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Cara P.

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Cara P.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Contact for Doggy Day Care

from $38 per day

Highlights

Enhanced background check
18 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Come stay at Cara’s Critter Care!

🐾 Hi, I’m Cara — the pet-loving professional behind Cara’s Critter Care! Whether you're heading out for a long day or a weekend getaway, I offer: ✅ Daily drop-ins ✅ Walks ✅ Overnight stays at my home — for pets of all kinds Each visit is tailored to your pet’s unique needs, because every critter deserves to feel safe, loved, and happy while you’re away. 🐾 With a background in veterinary care and hands-on experience working with everything from exotic animals to everyday house pets, I bring a knowledgeable, calm, and confident approach to every visit. 🐾 I'm experienced in administering medications; from pills and injections to special feeding routines, so your pet’s health can stay on track even when you're away! From playful pups to cats, birds, reptiles, and small animals, I care for every critter like they’re my own. Reliable, professional, and completely pet-obsessed — I’m here to give you peace of mind and your pets the comfort they deserve. Let’s chat and set up a meet-and-greet. I’d love to care for your crew!

Qualifications

68% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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6 ratings
Allison S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 05, 2022

Cara was great with my special needs hedgehog Ilah who needed daily oral medication as well as with my cat Nancy. She even made us a Christmas ornament from Nancy's paw print. Definitely recommend Cara and will be booking again in the future.

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Robin H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 29, 2021

Cara was awesome taking care of our 3 dogs. Very accommodating and even made Christmas Ornaments for us! We were so surprised upon our return. Will most definitely call and book with her again. Thanks so much Cara for taking care of our fur babies.

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Amalia P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 27, 2021

Ruby had a great time! Lots of individual attention and a safely fenced big yard where she could run around and play. Ruby was happy to see me but whined at leaving her new friends when we drove away. I'll definitely be coming back!

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Lana S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Oct 09, 2021

I absolutely love Cara! She is so sweet to my dog Bailey. I have complete confidence in Bailey’s care when left with Cara. I recommend her 100%!

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Samantha H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 04, 2021

Cara was absolutely wonderful! My puppy, Ozzy, really enjoyed the stay from what I can tell! Cara kept me updated with videos and quick rundowns for each day! Ozzy got to run around

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm a SAHM so I'm available many hours, most days, my children thrive on routine just like your pets! I can accommodate my schedule to match most routines, so if you have special requests, feel free to let me know!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I am a full advocate of safety in homes. I will be very cautious when opening and shutting doors to ensure no pets are able to sneak out, I will make sure to lock all doors at all times as I take home security very seriously.

Pets

A typical day

Living on a farm in Southern Maryland has its perks, one of those perks is plenty of room for playtime with your pups, fetch, naps in the sun, no matter what activities your pet enjoys, my completely fenced in farm can accommodate!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Cara can host up to 3 dogs per day
I am readily available and prepared for anything! If there are any special conditions your pet may struggle with, just let me know ahead of time (a couple hours ahead is fine!) so that I can prepare for them!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.