Laura's House & Pet Sitting

10/06/2024

During the last month I've had a couple of stays with Arthur the Border Collie and Sunny the Kelpie in beautiful McLaren Vale. Arthur would happily play fetch all day with anything he can find - on our first meeting it was a lemon! With Arthur preferring the outdoors, Sunny definitely loves the comfort inside. Pats and cuddes are Sunny's favourite things and she'll tell you all about it if they're over before she says so. With a couple more stays booked later in the year, I love that I'll be hanging out with these two again 🐕 🐕

13/05/2024

Recently had another stay with the handsome Archie! It's so nice when I'm remembered - Archie greeted me with a shoe right away. Such a sweet boy who loves some cuddles and some fetch. He was never more proud of himself than when he stole my socks and it will always make me laugh! 🐶

08/01/2024

I was so happy to have a second stay with Darcy, Winnie and Molly. They remembered me from last time so I had a warm welcome. Darcy took a little time to warm up to me on my first visit but this time we were like best friends. The three follow me everywhere and even stand guard when I went to the bathroom. Always making me laugh and smile, I love that I've been able to bond with these beautiful pets 🐶🐶🐈

08/01/2024

Hi everyone! I've been incredibly slack with my social media so I do apologise. Expect lots of photos of adorable pets in the next couple of weeks!

I've already booked in a lot of housesitting for this year which is incredible. If anyone is yet to leave a review, I'd really appreciate you doing so. Make sure it's set to public so I'll be able to view it on this page.

As always, thankyou so much for everyone's recommendations and support. You help me and my business so much and it feels amazing to hear the positive comments. 🐶🐱🐹🐸🐥

31/08/2023

Announcing DOGGIE DOUGHNUTS, now at Krispy Kreme SA for a limited time! 🐶🍩 Visit any Krispy Kreme SA store for these pawsitively re-bark-able treats.

23/08/2023

I had a weekend housesit with Indie, Ruby and Halo in Port Willunga. This trio gave me so many laughs and smiles. Indie is such a character and would always let me know when she wanted some attention - especially if I was playing with Halo. Even with arthritis, Ruby became my little shadow and followed me wherever I went. Good girl Halo loved going outside for some fetch and would always bring me a toy. I'd have no hesitation in looking after these girls again and I hope to see them in the future 🐶🐶🐶

10/08/2023

It's Spoil your Dog Day - as if we need a reason 😉

06/08/2023

I was lucky enough to spend a week looking after Axel and Milo. Both incredibly friendly and cuddly. Axel loved holding paws - sometimes even needing to give me a front and back paw at the same time. Milo never failed to tell me when he wanted something even if it was 5am. After a few nights Axel would actually snuggle into me and half sleep on me when it was bedtime. It makes me so happy to have special moments with the pets I look after and these two were absolutely beautiful.

09/07/2023

Can everyone please do this with their dog 😊😊

02/07/2023

Finally had another stay with Molly and Elvis! These two beautiful Collies love sleeping and they love pats. Molly told me exactly when she wanted breakfast - 5am! Then all of us went back to sleeping on the bed. They'll give such polite nudges when they'd like some attention and I cannot deny them an extra head pat. If everything goes to plan I'll see them again later in the year 🐶🐶

27/06/2023

I made the top 5!! This feels absolutely amazing. Thankyou so much to everyone who voted for me. I love what I do and I appreciate everyone who hires me. This confirms to me that I'm on the right path but I can always improve. Thankyou ❤️

26/06/2023

I've lost count how many times I've been able to stay with these boys now. Unfortunately Jamilla the cat is no longer with us but I will always remember her. Especially her sass when she wanted me to sit down so she could sleep in my lap - just the sweetest girl. During my most recent visit I got more cuddles than ever before - both boys actually slept on me at one point. I love and appreciate that I get to come up here as much as I do. Oh, and I also get to look after Bubbles the fish now, too! 🐶🐶🐱🐠

16/06/2023

My heart is full because I've been nominated in this list! Thankyou to everyone who put my name forward and thankyou for any votes 🐶🐱🐰🐹🐔

They’re our furry four-legged soulmates, but we can’t take them everywhere we’re going.

12/06/2023

Roughly a year inbetween visits and I was back looking after Roxy and Winston. Unfortunately Roxy suffers with arthritis but I was surprised with how well she handled it and always seemed to be in a good mood. Except maybe when she'd wake me up at 5am! They look at you with their big eyes and you can't not want to give them all the pats they want. Winston's snoring would always make me giggle and I love looking after these two 🐶🐶

23/05/2023

Hi everyone,

I've had my business for over a year now and I'd like to thank everyone again for their ongoing support. I love meeting, walking and looking after all the pets and I'm very lucky to do what I do.

This is my full-time job and after the first year I've needed to reevaluate my pricing. This isn't something I want to do but I hope everyone understands. I will message all my current clients personally and if I've already quoted you a price for housesitting that price will stand.

As of July 1st 2023 my prices will be:

30 min walk/visit - $20 + $10 per extra dog
1 hour walk/visit - $30 + $10 per extra dog
2 daily visits - $50
Overnight housesitting per night - $60

Any questions or queries, please send me a message. I'm not wanting to upset anyone and again, I hope you can understand. 🐶🐱🐰🐹🐔🐸

16/05/2023

I spent a week and a half pet sitting Archie in Port Noarlunga. Archie loved to greet me with a shoe, which felt very special. A big fan of fetch but if the ball was too far away then one of my socks would take its place. Archie is such an adorable boy who was always making me smile and there for endless cuddles. Hopefully I'll look after him again 🐶

10/04/2023

I've known Millie and Maisie for while from taking them on walks but I recently looked after them while their Mum and Dad went on holiday. The greeting I get everytime I get to the house gives me the biggest smile. Two girls who adore people and I feel so special to be someone they're so happy to see. I'm sure Millie thinks I belong to her, never hesitating to jump on me or steal my shoes, socks or shorts - all found on the back lawn at some point. Maisie is so polite and actually asks for permission to jump on the bed. The more "quiet" of the two and so sweetly comes up for pats and cuddles. The most beautiful of souls and I can't say enough good things about them 🐶🐶

27/03/2023

Earlier this month I stayed with Betty and Daisy. They weren't too sure about me being there without mum and dad but I gave them space and some treats and I was accepted. Every day we made positive progress and by my final night we were all having cuddles. Daisy was a very adorable, unsubtle shoe thief. Betty would sit as close as possible, give me her paw and try really hard to understand everything I said with head tilts. Such beautiful girls, I hope we'll meet again 🐶🐶

05/03/2023

I had nearly a week pet sitting Beau and Mishka. I take Beau for a walk every week so it was lovely to spend more time with him. Both could be quite talkative - I could have a howling conversation with Mishka. Lucky I have two hands because you cannot pat one without patting the other. Beau loudly asks for attention, Mishka will ask more quietly. They're both absolutely gorgeous and brought me so many smiles 🐶🐶

26/02/2023

I had a week of morning visits to see Scotty while his Mum was away. A little shy at first but he became so affectionate - so many face nuzzles that melted my heart. Another pet who learned to trust me and show his sweet, cheeky self. I may be looking after Scotty again later in the year but I've been told I can visit anytime. And I will! 🐈‍⬛

22/02/2023

Had a couple of short stays with Hugo and Frankie in the last few weeks. You couldn't find more affectionate dogs. We were immediately best friends and we had endless pats and cuddles. They both seemed so happy with me being there and that means the world. Happy to hang out with these two anytime! 🐶🐶

13/02/2023

I spent some time in McLaren Vale looking after Molly, Darcy and Winnie. Instant love and cuddles from Molly, she made me feel insantly welcome. Darcy wasn't sure about me at first but seeing him learn to trust me and know he was safe to be his playful self was so beautiful. I was pleasantly surprised at how often I saw Winnie. She'd follow me and the dogs at playtime and decided to sleep on the bed with me. I had such a lovely stay and I hope they need my services again 😊😊

17/01/2023

I was Jasper's housemate for an entire month - my longest pet sit yet! Jasper is one playful pup with a few quirks 😋 He'd always let me know if a car was driving past. Playtime was always high energy and sometimes carrying around one toy just wasn't enough - so the clever boy would pick up two. We became best friends quite quickly and it feels strange to not be seeing him every day now. Always with me no matter what I was doing. I'm happy I got to stay with him and I'm thankful for the bond we now share. We must have regular visits so we don't miss each other too much! 🐶

31/12/2022

2022 is the year I changed my life. Deciding to start this business is the best thing I could've done. I want to thank everyone for their incredible support - friends, family and even people who don't even know me! A special thankyou to all my clients. It means the world that you trust me with your pets and they really make my day. It's been overwhelming to see the beautiful reviews, the recommendations and friendly comments. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year, look after your pets tonight and cheers to a bigger and better 2023! 🐶🐱🐔🐢🐰🐹🐭

12/12/2022

Last month I was petting sitting Willow, Penny and Stella. Two of the most loveable dogs you could ever meet. They wanted to be with me all the time and would shower me constantly with kisses. Willow would have a good chat to me if I wasn't picking her toy up for fetch quick enough. I didn't expect to see Stella much but she decided I was okay and would come over for cuddles and sleep on the bed with all of us. This was also my first time looking after turtles! I wasn't there long but I would be so happy to go back 🐶🐶🐱🐢

16/11/2022

Over the weekend I stayed with Molly and Elvis in Old Noarlunga. Two of the most lovable dogs who would be happy with pats and cuddles all day. No alarm clock needed - I would be told when it was time for breakfast. We had a very cozy time and I'd love to come back 😊

10/11/2022

I spent nearly a week looking after Rex in McLaren Flat. This guy is such a character! Morning zoomies, going to bed zoomies, random daytime zoomies. He was my little follower, letting me know when he wanted something with a little pat of his paw. We became buddies nearly straight away and I hope I can dogsit him again 🐶

27/10/2022

I spent a week looking after Marshall and Molly - two absolute sweethearts. I was used to Marshall's high energy from walking him every week but I hadn't seen his quiet, cuddly side until now. He would look at me and see into my soul, I swear. Molly is a gorgeous, mature girl, always happy to have a pat. They both wanted to be with me all the time, followed me around everywhere and loved sleeping on the bed with me. Hopefully I'll be back here again sometime 🐶🐶

10/10/2022

Been a long time between posts but i've been busy busy busy! I had daily visits with this bunch for a little over a week. So many hugs and kisses from the little dogs Boris, Jackson and Betty every day. It was lovely seeing all the birds and even the chickens liked me by the end of my time there. I'll be seeing everyone again later in the year 🐶🐔🐦

06/09/2022

As I'm getting a lot of enquires (which is amazing) I thought I'd let everyone know that I'm already heavily booked over Christmas and early January for house sitting and visits. I very much appreciate everyone who would like me to look after their pets and I hope I can help you out another time 🐶🐱🐰🐹🐭