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Starla L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Starla L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $15 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Your Pet’s New Best Friend!

Hi, I’m Starla! I’ve been surrounded by animals my entire life—from large livestock like horses and cows to smaller companions like lizards, dogs, and cats. Animals have always been at the center of my world. I currently work professionally with exotics, where I oversee all daily animal care operations and provide hands on veterinary support, including oral medication administration, weight checks, wound care, and more. I’m trained, experienced, and confident in caring for pets with a variety of needs. I share my home with three wonderful pets of my own: a dog, a cat, and a leopard gecko. Before my current role, I worked in a doggy daycare for three years while in college, so I’m very comfortable with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and energy levels. I also hold a degree in Wildlife Biology and have completed three years of internships in wildlife conservation, giving me a well-rounded understanding of animal behavior, safety, and husbandry. My goal is simple: to give your pet the absolute best care while you’re away with love, patience, and professional attention to their needs. I can’t wait to meet your furry (or scaly!) family member!

Cat care experience

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Cats are the catnip to my soul!

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

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
68% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I will always double check all my steps during my stops. I will go to extra mile to make sure doors and closed and locked and that your babies have everything they need.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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8 ratings
Sasikanya P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 22, 2026

Starla took amazing care of my cats while I was away. She kept me updated, paid close attention to their behavior and well-being, and was very caring and attentive. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing they were in good hands. I truly appreciated all the updates and care she provided. I would absolutely trust her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter!

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Maryam A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 18, 2026

Starla is a wonderful cat sitter. She always goes above and beyond caring for my 2 kitties during drop-in visits!

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Sandi S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 23, 2026

Starla was reliable and thorough. She spent time giving my Peaches all the love she was craving. Her communications were comprehensive. She went above and beyond in taking care of my kitty. I recommend her without reservation and will be booking with her again, knowing that my kitty and home will be in good hands!!

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Kayla D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 31, 2025

Starla is amazing. She loved my kitties like her own and was very reliable at dropping in to feed them. She sent lots of pictures and gave details in her daily reports of how they were doing. 10/10 recommend and we will be using her again next time we go out of town!

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Alfredo B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 17, 2025

Starla is amazing! She’s great with our animals and always sends great pictures and updates. Our pets love her and even though it’s been months since they last saw her, they immediately remembered her and couldn’t wait to hang out with her again which goes to show you how caring and loving she is. I don’t think I could trust anyone else to watch over my animals like I would Starla, 100/10 would recommend and book again!

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Numa P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 28, 2024

Starla was dependable and showed up on time so that when I got home my house was still in good shape. All the critters seem to like her.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently work full time Monday through Friday but can work from home at times to give more TLC to your fur babies! I am happy to stop in at anytime.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Starla can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please let me know any important information or details about you animals (illnesses, allergies, injuries, infections, etc) I will include you in all my steps!
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.