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Lara M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Lara M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $15 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Excited to take care of your pets!

I have had pets, including dogs, cats, and rats, since I was 3 years old. I am a wildlife biologist by training, so I have experience caring for all sorts of animals. I have experience taking care of both my own and others' senior pets. I also have an adorable kitty of my own.

Cat care experience

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Excited to watch your cats!

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

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am happy to take care of your fur baby in your own home. I have my own transportation to get to your home, and in the very rare case of emergency to transport your pet to a vet. I interact with animals in a very calm manner as they get to know me.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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13 ratings
Ryan W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 22, 2025

Lara is a great person to watch your pets! We appreciate the care she gave to our two senior pups, including administering meds. Definitely will welcome her back!

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Amy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 08, 2025

Lara was great with our old dog, communicated well with us and even left a note for the follow-up sitter (they each did 1 1/2 weeks) regarding changes in his needs. She left the house in clean condition, even though our dog has problems holding his pee. She even made an extra trip to pick up medication for him too! Highly recommend.

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Arnie A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 09, 2025

Lara did a great job. She was very responsive in her communication with us and quickly alerted us to a small health issue with our dog. She sent us pictures and took her on some excursions. Our house was left in pristine shape. We would highly recommend recommend Lara for dog/house sitting

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Stella B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 27, 2024

Thanks for taking care of Winnie, Lara! The nearly daily updates were appreciated while we were out of country. We are obsessed with our girl, so the more pics, the better. Winnie was very happy to see us, but it seems like she was well taken care of! Thanks again!

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Robbie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 30, 2024

My first time using Rover so I was very nervous. Lara took great care of my animals and spent a lot of time with them. I would have liked more updates on them, but I would text and she would respond quickly. I would like to know more about how it went while I was gone and if I could have done anything better?

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Alysia O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 04, 2024

Very grateful Lara was able to help us out last minute! We felt really comfortable leaving our dog (and home) with her, and communication was great. We would definitely be happy to book Lara again.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am available most evenings and weekends to take care of your pets. I am working a flexible hybrid in-office/telework schedule, so I have flexibility to care for your pets during the work day.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Lara can host up to 1 drop-in per day
It's important for me to know if your pet has any special needs or medications. I'd also like to know their likes and dislikes, from favorite treats to least favorite thing (it's the nail clipper, isn't it?). If your pet is a little anxious, that's okay - I'd just like to know how to provide them with a calm and stress-free environment.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.