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Lara J.

Boulder Creek, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
135 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
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am currently working as a consultant from home, so my daily and weekly schedules can be tailored to fit you and your pet's needs.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Lara J.

Communication

34 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am a friendly and patient person, ready to treat your pet like they're my dear fur-baby. Skittish rescue pup? I'll take all the time they need. Overly-friendly 100 pound drool-machine? We'll play and get some energy out! Sleepy senior kitty? We'll hang out and relax.

Information Lara J. would like to know about your pet

If your dog or cat has any special preferences or needs, let me know so I can be sure to come prepared to give the best care possible. Things like behaviors you're working on, medications, allergies, or fears.

A typical day

I love to find what makes dogs and cats really excited and happy. Getting pups out and about to see and smell and interact with the world is so rewarding! Finding that one toy that gets a lazy cat jumping and running, great feeling!

Location

Boulder Creek, CA

Lara J.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Can't wait to meet your fur-baby!

Pet care experience

I have long term experience with both cats and dogs, small and large. Skills include walkies, playing, cuddling, administering medications, as well as checking in on other little life forms like tortoises, chickens, fish, and plants. American Red Cross Cat and Dog First Aid Certified.

Reviews

Olivia B.
House Sitting • Jul 02, 2026
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Our second time booking Lara, this time for a longer stay with our two dogs, and they were so happy when we arrived home. Lara sends daily updates, and gives our dogs lots of love and attention. Hope she will be our regular dog sitter moving forward.

Christine B.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 14, 2026
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Lara was fantastic. We were out of town when our other sitter was unable to care for our animals. We reached out to Lara and she responded immediately, coming to our rescue. Great communication, updates and care provided. Will only use Lara in the future.

Shelley M.
Drop-In Visits • May 10, 2026
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Lara is consistently reliable and communicative. She cares about my kitty and is very trustworthy.

Evan J.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 01, 2026
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Great with our cats

About Lara J.

Communication

34 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am a friendly and patient person, ready to treat your pet like they're my dear fur-baby. Skittish rescue pup? I'll take all the time they need. Overly-friendly 100 pound drool-machine? We'll play and get some energy out! Sleepy senior kitty? We'll hang out and relax.

Information Lara J. would like to know about your pet

If your dog or cat has any special preferences or needs, let me know so I can be sure to come prepared to give the best care possible. Things like behaviors you're working on, medications, allergies, or fears.

A typical day

I love to find what makes dogs and cats really excited and happy. Getting pups out and about to see and smell and interact with the world is so rewarding! Finding that one toy that gets a lazy cat jumping and running, great feeling!

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Lara J.

Boulder Creek, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
135 reviews