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Larissa D.

Star Sitter

Hendersonville, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
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Services

Larissa can look after

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

Availability

Earlier morning and evening drop-ins work best with my current schedule as I do have another part-time job and frequently volunteer doing wildlife research-related activities.

Available
Not available
MTWTFSS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Larissa D.

Communication

11 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I offer drop-in visits for all animals for feeding, welfare checks, and litterbox cleaning. I cannot offer services in my own home at this time.

Information Larissa D. would like to know about your pet

Please inform me of any medical or behavioral concerns upon booking. If you would like your dog walked, it would be helpful for me to have a suggested route, as well.

A typical day

I will give your pets all the attention and love they can handle while I am with them! I will spend some time outside with any dogs and take them on walks as requested.

Location

Hendersonville, TN

Larissa D.'s Local Area

Larissa D. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter programme highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet owners to find the best care for their pets.

Insured care for pets of all kinds!

Pet care experience

Insured care for pets of all kinds! I am a recent MTSU graduate with a degree in biology and an interest in wildlife research and conservation. I am insured and have experience with a wide variety of species. I would love to care for your fur-, scale-, and feathered-babies while you’re away! I am located in Hendersonville but can accept some drop-ins outside of the service area shown. Growing up, I learned to care for several species of animals in my home including dogs, cats, rabbits, sugar gliders, ferrets, fish, and lizards. My knowledge of pet care has expanded since then. Our family currently includes three cats, a boa constrictor, a kingsnake, two tarantulas, black widows, geckos, and a hissing cockroach. I enjoy the continual learning that comes with keeping less common animals and strive to improve upon their care as I come across new information. I do not think there is a lack of quality and trustworthy dog and cat caregivers in the area, but personally, we have found it difficult to find care for our exotic species while we are away. I would love to help out with any and all fur-babies, but I am most excited to give peace of mind to those with exotic pets who have had difficulty finding care in the past. I do have some experience with administering oral, injected, and transdermal medication to cats and recently cared for my own cat while she was in isolation following radioiodine treatment. I also have experience with some reptile conditions such as stuck sheds, respiratory infections, and parasitic infestations. I offer drop-in visits for all animals for feeding, welfare checks, and litterbox cleaning or enclosure spot-cleaning. Let me know how what I can do for you!

Cat care experience

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Cats, Dogs, and Exotics!

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

Reviews

Brandance D.
Drop-In Visits • May 11, 2026
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Larissa was fantastic and gave great updates! Will book again! :)

Janice P.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 09, 2025
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Larissa did a great job caring for my 2 cats especially Mango who has many health concerns and needs special care. I was worried about leaving Mango now that she has so many issues but our trip was already set due to commitments we had made. So glad Larissa was able to take such good care of her while we were away.

Christian O.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 30, 2025
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Larissa is very reliable and great. We will definitely have her care for Jack again in the future!

Leigh M.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 26, 2025
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Larissa was wonderful and it is so comforting to be able to go out of town and know that my pets are in good hands. She was a great communicator and we appreciate it all very much. Highly recommend.

About Larissa D.

Communication

11 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I offer drop-in visits for all animals for feeding, welfare checks, and litterbox cleaning. I cannot offer services in my own home at this time.

Information Larissa D. would like to know about your pet

Please inform me of any medical or behavioral concerns upon booking. If you would like your dog walked, it would be helpful for me to have a suggested route, as well.

A typical day

I will give your pets all the attention and love they can handle while I am with them! I will spend some time outside with any dogs and take them on walks as requested.

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Larissa D.

Star Sitter

Hendersonville, TN

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews