The Paw Sitter

Your dog stays home, while you go roam

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A senior black labrador with a graying muzzle resting calmly on a thick, orthopedic dog bed beside a low coffee table in a tidy living room. Next to the bed, a small, clearly labeled pill organizer and a ceramic water bowl sit on a wooden tray, hinting at attentive medication management without text. Soft, diffused late-afternoon light from a nearby window gently illuminates the lab’s fur, creating a serene glow and minimal shadows. Photographic realism, composed using the rule of thirds, with the dog in sharp focus and the simple, homey background slightly blurred. The atmosphere feels compassionate, professional, and reassuring for pet parents of dogs with special needs.

Services

The Pawsitter – Laura Jean Cote – helps families by offering overnight and extended in-home pet care in the comfort of your pet’s home, while you vacation, travel for work, or need to go away in a pinch or for an emergency. Laura helps families in the Farmington Valley region, providing comfort for your pet and peace of mind for you – walks, feeding, medications, and companionship—your pet’s pupcation.

“I’m with your pet, when you can’t be.”

–Laura, Owner of Laura Jean’s Petcare (a.k.a, “The Pawsitter”)

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An inviting nighttime scene of a medium-sized curly-coated dog curled up at the foot of a neatly made bed with a simple, neutral duvet in a quiet bedroom. A soft-glowing bedside lamp casts a warm pool of light across the room, gently illuminating the dog’s relaxed posture and creating subtle shadows on the hardwood floor. A small open doorway hints at the rest of the home beyond, reinforcing the in-home environment. Photographic realism, eye-level composition with a slightly elevated angle toward the bed, balanced framing and a tranquil, secure mood that suggests overnight supervision and steady companionship while owners are away.

Extended Stays & Single Night Coverage

$70-$90 per night; Extended days based on pet’s needs

Longer coverage – weekends, weeks – includes picture updates

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A tidy kitchen corner in a comfortable home showing a structured feeding routine for a dog. A medium-sized brindle dog patiently sits beside a low, non-slip feeding station with a stainless-steel food bowl being prepared on the counter out of frame, implied by open kibble storage and a measuring scoop placed neatly nearby. Morning light streams through a nearby window, casting soft reflections on the bowl and faint shadows on the tile floor. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated angle with the dog in crisp focus and the surroundings clearly detailed, conveying organized, professional feeding care without clutter or chaos.

Contact Laura

Call 860-595-7633 to check availability for your dog’s next pupcation or belly rub respite! You go. We woof!

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