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Carissa A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
43 repeat clients
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Carissa A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
43 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $45 per visit

Highlights

Carissa has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Experienced Pet Care🐾

Also able to care for other Pets. (Chickens, Parrots, reptiles etc.) I have lived with dogs all of my life and have a few years of experience here on Rover, along with Dog grooming and daycare facilities. My experience includes bathing/grooming, administering medications, pet photography, and more. When I have extra time I enjoy taking the dogs to the dog park, hikes, pet stores, etc. Please Book In Advanced to get the dates you want!!

Qualifications

43 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
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 like to meet to go over care needs with you and gather important information like emergency contacts, care schedule and any medical care needed.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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146 ratings
Juliana T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 07, 2026

Carissa was amazing! She kept us updated throughout the day and sent pictures of our puppy, which gave us great peace of mind. It was clear that our puppy was well cared for and getting lots of attention. We will definitely book with Carissa again in the future. Thank you, Carissa, for everything!

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Marilyn Valeri C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 12, 2026

This was the first time Carissa sat for me. She came over a few days in advance to meet with the animals and I was able to go over some information with her. Carissa did a great job with Blaire and Lucy. I was not home when she arrived and she immediately sent me pictures to let me know she was at the house. Throughout her stay she updated me on how things were going, sent additional pictures and advised me when she left. The animals were content and happy when I got home later that day. I would not hesitate to ask Carissa to sit for us again.

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Calvin R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 06, 2026

Great as always!

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Jon M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 30, 2026

Carissa took such good care of our fur baby when we were gone for 5+ days on vacation. We hate leaving her and she normally travels with us so it was hard. Carissa sent timely updates and left the house spotless, I would highly recommend her to anyone. 6 out of 5 stars if I could leave that review. Ask her about her pet portraits, they are amazing and she should be making that an option as part of her services :)

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Stephanie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 21, 2026

Carissa went above and beyond with my pets!!! Highly recommend!!!

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Rachel O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 16, 2026

5 Stars – Hands down the BEST dog sitter we've ever had! Carissa is an absolute gem! From our very first meet-and-greet, she was incredibly thorough—asking every important question and answering all of ours with patience and clarity. We instantly felt at ease leaving our 9-year-old Apollo in her care. She was always extremely responsive, easy to reach, and wonderfully accommodating to both Apollo's needs and ours (including bringing in mail and packages). Our home was left spotless and tidy. The daily updates were a highlight—multiple photos and messages each day showing Apollo happily running in the yard, playing indoors, getting tons of cuddles, and smiling with his chompers lol. Seeing how content and loved he was allowed us to truly relax and enjoy our family vacation without a single worry! When our flight was unexpectedly canceled and rescheduled (leaving us stuck in airports for an extra 30 hours), Carissa immediately and graciously agreed to stay an additional night. Knowing Apollo was in such capable, caring hands made a stressful travel day, much easier. Carissa's professionalism, genuine love for dogs, and thoughtful attention to detail made our trip better than we could have hoped. We've never felt more comfortable or at peace leaving our senior pup with anyone else. She is now our first and only choice for future sittings! Thank you, Carissa—you're phenomenal! ♥️

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Schedule

I’m available for anything you need, from house sitting, drop ins, walks, or anything else. I’m available any day of the week and try to keep my calendar updated on availability.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Carissa can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs, allergies or specific care. I am comfortable working with any breed, size, and age.
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.