Lara M.
Lara M.
Contact for Boarding
from US$50 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Pet lover and shelter volunteer!
Hello! In addition to my own dogs that I have had for 20+ years (Murray `13 and Bailey - deceased), I have fostered 5 dogs from PAWS Chicago, a no kill shelter. I am also a Level 2 volunteer there. First, I love animals - both dogs and cats!! Secondly and importantly when working with animals that aren't our own babies, I have been trained by PAWS to be able to confidently and successfully interact with and walk a variety of dogs on city streets as well as in a stressful shelter environment. I am very skilled with shy and fearful dogs and have some experience with dogs that show reactivity, food / toy possession, etc. I know the right questions to ask at a meet and greet and way to approach animals who aren't familiar with me to ensure that everyone remains safe and happy. I can also give oral medication to dogs, though I wouldn't do so with cats as I don't have that experience. I love ALL dogs and cats. That being said, very large dogs aren't a fit for me unless they are very calm. Neither are highly aggressive dogs or cats. I can visit and walk all aged dogs. We can only host dogs over 1.5 (female) and over 3 (male) in our home due to compatibility with our dog Murray.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Love Lara! Trust her so much with my baby
Lara was great for our dog. She sent routine updates and made him feel at home. She’s available and spent quality time with our guy while we were gone. Would recommend and book again
Mabel had a wonderful time and was well cared for!
Lara was so sweet! She treated my dog like her own and provided me with so many great updates. Will definitely be booking with her again.
Laura is a fantastic dog sitter. Took amazing care of my pup and is very flexible. Highly recommend
Lara is a gem! We just adopted a seven month old puppy who needs some patience while she learns and some attention while we’re away. Lara has jumped in to get to know her and has flexed as we figure out a schedule that works. I am so grateful she’s in North Center and our pup is lucky to have her as another caretaker. Lara is responsive, gives thorough ipdates, and gives me the confidence to leave our girl in her care.
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Schedule
I am very flexible after 11:00 am. I accept same day bookings. I just have appointments here and there or other ad hoc volunteer projects. I don't have a full time job anymore. I do travel with my husband and sometimes my dog, but know those dates well in advance. My husband works mostly at home as well.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I am in my late 40s owned homes myself. I have a background in Technology Sales. I am responsible and professional and will respect your home and pet. I can crate your dog if needed. I can give oral medications. I will wipe your dog off if it is wet outside and not track dirt into your home. I can feed your dog or cat. I am in good shape and will be able to control any dog that I agree to walk after meeting. Since I work in a shelter environment, I am confident with animals. In our home we can host female rugs over 18 months . We can only host males over 3 due to our resident dog Murray having been scared by a younger male dog that got aggressive with him after a successful meet and greet.
Pets
A typical day
We will walk outside and / or play on our roof deck. Maybe go out to brunch. We will cuddle on the couch and bed. Your pet will be our pet while in our care.