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Lara C.

Victoria, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Lara can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I have also been responsible for caring for homes for a similar length of time. I have been employed full-time as a secondary school teacher for over 15 years which is my ongoing gig but during the school year I am available to care for animals before work and after, as well as on weekends. I am quite flexible during the summer for dog walks and pet and house sitting gigs though have some limitations with a few pre-existing commitments. I am very punctual with time management, gentle, warm, soft and highly responsible! I am happy to provide regular updates as per your request!

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Lara C.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

2 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I would need to stay in a client's home for longer pet sitting gigs but can do cat care and dog walking/care with flexibility on weekends and have flexible availability in the summer from July-September for people who are on vacations! From September- June, I am still available to provide care but just not mid day walks for dogs during the week.

Information Lara C. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know ahead of time what special requests are needed and I am happy to accommodate the needs. I am open to all breeds but appreciate you taking the time to provide important instructions, and written communication is always best for me. I prefer 1 dog at a time for now, though am happy to take a home with one dog and a cat, or a home with up to 3-4 cats at a time. I can also pet sit for rabbits, etc!

A typical day

We will have excursions to the park, ocean, forest or lakes. Playing fetch with favourite toys in yard or acceptable areas inside/outside house. As much cuddling as needed!

Location

Victoria, BC

Lara C.'s Neighborhood

Loving and responsible pet lover!

Pet care experience

I ADORE dogs and cats! I am unable to own a pet due to my partner's allergies and our home's pet restrictions but I really miss time with furry creatures. I had pets growing up(cat, dog, rabbit, hamsters, turtles, fish etc) which I was responsible to care for including feeding, cleaning up after and walking. I have also taken care of both cats and dogs for friends and family members for more than a week at a time. Although my profile says 2 years, I have pet sitting experience dating back to 2012 and have had approximately 10 sits with the same 2 households( plus several new sits starting in June 2026). I found it difficult to explain my experience by number of years! I am a person who is highly attuned to the needs of both humans and animals, and very responsive with communication. I have my own vehicle so can take dogs to the park or favourite trail or beach easily. I am very neat and clean and will leave your home in excellent condition! NOTE: re my rates for services include 2 proper walks per day as well as feeding, watering plants. I also require a meet and greet to ensure it is a good fit and prefer to see the home and how things work/ where things are first! Photos are ok if for some reason, a home visit doesn’t work. For extended walks( more than 60 min daily) or more extensive care, rates will be higher once discussed and can also We can discuss this during the meet and greet. I am also able to temporarily offer these competitive rates temporarily as I build my clientele. A glowing review is worth a lot! Please note that as of Sept 8th: my availability for potty breaks for dogs will be 8-8.5 hours from Monday- Thursday because of my full time work hours. Fri- Sundays and holiday/ long weekends are a lot more flexible for more frequent potty breaks.

Reviews

Kathleen C.
House Sitting • Jul 27, 2026
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Lara is an unbelievably kind and wonderfully responsible dog/housesitter. She treated our pup like her own and we can not recommend her highly enough!

Melanie O.
Jul 24, 2026

Lara looked after my pets (two dogs and three cats) as if they were her own! The dogs had been walked and exercised daily, the house was immaculate and it was pretty obvious that my pet family had established a lovely bond with Lara! I highly recommend Lara as a dependable and honest pet lover who will make sure your pets are safe, cared for and happy while you are away.

Amber A.
Jul 14, 2026

It was a huge relief to have Lara looking after our dog and home while we were away on holidays. We knew our dog was in great hands with Lara. She went above and beyond and sent us adorable photos of our dog while we were away. I will definitely recommend Lara to my friends and would be grateful to have her look after our family dog and home in the future.

Kristia D.
Jun 19, 2026

I am so happy that Lara is once again offering her services as a pet sitter extraordinaire! It’s clear that Lara truly loves pets, but beyond that, she is competent, responsible, helpful, a great communicator and just really, really easy to give instructions to. Lara has a positive, sunny spirit and is a joy to be around. Your pets will adore her! You couldn’t ask for a more kind and caring companion for your fuzzy loves.

About Lara C.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

2 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I would need to stay in a client's home for longer pet sitting gigs but can do cat care and dog walking/care with flexibility on weekends and have flexible availability in the summer from July-September for people who are on vacations! From September- June, I am still available to provide care but just not mid day walks for dogs during the week.

Information Lara C. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know ahead of time what special requests are needed and I am happy to accommodate the needs. I am open to all breeds but appreciate you taking the time to provide important instructions, and written communication is always best for me. I prefer 1 dog at a time for now, though am happy to take a home with one dog and a cat, or a home with up to 3-4 cats at a time. I can also pet sit for rabbits, etc!

A typical day

We will have excursions to the park, ocean, forest or lakes. Playing fetch with favourite toys in yard or acceptable areas inside/outside house. As much cuddling as needed!

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Lara C.

Victoria, BC

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews