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Cara S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Cara S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$70 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Salty Paws Retreat by the Beach!

My family has had at least two dogs to love on at any given time for long as I can remember. Growing up with dogs like that truly opens your heart to see just how much they’re a part of the family! There will be two of us here to make your pup feel comfortable in their home away from home. Added bonus, one of us will always be home with them to walk, play and get out to adventure around. We love getting out for frequent walks and a few rounds of fetch at the park down the street. We’ve had experience with older dogs, those requiring medication (orally and via injection), and even deaf/blind pups that need extra support. We love all pups equally.

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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28 ratings
Mackenie P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 30, 2026

Cara is the best!!!! Our pups love getting to stay with her, and we love getting to see all the pictures she sends while we’re away! We are so thankful to have a puppy-sitter who we trust so much, and that the dogs love just as much!

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J D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 22, 2026

I felt my dog was in loving hands the whole time! Loved the great communication and photo updates!

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Mackenie P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 19, 2025

Cara is amazing & Noodle always has the best time with her sweet pup Bentley!!! Makes it a little easier leaving town knowing Noodle is in such good hands— I couldn’t recommend them enough!

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Rick D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 26, 2025

Cara did a great job with our dog Ellie! Ellie was happy and well cared for.

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Mackenie P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 04, 2025

Cara was amazing with my dog Noodle!!! They sent so many pictures and videos throughout her stay & I could tell Noodle was having the time of her time of life! Their sweet puppy Bentley was also amazing and I was so glad Noodle had a friend to play with while I was away! I will 100% be booking with Cara again!

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Susan H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 24, 2025

We are from out of town and were in need of a last minute dog daycare service and Cara was able to fit us into her schedule. She and her son took good care of Lucy and I will definitely rebook with her again if needed before we leave town!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work from home and take frequent breaks to snuggle and walk with our family dog. Happy to do the same with your fur baby as well!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We live in a safe, gated community with lots of pet owners around looking out for one another. We have a fenced in area to bask in the sun, screen doors to ensure pets are kept in safely, always enforce leash wearing.

Pets

A typical day

We live just off PCH and enjoy long beach walks along the boardwalk or over to local parks, playing fetch, and visiting the HB dog beach.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Cara can host up to 1 pet per night
Do they get along well with other dogs? How are they with children (11 yr old)? Are they crate trained/can you bring their crate? Do they bark excessively? Any special needs or meds required? Do they enjoy car rides?
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.