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Cari S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 repeat pet owners
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Cari S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
34 repeat pet owners
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Lansing, MI

Contact for Boarding

from US$40 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
50 years of experience
Has a fenced garden
Home full-time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Missing My Fur Babies

I have always had pets of all species and breeds. But now I am an empty-nester. Lost my last baby in December of 2018 and need to get some puppy (or kitty) love without adopting yet. I am just not ready for that. I am the daughter of an Michigan State DVM and I am good with most animals. I have no problem with giving medicine, including injections if necessary. I own my own home and have a nice but smallish fenced yard in a dog friendly neighborhood. I prefer to sit at my home but can certainly stay at yours if your babies are more comfortable there. But I am really bad at keeping them off the furniture! Would love to give some extra love to your babies.

Qualifications

34 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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109 ratings
Nikky P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • 24 Aug 2026

Cari has always been great with our dogs and goes above and beyond to make sure they’re take care of.

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Laura D.
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Boarding • 09 Feb 2026

Cari did a great job with Mya. She made sure I had updates and sent me cute pictures so I wouldn’t miss my girl too much! I appreciate all the love and attention she gave Mya.

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M Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • 15 Oct 2025

Cari was excellent with my Godiva and provided lots of pics and updates on how she was doing while I was on a work trip. Would definitely have her sit my girl again.

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Alexandra H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • 13 Oct 2025

As people who are nervous leaving their pups, Cari makes us feel so confident and comfortable they are in good hands. Daily updates and available for any questions you have. You can trust your pup will have the time of their life!

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Marilyn M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • 27 Aug 2025

Cari is wonderful with our Duke! She keeps us updated with pics and messages. We feel totally comfortable leaving our fur-baby with Cari !

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John M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • 25 Aug 2025

Cari does a great job with our Jake. He is very comfortable with her. She’s a great sitter.

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Schedule

I recently retired and am home most of the day when I have guests. Weather permitting I try to walk dogs 3 times a day. Lots of love and American made treats.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced garden
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and my home has very few stairs. pets are allowed on the furniture and I usually allow them to sleep in the bed.

A typical day

It’s a pretty quiet life. I enjoy playing with pups who enjoy it, but I’m just as happy cuddling on the couch. I generally walk my guests three times a day. But that is based on what the parents want.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only one pet owner at a time
Cari can host up to 2 pets per night
I have an information sheet I ask each family to complete before the first stay. I try to get as much information as possible so my guests can be happy and comfortable here.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass an identity verification. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.