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Lara S.

Barnstable, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Lara can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Lara can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work remotely, part-time as an attorney and set my own schedule. My true love is animals! My flexibility gives me plenty of time to care for pets, in your home, in mine, or just for a walk. I take my dogs for a daily run to on the beach and am happy to take along another. I can also care for your dog alone in your home (and leave mine home with my amazing family). Finally, I am available for walking your pup, most days in your neighborhood or mine.

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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Lara S.

Communication

93% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have an acre of land and half is fenced in for dogs. We have extra cages if desired. Ours never enjoyed their crates. We will follow your schedule and treat your pet like a member of the family. We invite interviews in advance to ensure we are the right fit for your pet.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Lara S. would like to know about your pet

I'd love to keep your dogs schedule consistent with your normal practice. Please let me know their typical eating and exercising schedule, whether they require medicine, what their favorite toy or activity is, and their demeanor towards other pets. If they leave without giving me doggies kisses, I know I've failed. And I never fail ;-)

A typical day

We typically go to our private beach or a walk through our local conservation area. Dogs are always on leases and we are VERY aware of coyotes and keeping our dogs safe!

Location

Barnstable, MA

Lara S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Loving mom to humans & pets.

Pet care experience

I am a very active 49 year old mom with adult children and two small dogs. I grew up with animals my whole life, and my family even owned a chain of pet stores when I was growing up, where I worked. My family is packed with doctors and vets. I move to the Cape full time and am available to walk dogs, house sit, and board small to medium sized animals in my home in Orleans. We have a fenced in backyard and lots of space to run on the beach.

Cat care experience

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"Childless cat mother"

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

Reviews

Sharon M.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 12, 2025
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Lara was truly wonderful with our shepherds. She connected right away with them, and was very caring in her interactions. They loved her right back. She was also flexible when timing changed for the visit. We highly recommend her!

Judah C.
Oct 19, 2024

If you're like me trusting someone to watch over your fur babies when you have to be out of town is one of the biggest challenges to having pets. In the past it has meant that I've been quick to cancel plans and have missed out on a number of special days and events of family and friends. But recently things have changed for me when it comes to my ability to travel because I now have someone I trust to watch my cats when I'll be away. Lara has been a life saver in this regard and it gives me such a sense of security to know they are under her care and that I don't have to always say sorry I can't go. You also never know when something could come up health wise with a family member and having that peace of mind that my cats are extremely well cared for is something that's hard to put into words. Lara sends me photos of the cats and keeps me updated as to how they are all doing so I don't worry about them. She absolutely adores animals and provides for them top notch care and attention so they don't feel lonely in my absence. She asks the important questions so nothing is just left up to chance and she is extremely detail oriented in her dedicated approach to pet care. I highly recommend Lara if you are looking for someone to care for your fur babies like I was.

About Lara S.

Communication

93% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have an acre of land and half is fenced in for dogs. We have extra cages if desired. Ours never enjoyed their crates. We will follow your schedule and treat your pet like a member of the family. We invite interviews in advance to ensure we are the right fit for your pet.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Lara S. would like to know about your pet

I'd love to keep your dogs schedule consistent with your normal practice. Please let me know their typical eating and exercising schedule, whether they require medicine, what their favorite toy or activity is, and their demeanor towards other pets. If they leave without giving me doggies kisses, I know I've failed. And I never fail ;-)

A typical day

We typically go to our private beach or a walk through our local conservation area. Dogs are always on leases and we are VERY aware of coyotes and keeping our dogs safe!

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Lara S.

Barnstable, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews