Laurie

Having traveled a lot for research and writing assignments, I know what it's like to worry about your pets and home while out of town. Luckily, I was always able to find someone trustworthy, allowing me to travel with peace of mind. I want to be that person for you.

I am an avid animal lover who's owned and raised numerous dogs, cats and horses. Over time, I became the go-to person for various neighbors when they traveled and wanted to know that their house and pets would be well cared for while they were away.

I am a writer based in southern California who often works remotely and loves visiting new areas, especially when starting a new project. Now that my own pets have passed on, (after very long and pampered lives), I really enjoy the opportunity to bond with a whole range of animals that I might not otherwise have met.

I have already completed multiple house/pet sitting assignments through this site and am always interested in exploring new situations. I am very kind, attentive and responsive to the needs of your pet residents... and very neat, clean and responsible towards your home. I've owned and/or rented several beautiful houses over the years and will treat yours with the same respect that I treated my own. I am low-key and quiet and other than some local hiking or exploration, will most likely be reading or writing... in essence, I'm a homebody very happy to play fetch with your dog, exercise your horse or stroke your purring cat's ears. As to exotic animals? Tell me what you've got and I'm probably up for the challenge.
In fact, please get in touch and let me know your specific needs and any questions you might have for me. (*I have excellent reference letters & contact numbers in addition to any endorsements listed here... as well as a police background check).