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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 the Athens and Watkinsville area. 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 pets to help them feel safe and comfortable when their family is away. I would love to spend time with your pets and give them all the attention! 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 your pets; 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, cleaning litter boxes, feeding, medication, play time, etc.

Ratings and reviews

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122 ratings
Amina A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 06, 2026

Lara was so great! This was my first time getting a cat sitter through Rover, so I was a little nervous but she was available on short notice, was super responsive, and came by for a great introduction. With every visit, she sent me photos of the cats and was very communicative. My super shy cats even came out to say hello to her and eat a few treats during her visits. I hope she's available every single time I have to leave town!

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Preston B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 04, 2026

Lara did an awesome job with our pups! All three of them together can be a handful but she did great! We loved updates everyday and the pictures!

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Maggie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 01, 2026

She gave us so many great pictures and updates and she was so great with our anxious pup! Would definitely recommend!!

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Shane K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 21, 2026

Lara was great! She was fantastic with our pets, and she saved the day when we had travel issues and needed to add two drop ins for our pets to be taken care of. Highly recommend

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Joshua H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 10, 2026

Lara was great for drop-in visits with our energetic lab/hound mix big pup with short notice. Prompt and easy to communicate with. We hope to have her help again and would recommend her to others!

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Kimberly R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 08, 2026

Lara was fantastic! She did what was needed and more! I really appreciated her visiting and taking care of my babies, especially on such short notice!! Thank you so much Lara!!

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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 they have any food aggression? Are they allowed to have table scraps? Do they have any allergies? What are their commands? 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? 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 of that I may need to be aware of while taking care of your pets 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.