“We have been fortunate to have Lorrie dog sit for our dog, Quinn, on several occasions. Because Quinn is a special needs dog (he is blind and has mobility and behavioral issues), he requires someone to stay at our home nights and also to administer medicine during the day. Lorrie has cared for Quinn with skill and kindness. Lorrie is a true professional. Her knowledge of behavioral and medical issues which affect dogs is remarkable. She shows true affection and caring for Quinn. Her communication with us while we’re away is super. She sends us updates on Quinn and videos of him. I addition, she has given us many good ideas for keeping Quinn entertained and happy. Knowing that Lorrie is taking such excellent care of Quinn while we’re away gives up the opportunity to relax and enjoy the trip!!” —Anita and Bob Vaughan, Ann Arbor

“Lorrie worked with my doxie, 16 year old Duke, who had an enlarging heart but was in good shape until he injured his rear legs and became mobility limited himself. He was being hospiced at that point so no heroic measures were being considered, only medications and practices that enhanced his comfort. Duke needed to be carried outside at that point to take care of business and we could see that the more he walked the better and less stiff he became so Lorrie worked with him daily and achieved good results. He was always better for having been out to walk and remained in a stable condition far longer than we expected. As Duke became increasingly picky at eating Lorrie was on a mission to entice him to eat daily in order to get meds (pain, heart and G.I.) into him. His appetite was quite variable and her track record of encouraging him to eat and take meds was remarkable. As an end-of-life doula she also worked with our previous vet clinic and the hospice pet home care vet we engaged toward the end. She is very knowledgeable about conditions and medical practices and was able to advise and assist with these. And was also very kind and caring of us when it became apparent that Duke was at his end. It was a rough emotional time for us and Lorrie was diligent about checking in with us even after Duke’s departure because that was also part of Lorrie’s service. There are not enough words of gratitude to adequately express thanks to Lorrie.” —Char Olson, Pinckney

“If we had to define Lorrie Shaw in three words they would be; “Knowledgeable, Professional & Dedicated”. We were impressed with the thoroughness of the initial meeting and interview with Lorrie and her high level of organization to ensure that complete information and history on our pet was being provided. We believe that Lorrie is the perfect person to stay in our home with Rip, our 12-1/2-year-old English Mastiff, and she provides us with peace of mind while we are traveling.  Beyond that, Lorrie has the experience to think ahead and incorporate the “what-if” scenarios into the care of Rip. An example of Lorrie’s connection with Rip was her suggestion to stop by for a visit with Rip prior to our next vacation. Our cleaning person was here when Lorrie visited and later told us how “sweet” Lorrie and Rip interacted, a “True Bond”. It is great for all pet owners that Lorrie is so involved in promoting the pet care industry and continuing to pursue even more knowledge.  We need more people with Lorrie’s skills, and she is working to help make that happen.” —Lisa and Frank Johnson, Pinckney

 “It can be isolating and overwhelming to care for a beloved pet during the last months of their life. Throw in a pandemic, and a health challenge for a (human) family member, and it’s an understatement to say that we were so lucky to have found Lorrie! Lorrie, with her high level of skill/knowledge, kindness, deep love for and connection with animals, and fun sense of humor, walked right along-side us, and helped us navigate that crazy time. We felt strongly supported through the last months of our beloved, almost-16-yr-old dog’s (Trucker Grace) life. With respite visits/encouragement/guidance/suggestions from Lorrie, it felt like we were being kindly and expertly supported through the ups and downs of that time, with Lorrie on one side of us, and our wonderful veterinarian on the other side (and clear, helpful communication between us all). Not only did Lorrie walk right with us through that time, she also stayed a couple steps ahead, anticipating what Trucker Grace and we would need next, thereby making everything much easier. Our dog’s life was full and good, right to the end. She and Lorrie, without a doubt, enjoyed each other, and Lorrie showed us ways to add comfort and ease (and fun!) to Trucker’s days. Lorrie  put emphasis on all the positive things that were truly, right there, but could get over-shadowed by grief or fatigue. Though we miss our “pup” so much, we have deep peace of mind about how her last months unfolded, and we’ll always be grateful to Lorrie; our whole family was helped. We also greatly benefited, after Trucker Grace passed away, from Lorrie’s kindness and support of our grief.” — the Bradley-Schnaidt Family, Ann Arbor

“Lorrie is an incredible asset in navigating any type of pet-care need! Between her empathy, compassion, & confidence, I am sure there is no better choice. I met Lorrie during an especially overwhelming time in my dog’s post-surgical journey. Due to an infection, my dog required daily antibiotic injections with fluid administration. My dog is very sensitive at baseline, & often displays a large pain-reaction to relatively well-tolerated procedures, so the added layer of breaching her trust by poking her daily, in her home, by the person she relies on for safety & comfort, was just too much for both me & her. I was referred to Lorrie by another member of my dog’s care team, & was immediately comforted just from her first email back. Not only was she willing to help provide the needed care, she was kind & professional in her communication. I was especially impressed with Lorrie’s new-client process, & her dedication to becoming acquainted with my dog’s unique personality, needs, & temperament before beginning the treatment process. Lorrie always listened to me, validated my feelings, & looked for my input at every step. She was open to discussing other options & problem-solving alongside me to support the best outcome for my dog.” —Marisa and Maggie, Ann Arbor