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Lara V.

Goleta, CA

4.9 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Lara can host

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

Lara can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I’m currently a college student at UCSB, looking to continue my pet services! I’d love to be able to hang out with your pets and enjoy some beautiful fresh air and sun with them! I don’t have any other pets so yours would be my priority. While I do have school 4 days a week, I’m always available in the afternoon to do drop-ins or walks.

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About Lara V.

Communication

60% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When doing drop-ins or walks, I want to be very respectful of your space and your wishes! Making sure you are comfortable and happy is just as important to me as your animals having a fun time!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Lara V. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog needs any extra help getting acclimated to a new environment! I’d also love to know their usual eat, sleep, bathroom, and walking schedule so that I can make them feel at home.

A typical day

I love to go on long walks with doggies, going where ever their nose takes us! I also love to play fetch or tug-of-war in my courtyard or at the nearest dog park :)

Location

Goleta, CA

Lara V.'s Neighborhood

The neighborhood pet sitter!

Pet care experience

I never really had to market my pet sitting services, word just got around town! Before I knew it I was taking care of friends’, family’s, and even strangers’ pets (cats and dogs). I love keeping people’s furry friends happy and not missing their family too much!

Reviews

Tracy C.
Doggy Day Care • Aug 28, 2025
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I needed dog care for a day at the last minute and found Lara was great to work with as a first-time Rover user. I appreciated her friendliness, patience, and flexibility. She was great with communication too. I suspected my dog would be sad while her people were gone but Lara seemed to try her best to be as accommodating as possible. I felt confident in leaving my fur baby with her and highly recommend her services.

Gracie H.
Boarding • Aug 14, 2025
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Lara is amazing! I felt very comfortable leaving my cat in her care. I would 100% book again.

Vy V.
Boarding • Sep 02, 2024
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Lara and her family were so nice and amazing! I felt so comfortable leaving my dog with them. Would definitely have Nala stay with Lara and her family again!

Sahar S.
Boarding • Aug 05, 2024
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Loki had a great time with Lara! He hasn’t had the best experiences with other sitters, but they took really great care of him. When we first dropped him off, they were very welcoming and was making sure he felt comfortable before we left. I would recommend!

About Lara V.

Communication

60% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

When doing drop-ins or walks, I want to be very respectful of your space and your wishes! Making sure you are comfortable and happy is just as important to me as your animals having a fun time!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Lara V. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog needs any extra help getting acclimated to a new environment! I’d also love to know their usual eat, sleep, bathroom, and walking schedule so that I can make them feel at home.

A typical day

I love to go on long walks with doggies, going where ever their nose takes us! I also love to play fetch or tug-of-war in my courtyard or at the nearest dog park :)

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Lara V.

Goleta, CA

4.9 out of 5 stars
10 reviews