

Andrea S.
Dog Walking • Apr 28, 2024
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Thanks for taking good care of Ernie and being attentive and responsive!

Megan H.
Dog Walking • Apr 22, 2024
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Lori is excellent! My pup and I are so thankful for her. She is trustworthy! My pup has bad allergies and is epileptic (a lot going on, I know!), but Lori has such confidence with it all. I will absolutely use her again!

Megan H.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 11, 2024
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Lori is lovely and dependable! I booked a bit last minute and she was able to FaceTime so we both could feel comfortable. She met Willie 🐶 on FaceTime as well. Very trustworthy, I would absolutely 💯 use her services again!

Russell D.
Apr 06, 2024

I've known Lori for almost 15 years and there's nobody I'd trust more with my pets. She is honest, reliable, and punctual. She's very detail-oriented and will make sure your instructions are followed to the letter. Lori loves animals and they love her. She spends quality time with them, making sure they are properly played with and are made to feel happy and loved. Your special friend will be well looked after.

About Lori O.

Communication

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

Skills

8 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

As a pet parent myself, I understand that your pet’s wellbeing is what’s most important. I’m a reliable caretaker and I’ll always look after them as if they were my own. Besides providing fresh food and water, and cleaning litter boxes and other pet messes, they’ll also get plenty of playtime, good walks, back scratches and belly rubs. I’m here to become a friend for your fur baby and provide them with a relaxing and fun time whenever you’re away from home. I live in a very dog-friendly neighborhood in a single-family home and have a large, fenced backyard for your dog to explore around and enjoy during the day. There are also great walking trails nearby with beautiful views of the Potomac River. I have two cats and a 2-year-old daughter at home with me all day, so your pup must be good with animals and kids if you're interested in my doggy day care services. I want to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone who stays in my home. I also have two sons (4 and 6 years old) who love dogs and come home from school after 4 pm each day.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Information Lori O. would like to know about your pet

Any and all information about your pet’s needs and temperament will be beneficial for me to properly care for and build a friendship with your loved one. Meet and greets are the best way to get to know each other and your pet before the first visit.

A typical day

Depending on your dog's personality and requirements, we can do play time in your backyard, casual walks around the neighborhood or stimulating exercise on a walking trail. And whether your cat is shy and just wants basic needs met, or wants lots of extra love and attention, I'm more than happy to accommodate in any way that makes them comfortable and satisfied while respecting their space and respecting your home. I will also send plenty of photos to give you peace of mind! If your dog stays with me during the day, they will have supervised access inside my home and outside in my secure backyard. For more exercise, we can go for walks around the neighborhood or along the scenic walking trails nearby.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$15per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$40per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$16per walk

Lori can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Lori can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I’m a stay-at-home mom with a flexible schedule, with the most availability between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm each weekday. Since I’m home the majority of the day, I can spend as much time with your pet as needed! I also have some flexibility regarding weekends and holidays with enough advanced notice.

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Calendar last updated 17 hours ago
Lori can host up to 1 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Lori O.

Communication

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

Skills

8 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

As a pet parent myself, I understand that your pet’s wellbeing is what’s most important. I’m a reliable caretaker and I’ll always look after them as if they were my own. Besides providing fresh food and water, and cleaning litter boxes and other pet messes, they’ll also get plenty of playtime, good walks, back scratches and belly rubs. I’m here to become a friend for your fur baby and provide them with a relaxing and fun time whenever you’re away from home. I live in a very dog-friendly neighborhood in a single-family home and have a large, fenced backyard for your dog to explore around and enjoy during the day. There are also great walking trails nearby with beautiful views of the Potomac River. I have two cats and a 2-year-old daughter at home with me all day, so your pup must be good with animals and kids if you're interested in my doggy day care services. I want to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone who stays in my home. I also have two sons (4 and 6 years old) who love dogs and come home from school after 4 pm each day.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Information Lori O. would like to know about your pet

Any and all information about your pet’s needs and temperament will be beneficial for me to properly care for and build a friendship with your loved one. Meet and greets are the best way to get to know each other and your pet before the first visit.

A typical day

Depending on your dog's personality and requirements, we can do play time in your backyard, casual walks around the neighborhood or stimulating exercise on a walking trail. And whether your cat is shy and just wants basic needs met, or wants lots of extra love and attention, I'm more than happy to accommodate in any way that makes them comfortable and satisfied while respecting their space and respecting your home. I will also send plenty of photos to give you peace of mind! If your dog stays with me during the day, they will have supervised access inside my home and outside in my secure backyard. For more exercise, we can go for walks around the neighborhood or along the scenic walking trails nearby.

Location

Alexandria, VA

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Lori O.

Alexandria, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews