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Cara R.

4.3 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Cara R.

4.3 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $12 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
12 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Animal Lover Here to Help

I love all animals, and especially enjoy meeting new dogs! At home, I have two senior cats as well as a bunny, and get a lot of joy from spending time with them. Over the years I've lived with dogs, which has given me great dog-sitting, walking and training experience. Since losing my beloved family dog, I look forward to having more time with dogs again!

Cat care experience

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Loving Cat Lady

Cara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I approach all creatures with a calm demeanor and treat them as if they are my own! I believe that trust is built over time, and that our animals deserve love and respect. Like humans, every animal is unique in their preferences and personalities, and I embrace learning about pets in this way during every interaction.

Ratings and reviews

4.3
stars
3 ratings
Anna B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 08, 2026

Cara is so consistent and I trust her with my dog Kenny completely! Sometimes I forget to book things and she gives the kindest reminders. Very thankful for you Cara!

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Anna B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 08, 2025

Cara is such a great caregiver! She communicates well and always shows up on time for walks. Cara gives regular updates and takes cute photos too so you can feel at ease when away from your pet. THANKS CARA!

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kristina C.
Jul 27, 2025

I can’t recommend Cara enough as a pet sitter and dog walker! She is incredibly reliable, attentive, and wonderful with animals of all kinds. My cats absolutely adore her—she’s one of the few people they’ll actually come out to greet. I always feel at ease knowing Cara is looking after them. She’s thoughtful about their routines, quick to notice if something seems off, and never fails to give them lots of love and attention. If you’re looking for someone you can truly trust with your pets, Cara is the one!

Alysia M.
Jun 30, 2025

Cara has dogsit our pup Morris on many occasions. I never need to worry about telling her if the cement is too hot to walk him, or how to navigate other dogs on his walks, and she is patient with his obsessive personality (aka he follows her everywhere). I always feel at peace leaving Morris with Cara because I trust that she will always take such considerate care of him.

Anthony R.
Jun 28, 2025

Cara has watched my cat on numerous occasions and has done a great job. My cat seems much happier when Cara is the caretaker and it takes some of the stress away from traveling, knowing my girl Noli is being well taken care of.

Cassie R.
Jun 19, 2025

Cara is especially great when it comes to caring for animals. I can say this first-handedly from my experience with her caring for my dog, Bella. Bella is not just a pet, she is part of our family. For this reason, we will not leave her with just anyone. Bella is very energetic and Cara does a great job managing her excitable and spunky demeanor. Cara and Bella have enjoyed many walks together on both bike paths and through trails, and I anticipate many walks to come in the future. I highly recommend you contact Cara for your dog walking needs!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have a very flexible schedule, and am typically available for early mornings and evenings with no issue. I am also available most weekends and am happy to schedule in advance.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Cara can host up to 1 drop-in per day
I'm a big believer in positive reinforcement, and would like to know if you approve of treat-training or prefer verbal affirmations. All likes/dislikes and preferences are wanted and welcome!
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.