Lorinda T.
Lorinda T.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Patient & Knowledgeable Caregiver
I am patient and genuine, as well as experienced with animal behavior. I will get to know your pet as an individual, and do my part to ensure they are safe, happy, healthy, and to respect their needs. I have lived with dogs and cats since I was born, and I have been caring for pets professionally over a combined 20 years. Building a relationship on trust is key when it comes to animals and people. I have been responsible for providing loving care for animals since I was old enough—including dogs, cats, bunnies, horses and more. With all animals my training/handling style uses positive reinforcement and I am typically very calm because I tend to address situations from the animal's point of view while holding the role of a regulated and protective caregiver. I am hygienic between visits, washing/sanitizing my hands between handling animals. I am very respectful of your home and privacy and will act with the utmost discretion. I will communicate clearly about my coming and going. Each visit will include detailed photos, videos, and an easy-to-read text summary of the visit that documents everything so you can have peace of mind. I am happy to follow your detailed instructions, and happy to make changes as you ask me to! My Personal History with Animals: -When it comes to dogs, I have had family pets for the entirety of their lifespans: Poodles of all sizes toy to standard, Dachshunds, Pugs, Dobermans, and German shepherds. My first dog was an apricot miniature poodle named Cinnamon, and we grew up together. -In high school and early college, I worked as a groom for a respected New Mexico horse trainer for three years. There, I learned how to gentle and train horses through natural horsemanship methods. It was clients at the barn who first began hiring me for house & pet sitting. -I currently have two fur babies — my beloved indoor cats, Polka Dot and Gypsum, who I enjoy training for fun. Since I adopted these sisters in July of 2024, I have loved putting my professional research skills to use to educate myself about how to give felines the best quality of life possible; I am an avid follower of cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy and also Cat School (YouTube), and often love to read books or watch videos about cat behavior, care, and positive reinforcement training techniques. -My black-and-white house bunny, Pixel, lived a very happy life for nearly a decade and I learned so much from her!
Cat care experience
Lorinda also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
How can I support you? — Full List of Offerings: *Drop-In Visits (30–60 mins; see pricing): During each visit, I will greet your pet according to their comfort level, provide enrichment/activity appropriate for their needs, as well as feedings as scheduled, photos/video, and any other care that we have discussed. *Daytime Care in Your Home: If you are in need of day-time housesitting only (without the overnights), I’d love to help. This will consist of: -Me staying with your pet in YOUR home for a total of 4-6 hours/day between the hours of 10a–8p (or as agreed). Pricing is $103/day (non-holiday). -{*Since Rover does not list this as a service, please send a request with the details and I will get back to your with an adjusted price). *Overnight Housesitting [Currently on hiatus]: A 24-hour time frame that includes an overnight stay of 10-12 hours. *Continuous Care in Your Home: If your pet needs continuous care without the pet sitter coming and going, I'm happy to provide this service at the Hourly Drop-In rate. (*Please note that I have priced my services at the rate I feel comfortable providing care; tipping is fully optional. Thank you for booking!)
Ratings and reviews
Lorinda is amazing & truly a life saver. She is so lovely with the cats, clear and timely communicator, went above and beyond on making sure everything was taken care of and spent extra time playing with and making sure our cats were well loved. We are so grateful!
Lorinda is so fantastic! After my last sitter moved, I was hesitant about trying anyone new, but within a single visit, Lorinda eased all my anxieties about leaving my baby for a week. She’s thorough, communicative, and genuinely cares and my little girl Pixee 🤍 I couldn’t ask for a better sitter for her, and I could tell from day 1 that Pixee loved her! Very happy that we found Lorinda and will be having her back :)
Can’t recommend Lorinda enough! Truly the best 🐈⬛ 🐈 ❤️
Always amazing!!
Lorinda has cared for our cat many times. She is amazing! Handled his medications, great communicator, trustworthy. Transported him in her car. Very kind and warm.
Lorinda went above and beyond and was so great with our 2 cats! Her detailed reports, photos, videos and attention to detail were so appreciated. Will definitely book again!
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Schedule
I have a flexible schedule most days between the hours of 10a-9p. I have a reputation for being kind, respectful, and dependable. I am an artist (writer) and educator with a passion for mindfulness, somatics, and personal growth. Caring for animals gets me away from the computer and allows me to get to know these amazing creatures in the world! When providing care in your home, I adjust my schedule as agreed to accommodate your pet's routine. I will be sure to let you know at the time of the booking request if there are any known scheduling conflicts and to follow your instructions with how to adjust the routine. I'd be happy to accommodate your requests based on your pet's needs!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsLorinda can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know in advance if your pet has any health issues or special needs. I'm happy to accommodate them within my visit as appropriate, and to keep in communication with you!
Prices include all fees.