Lauren B. Pet Care Provider in Pound Ridge, NY 10576

I am a big animal lover and animal rights activist. Growing up, we always had pets including fish, turtles, hamsters and gerbils, ferrets, cats and finally dogs. I am currently the owner of two dogs (although one is my family dog) and primary caretaker of both. My daily responsibilities include feeding, walking and exercising, socializing, playing with, administering medication, bathing, grooming, teeth brushing, snuggling, etc. In my absence, I have also hired a dog walker to visit midday while I am at work. We also frequent the dog park and have doggy playdates. My hound dog is a rescue and after being reunited with her real brother at the dog park we have playdates often.

I discovered my passion for working with and caring for animals while volunteering at dog care and shelter Adopt A Dog, Inc. (they have cats too!) a few summers ago. Animal rescue has a big place in my heart and I try to help out as much as I can. On a recent trip to New Orleans, I made sure to visit the Villalobos Rescue Center (as seen on Animal Planet's hit TV show "Pitbulls and Parolees"). There I was fortunate to have the experience of walking Rhina, a very sweet and gentle pitbull in need of a loving home. (You can see her photo in the pictures section of my bio). I have had three jobs at animal hospitals in Westchester and Fairfield Counties enabling me to work with pets every day.

I am excited to announce I have just enrolled in a Dog Training program and hope to be certified within the next 10-12months. I have worked for multiple families as both dog walker and pet sitter and would be delighted to continue. Pets bring so much joy to a family and all they ask for in return is adequate love and care. I am more than happy to provide more than enough of both.