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Carl D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients
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Carl D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
30 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Carl has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
21 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

I can't wait to meet your pets!

I have had as many as 9 dogs at one time in my home when I fostered a mother dog and 6 puppies along with our own 2 dogs...then 3 because we were foster failures and kept a puppy. I've watched a cat, single and multiple dogs. I love walking dogs and giving them a chance to explore their surroundings and frequently walk my own two dogs. I'm very patient with shy dogs as one of ours is a rescue who was mistreated and is afraid of everything. I am 6'-4" tall and about 200 lbs. so your active dog shouldnt be a problem. I look forward to becoming friends with your pets.

Cat care experience

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I can't wait to meet your pets!

Carl also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

30 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
21 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

When I have watched pets in their homes I find that I am a little obsessive about preventing escapes. The cat I have watched is very shy and I made it a point to find her to verify her well being rather than just check food and leave. Until I know their behavior, dogs don't go out without a leash until I've verified gates are closed, etc.

Ratings and reviews

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83 ratings
Angela L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 29, 2026

100% the best sitter we ever had! Sent pics everyday and communicated what was going on. We never worried about our dogs while away...I knew they were in great hands with Carl. From the first time they met, my dogs liked Carl...so we knew we got the perfect sitter. We will definitely hire Carl again for our fur babies.

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Evelyn W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 27, 2026

Carl was amazing! He communicated well and showed great care and concern for my babies. They all loved him and we will work with him again.

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Jim D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 19, 2026

Carl did a wonderful job. We will rebook in the future. Much appreciated Carl.

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Mahitha D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 17, 2026

Carl is AWESOME! He came beforehand to check out my pup and place and made sure we are comfortable with him. My golden retriever loved being taken care by. I would highly recommend leveraging Carl’s services!!!

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Nala the K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 14, 2026

I highly recommend Carl for anyone looking for a trustworthy cat sitter. He followed Nala’s feeding and care routine perfectly and kept me updated throughout the stay. He is professional, punctual, and clearly has a great way with animals. I'll definitely be reaching out to him again!

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Rebecca K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 04, 2026

I can’t believe she finally went on the walk!!! Thank you!!!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have recently retired and am enjoying finally getting a chance to fix up my house. I have no other job other than some woodworking projects that I try selling online. This leaves me a very flexible schedule with lots of time for your pet.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Carl can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
It's very important to know if your dog is an escape artist, animal aggressive or is bothered by certain sights, sounds, etc. This is critical for your pets safety and well being. Additionally, any food allergies, preferences or concerns should be noted early on.
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.