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Lara

Detail-oriented, deeply affectionate petsitter

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About me

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34, Lawyer

Caring and attentive 34-year-old lawyer who works from home full-time

favoriteWhy I love house sitting

I love meeting new pets and getting to know them! I travel a bit too much to be able to have pets of my own, so I'm always delighted when I get to spend some quality time with them.

Hi! I'm Lara, a 34-year-old lawyer and researcher. I work from home full-time, which means your pets will have company and lots of cuddles throughout the day.

As you might expect from my job, I'm an extremely thorough and detail-oriented person: I will keep a close eye on your furbabies and follow your care instructions to a tee. I love taking pictures of your pets and am very happy to send you regular photos while you're away. I'm also happy to water any plants and take care of your ... Read more
Hi! I'm Lara, a 34-year-old lawyer and researcher. I work from home full-time, which means your pets will have company and lots of cuddles throughout the day.

As you might expect from my job, I'm an extremely thorough and detail-oriented person: I will keep a close eye on your furbabies and follow your care instructions to a tee. I love taking pictures of your pets and am very happy to send you regular photos while you're away. I'm also happy to water any plants and take care of your garden: I've had houseplants for many years and have had a herb & veggie patch for a while too. I've had composting systems, including worm composting, for years, so I'm easily able to maintain any composting systems you might have while you're away.

In my spare time, I'm a quiet homebody who enjoys going for walks, staying in at night, and snoozing on the couch with some embroidery or television.

I am sober, fully vaccinated, and a non-smoker. I'm also a vegetarian, so if you have a vegetarian or halal household, you don't need to stress about your cookware getting contaminated.

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Pet care

I love animals, and have 7+ years of experience of caring for pets. As you can see from my photos, I have petsat many dogs, a few cats, and a couple of coops' worth of chickens.

petsWilling to care for these pets

DogsDogs
CatsCats
FishFish
BirdsBirds
Rabbits/Guinea PigsRabbits/Guinea Pigs
Chickens/Ducks/GeeseChickens/Ducks/Geese
Farm AnimalsFarm Animals
HorsesHorses
ReptilesReptiles

Trust

reviews5 star reviews
demographyPolice check
diagnosisReferences

diagnosisAbout my references

I am happy to provide references from my previous petsits.

Availability

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eventCurrent bookings

2026: 11-13 Aug | 13-16 Aug | 16-26 Aug | 27 Aug - 24 Sep | 29 Nov - 18 Dec

event_busyAlso Unavailable

2026: 26 Sep - 11 Oct

chairOn a house-sit right now

Preferences

scheduleHouse sit duration

0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks, 2 - 4 weeks, 1 - 2 months, 2 months +

where_to_votePreferred locations

NSW: Sydney (Inner West, Sydney City)   VIC: Melbourne (East, Inner City, North, North East, North West, South East, West)   WA: Northern (Kimberley/North), Perth  


Reviews (3)

Lara was great and I would happily book with her again and recommend! She was fantastic with her communication and sent us lots of photos and updates of the dogs. She went above and beyond by travelling back to our house to feed and walk our dogs in the afternoon on the last day, as our flight was getting in late. When we returned the house was spotless and the dogs were happy.
Lara was a great communicator which made setting up the house-sit really easy. She enjoyed our dogs company and likewise he took to her with ease and comfort. Lara left out apartment neat and tidy at the end of the house-sit. We would highly recommend Lara.
Lara was great with our dog's, even our grumpy older dog warmed to her quickly. She was great at sharing updates on their daily activities. The house was also well looked after and left nice and clean.
Peace of Mind

Happy you!

With a house sitter looking after your pets, house and garden - you can really relax. Happy days.

Aussie House Sitters is a big fan, and corporate supporter of RSPCA Australia, who do extraordinary work 24/7 for pets and other animals nationwide.