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Carissa H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Carissa H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $80 per night

Highlights

Carissa has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
46 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Tell your dog I said HI!!!! :))

I love all dogs and love to see them thriving, because they feel happy and safe. What I can offer your clients that others might not, is the fact that I've had a dog in my life my entire life, so studying them has become a passion. I try to meet dogs where they are to build trust. I like to cultivate trust which builds and strengthens the foundation of the relationship we'll then have. The breeds all vary as do their gradients of 'inability'.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
46 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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11 ratings
Rebekah L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 17, 2026

Carissa was fabulous! She went above and beyond to give Ricky the most positive and comfortable experience possible. She has a lovely home with a fenced yard that was perfect for some off-lead play and fun! Will definitely use again!

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Kavya A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 30, 2026

Carissa cared for Tux like her own pup! Tux enjoyed his stay and was looked after really well! Will definitely book her again!

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brandon p.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 02, 2026

Carissa was fantastic. My dog can be pretty difficult with severe separation anxiety, and Carissa made her feel calm and relaxed while she stayed with Carissa over the weekend.

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James M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 17, 2026

My dog was very Happy staying with Cariaas as she sent lots of pictures and info . Will be his sitter from now on . Very nice person, glad I found her. Happy Dog!

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Shunsuke K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 05, 2026

We are glad that Carissa was able to take care of our dog while we were away. She was very attentive to our dog’s needs and was also responsive to any communications. We truly appreciate the level of her care and kindness. Our dog truly enjoyed staying with her!

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Julie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 26, 2026

Carissa took great care of our boy!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My schedule right now is wide open. I just lost my soulmate and best friend Tiggy before Mother's Day weekend of this year, so now I only have myself to get ready each day. Pet care is something I've always been doing, so I would love the opportunity and honor of taking care of yours while you're out.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

When coming to my home, the area that I would have the dogs stay in is large enough for two or three medium to large sized dogs would be able to stay comfortably. Kennels or dog beds are all welcome to come with them if that ensures their comfort and happiness. If staying at the client's home, I would treat it with care and respect like I would being in my own home. I do have my own vehicle so would be easy enough to come to their location if that made their dogs more comfortable with their loved ones being gone. I have a large yard that is fully fenced, and I make a point of never leaving the pups alone. Ever. There are two parks that are within walking distance so I'm happy to walk if you have a walker in your family. I don't raise my voice and talk to the dogs because many have their own anxieties and issues, they're some may be dealing with.

A typical day

I support whatever your dog's love to do, so I'm excited to be able to come over and play with your best friend. Some pups do nothing but sleep. while others may move non-stop. My bulldog Tiggy literally had me running non-stop. I will play with your favorite toy or take you on an adventure somewhere fun!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Carissa can host up to 1 pet per night
My dog Tiggy had spina bifida, six and half when was and passed away unexpectedly from kidney failure on Mother's Day weekend. My bulldog before her was named Mac, and he also had spina bifida, and was 11 when he passed away. I won't be getting another dog until I have more time to heal,
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