Hi! I'm Laura, I'm a mature student studying for a PhD, so I'm very flexible and happy to accomodate any last-minute requests for pet-sitting. My previous career was in the Civil Service so I'm also police-checked (through Disclosure Scotland).
I've always had cats and dogs in my life ever since childhood so have experience with lots of different pet-personalities, (not to mention the hamsters, mice, stick insects...) My current pet, Teddy, was a rescue cat I adopted while living in France who has now settled into Edinburgh life. I've used some great sitters for him when I've needed to go away and I know how important it is to have a trusted, reliable sitter. I've only recently started my 'official' pet-sitting service but I already have quite a few satisfied customers in the neighbourhood.
I tailor my care to your pets' needs, whether they like lots of play and cuddles or prefer their own space. Typically, my home visits for cats (or other small animals) are 30-40 minutes long and my dog walks are a similar length. I'm happy to discuss longer dog walks or longer house visits - these could be suitable for dogs too, if your pup needs company while you're out. I can also water plants :)
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like to chat about your pet care needs. I'd love to meet you and your pet(s) and see how I can help.
Note that my listed prices are for clients in my neighbourhood (up to 1.5 miles from EH6 4TE, using Google Maps walking directions). I'm happy to consider jobs further away but I may need to charge a little extra to cover travel. Bookings over the Christmas and New Year period may also be a charged a little extra. Feel free to contact me to discuss.
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone
Laura has now looked after my 2 cats for me several times (repeat customer) when I’ve been away. At least once, very kindly at quite short notice! Very easy to deal with, the cats immediately took to her, I felt totally happy leaving her to it even on the first booking. Whilst I was away, she sent me photos and short reports on them, and I came back to clearly content cats. Really recommend Laura.
Laura has taking care of my cats for two weeks and I couldn't have wished for a better pet sitter ☺️
She has been lovely and caring with the cats, and she has always managed to get Magot eat her food, that can be quite a challenge!
Moreover, Laura has kept me updated the whole time, sending me lots of cute pictures of the cats.
I will definitely book with her again!
#Thank you so much Laura for taking care so well of my babies 😻