​Lori grew up in the Maritimes, Canada, where storytelling, imagination, and a deep love of animals shaped her early years. She later moved to Ottawa, embracing city life while building a diverse career that included working at Bell Canada and later as a personal bra fitter at Sears—roles that sharpened her people skills, empathy, and attention to detail.

After retiring, Lori turned her lifelong love of cats into a thriving business, Your Purrfect Kitty Sitter, earning the trust of pet owners who wanted thoughtful, dependable care for their feline companions.
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Today, Lori (Purrington) brings those experiences together as a children’s book author with The Purrfect Adventures of Kitty Sitter Lori and the Cat Pack, a heartwarming series inspired by real cats, real care, and real-life adventure. Her books are distributed worldwide on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Google Books.