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Lara M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
38 repeat clients
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Lara M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
38 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Lara has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Fully Insured Pet Caregiver

Lara’s Doggie Daycare LLC, fully insured and experienced pet sitting. I offer drop in visits and walks in Athens and surrounding areas. I have been watching dogs on Rover for 4 years and my dream is to have a pet boarding business that specializes in reactive/anxious dogs to give them a safe and comfortable home away from home. I would love to spend time with your pets and give them all the attention! For my Covington clients, you can text me or message me on instagram if you need a sitter. All clients must fill out a client & pet information form as well as sign a client agreement.

Cat care experience

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Fully Insured Pet Caregiver

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

Qualifications

38 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

My number one priority is the safety of the dogs; making sure when I leave the home, they are safe in the home and/or crate. Drop in visits and walks can include, a walk/potty break, filling water, cleaning bowls, feeding, medication, play time, etc.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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110 ratings
Jeff Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • jun. 08, 2026

Lara is a great option for drop-in visits. She's very responsive, reliable, and provides excellent post-visit summaries.

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Kelsey H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • jun. 07, 2026

Lara was great and very communicative and sent lots of photos of the pups! Will definitely be rebooking

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Kim C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • apr. 12, 2026

Lara was very professional and kind. Her love of dogs is endearing and admirable. She took the time to teach me ways to help our dog, Kona, to be easier to be with. She took care of Kona perfectly and I am very grateful.

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Meredith O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • nov. 09, 2025

Lara is great!! Our dogs warm up to her so quickly and we are always able to enjoy our trips knowing that our dogs are in good hands!

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Lauren C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • okt. 20, 2025

Lara took such great care of our dog while we were out of town. She dropped in and made sure he went outside, had food and water daily, and was loved on. Highly recommend her and we will be repeat clients!

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Joseph C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • okt. 13, 2025

Outstanding service! Will definitely be calling Lara again!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I recently graduated from UGA so I am able to focus on my pet sitting full time! Depending on the needs of your pet, I will make sure they are met.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Lara can host up to 10 drop-ins per day
How often do they eat and how much? Do the have any food aggression? Are they allowed to have table scraps? Do they have any allergies? Are they fully house trained? Do they normally have their water bowl out all day or for short periods of time? What are their commands? What is their typical sleeping arrangement? What are their triggers? sirens, cats, kids, thunderstorms? Have they ever bitten a person or pet? How do they respond to seeing/hearing other dogs? How do they react to strangers? In the instance that I may need to pick them up, are they okay with being picked up? How will they react to me, a new person, entering your home when you are not there? What are the rules of the house? No dogs on the couch, no dogs on the bed, no begging for food etc. if there is anything else you can think about that I may need to be aware of while taking care of your dog please let me know! The more information the better!
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.