Meet The Sitters
Laura Beattie
Owner / Pet Sitter
I have had animals all of my life, from the usual dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs and fish to the not so usual ducks, turtles, frogs, snakes. I currently have 6 inside cats and I take care of 5 outside cats whose owners left behind. As a kid, I got to know our local vet quite well as I was the one always bringing hurt animals of every type to him & then I’d spend weeks nursing them to health. I have been taking care of friends and family’s pets for over 30 years. While I was in College, I was trained by a Vet as a Vet Tech when I worked in her clinic/kennel, however, I’m not a certified Vet Tech. I have been a certified Pet Tech instructor for Pet CPR & First Aid since 2013.
I decided to start a pet sitting business not only because I love animals, but because I wanted to provide the kind of excellent pet care that I wanted to receive as a pet owner. It would be my absolute joy & pleasure to make certain that your beloved pets are given lots of love and attention while you are away.
Laura covers Sanford and Lake Mary and backs up all locations.
Alison Cooper
Pet sitter
I’m Alison and I’m a lifelong animal lover. As a kid, I owned fish and birds and started to pet sit for neighbors to get the chance to spend time with dogs. I was finally able to get my own dog, a Cocker Spaniel named Einstein, in high school. As an adult, I’ve been a dog (Cicely/Australian Shepard & Ellie Bean/Border Collie) and cat (Roxanne/Tabby) owner. Currently, I have an 11 year old Malinois named Cosmo. I love the opportunity to get to know every animal I can and to learn from you what they need to feel healthy, secure, and happy.
Aliston covers Deltona, Debary, Sanford.
Allison Reese
Pet sitter
My name is Allison, or just Alli! I’m a lifelong Central Floridian with a love for animals. Ever since my childhood and the litters of kittens we kept in our backyard and dogs that we had, pets of all shapes and sizes, have always held a special place in my heart. I’m a recent graduate from UCF with no animals of my own, which makes me all the more excited to get to interact with yours!
Robyn covers Orange City, Debary, Deltona.
Axtiley Estramara
Pet sitter
Bio coming soon
Bonnie Ulmer
Pet sitter
I have a lifelong love for animals where I grew up surrounded by dogs, cats, guinea pigs, birds, fish, and even a turtle that lived with us for over 30 years. Currently, my home is graced by the presence of Harlen, my energetic Great Dane, who loves to play with her furry friends.
Beyond the joy of caring for my own pets, I extend my love and commitment to animals by volunteering at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. As a bark buddy I walk and play with the dogs and participate in adoption events.
For me, pets are family, and each one deserves to be treated with love and respect. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing environment for every animal I encounter, ensuring they feel secure and cherished.
If you’re seeking someone who treats your pets as their own, look no further. I am here to ensure your pets receive the love, attention, and care they deserve, making each encounter a positive and enriching experience for them.
Bonnie covers Sanford and Lake Mary.
Christy Judy
Pet sitter
Bio coming soon
Connie Zell
Pet sitter
Bio coming soon
Conor Millar
Pet sitter
Bio coming soon
Dee Larson
Pet sitter
Bio coming soon
Denise Mihaucich
Pet sitter
Bio coming soon
Evna Ferreira
Pet sitter, Oviedo
Bio coming soon
Doreen Herring
Pet sitter
My name’s Doreen and I LOVE animals! Being born on a farm in Indiana and raised in the country in Geneva, FL, I have owned dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, a pony and even a cow and two pigs over the years. My pigs actually thought that they were dogs because they ran around with our dogs and would greet us when we come home just like our dogs! I currently have 8 fur kids in my home along with some feral kitties and Sharkie the fish, that allow me to live inside as long as I feed them and supply them with lots of LOVE, FOOD, TOYS AND TREATS!, LOL.
My mom and sister taught me at an early age about being kind to animals and I have carried that with me always. Luckily for me my parents were also huge animal lovers because I was always bringing home a stray that was in need of love and care. My sister taught me how to train dogs (which I don’t really practice since my babies seem to have ME trained instead. But that is ok because they have me trained quite well to jump at their every bark. I am a very proud Foster Mom for Dachshund Adoption Rescue & Education (DARE) and have been able to help in finding many abused or abandoned doxies loving forever homes. I have been pet sitting professionally since 2007 but have cared for the pets of friends and family close to 30 years. I also have experience as a Property & Casualty Insurance Agent and Bookkeeping. When by beloved Dachshund mix got cancer and started having seizures I changed jobs so that I could take him to work with me.
My vet fondly refers to me as a “very observant neurotic nut” because I keep such a very close eye on my pets and any other animal that is in my care for any change in their behavior that may signal something that needs medical attention. I also like to keep my clients updated on any minor issues that I notice “just in case” they may need to be monitored. I am not a vet nor have I ever worked for one, but my years of experience with my own animals have taught me that each one is different and they have their own personality so if they are not “themselves” I would rather err on the side of caution when it comes to their well being. I believe that you can learn a lot from animals if you take the time to understand their language. Because of that I was able to extend Bandit’s life for almost a year longer than my vet expected.
I take my responsibilities as a Pet Sitter very seriously and promise to care for each and every pet as if they are one of my own!
Doreen does midday dog walks in the Sanford, Lake Mary and Longwood areas.
Garrett Tidwell
Pet sitter
Bio coming soon
Gloria Jenrette
Pet sitter
My name is Gloria Jenrette. I have been a professional pet sitter for a couple years now, but my dedication and love for all creatures has been life-long.
After retiring from a career in the mortgage industry, I decided to pursue my true calling, looking after and taking care of animals.
My husband, a retired police officer, shares the same love for animals. We have 5 dogs, 5 cats, and 2 horses.
I’m also actively involved in the rescuing of strays in Venezuela.
Covers Winter Springs, Oviedo, Casselberry, Winter Park.
Jessica Riggs
Pet sitter
My name is Jessica Riggs and throughout my life I’ve had cats, dogs, bunnies, fresh and salt water fish. I currently have a west highland terrier named Loki who thinks he’s FBI hunting all of God’s creatures in our backyard. I also have a big black cat that looks like a panther, named Ash who’s like a baby but he’s our little sweet pea!
I started working with Laura the Pet Nanny shortly after I retired from working for the state of Florida after 25 years. Most of my free time is spent with my young teenage daughter and husband.
Working with Laura the Pet Nanny has been fun and exciting yet very professional; I’m truly blessed to be given this opportunity to love and cuddle these pets as if they’re my own.
Jessica covers Lake Mary and Sanford.
Jodi Crilly
Pet sitter
My name is Jodi Crilly. I’ve lived in Seminole County for about 25 years now. Back when I was a toddler growing up in Honolulu, there were no leash laws, so I would bring “poi” dogs (mixed breed, usually stray) into our house to play. My parents knew from that point on that having pets was a must for me because of my love for animals. And we did. We had the usual pets: dogs, cats, birds, fish, hamsters, and the like. I also had pet ducks, raised frogs from tadpoles, and rescued a few turtles.
Later, I decided on a career in the airline/travel industry but my passion for animals never diminished. I would take care of my friends’ pets when they were away and over the years, it developed into something more. Now I’m 17 years into it and still loving the pet-sitting business. In those 17+ years, I’ve taken care of a variety of dog and cat breeds mostly, and an occasional rabbit or exotic pet. I feel I have a connection with all of them and those bonds are so sweet. It’s like being the grandma who comes to watch the grandkids and spoils them for a little bit before having to give them back to their parents. So I guess you could say that my pet friends have now become my family.
Gloria covers Altamonte Springs, Apopka and parts of Longwood.
Julya Atilgan
Pet sitter
Hi there! I am Julya, a lifelong animal lover and proud cat mom to two very spoiled felines, Macy and Archie. With over 10 years of pet care experience, I have turned my passion for animals into a trusted pet sitting company, Laura the Pet Nanny, that treats every per like family.
Whether it’s a shy kitty, or a senior pet needing extra TLC, I bring patience, understanding, and lots of love to every visit. I specialize in cat care, but I am experienced with a variety of pets and their unique personalities. As a pet mom myself, I know how important it is to have someone you can rely on to care for your furry family while you’re away.
Let’s make sure your pets are happy, safe, and stress-free while you’re away!
Justin Richards
Pet sitter
Bio coming soon
Katie Koch
Pet sitter
Bio coming soon
Katrina LoCoco
Pet sitter
My name is Katrina, but most people call me Kat! I recently moved to the Sanford area and I’m absolutely loving how pet friendly this town is! I’ve met so many new furry friends!
I’ve always wanted to surround myself with animals; from having a house full of pets, to just leisurely walking around the zoo. I’m that person who goes to a friend’s house and ends up paying more attention to their dog!
I have experience with dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rats, snakes, turtles, iguanas, hermit crabs, frogs, sugar gliders, lizards, birds & fish… pretty much anyone that needed a home or taken care of.
I love animals, which led me to work at a pet store, until I realized I couldn’t take them all home. So I worked at a Vet clinic. It taught me so much and later helped me with my own senior & seizure prone pets.
I enjoy spending my day meeting new furry friends and loving it!! Pets truly are family and I’m honored to care for yours.
Katrina covers Sanford and Lake Mary.
Kaylee Meikle
Pet sitter
Bio coming soon
Kim Anderson
Pet sitter
Kim covers Altamonte Springs/Maitland/Longwood.
Luisa Pinzon
Pet sitter
Bio coming soon
Michelle Dygon
Pet sitter
I’ve always loved being around animals and had my own pets. I’ve had dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, rabbits, a parrot and even a goat named “Billy”.
Throughout my life, I’ve rescued, fostered, brought home and cared for many stray animals. I’ve also volunteered at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando and Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge.
After retiring from a career in criminal justice, I decided to fulfill my true passion and love for animals. I’ve been a pet sitter for a few years now and enjoy caring for people’s pets. I’m able to provide medications to dogs and cats.
You can feel comfortable knowing that your fur babies are safe and in good hands getting lots of tlc.
Michelle covers Casselberry, Oviedo, Winter Park, Winter Springs and the surrounding areas.
Mikayla Mozo
Pet sitter
Bio coming soon
Nicky Barton
Pet sitter
Nicky covers Lake Mary/Sanford
Olivia Gordon
Pet sitter
Bio coming soon
Robyn Toohey
Pet sitter
Robyn brings unique animal experience to the Laura the Pet nanny team. She has cared for an extensive variety of pets including birds, ferrets, chameleons, and as always, many dogs and cats. She has also watched over many farm animals such as horses, cows, goats, and pigs.
Animals are not only her specialty, but her passion as well. She will take her time with all pets to ensure their comfort and well-being. In turn, she will make a conscious effort to communicate with pet owners to put their minds and hearts at ease while taking time away from their beloved furry family members.
Robyn can often be found out on a shady trail with her three dogs or walking the beach with one of her five children. She also enjoys traveling with her husband and best friend as often as she can!
Robyn covers Debary and Deltona.
Shelby Samaniego
Pet sitter
Bio coming soon
Tami Heliman
Pet sitter
Bio coming soon
Theodora Bounds
Pet sitter
Theodora covers Lake Mary/Sanford.
Victoria Nelson
Pet sitter
Victoria covers Oveiedo.