Affordable Student Petsitter & Walker

Care & Daily · Notting Hill, VIC
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Sep 2026
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About Lara

Hi! I'm Lara and I'm a student at Monash living on-campus, studying Psychology. Currently I volunteer at the student-run library and the Wholefoods (both on campus) as well as being an RA in my residential hall and working casually on-campus, but I'd love to get some work outside of the university that will take me on journeys around the neighbourhood. 
I love animals, have had at least one dog at home my entire life, and cats were abundant in my neighbourhood. I've also looked after guinea pigs and mice before, and have a bit of experience with reptiles (bearded dragon, snake, turtle, frogs) and chickens, as well as fish of course! 
When I get my own place I cannot wait to have cats and the space to build a 'catio'. At home, I walk my family dog often, and walk my auntie's and friends' dogs. I've had informal experience of about ten years, and formal of two. I've looked after multiple dogs at once, and also wash and brush my family dog. 
I would love to look after your animal!

Pet Walking Pet Sitting (in-home) Drop-in Visits

Credentials

2 years' experience
Declared
Speaks English
Declared
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Services

Affordable Pet-Sitting

New

I’m happy to look after your pet/s, can walk, feed, and play with them, as well as any other jobs. I’ve got a relatively open schedule so can be with them the majority of the daytime and all of t...

$35 /night
  • From 1 night · drop-off from 4 pm, pick-up by 10 am
  • Dogs and cats
  • At your home
15% off a second pet

Affordable Walker

New

I can take your pet/s on walks around your neighbourhood, maximum 1 hour but happy to discuss! I’ve got no problem with strong and/or hyper dogs.

$30 /hr
  • From 1 hr
  • Dogs and cats
15% off a second pet

Drop-In Visits

New

I can check in on your pet/s once or twice a day for a quick feed, play, and any other jobs. Can be in-and-out or stay for a few hours!

$25 /visit
  • 30 min
  • Dogs and cats · Tiny, small, medium & large pets
  • At their place
15% off a second pet

Your card is held, not charged. Affordable Student Petsitter & Walker has 48 hours to accept. The BamChi service fee (5%) is shown in your receipt before you pay.

Discounts Lara offers

%
15% off a second pet
When you book more than one pet in the same booking.

Pets Lara takes

Animals
DogsCats
Owns pets
I Indie (dog)

Where and when

Travels to clients within 10 km of Notting Hill
24 hours' notice for new bookings
Mon 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Times are Melbourne time.

Questions Lara has answered

What do you need to know about a pet before accepting a booking?

Their energy level and how they react to strangers. I’m good with almost any introduction but it’s always good to know how the animal will be before going into it!

How much time will you actually spend with my pet each visit?

It would depend on the animal, but a walk would usually be 45 minutes, a visit can be as long as needed, and in terms of house-sitting I’ve got a very open schedule and wouldn’t be gone for more than three hours at a time.

What happens if my pet gets sick or hurt while with you?

Can be discussed before a booking, but I’d call you first and take them to the nearest vet (if emergency) or your chosen vet. I can drive if needed!

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Cancellation policy

Flexible

While your request is waiting, cancelling is free — your card is only held. Once Affordable Student Petsitter & Walker accepts: Cancel up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund. Cancel inside 24 hours and 50% is refunded. If Affordable Student Petsitter & Walker cancels, you're always refunded in full.