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Carl P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Carl P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

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Highlights

Carl has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Loving care for your furry friends!

Hello — I'm an experienced, reliable, and compassionate pet caregiver with 20+ years caring for pets of all types, breeds, sizes, and temperaments. I provide safe, attentive, and loving care tailored to each animal’s routine and personality. Services include feeding, exercise (high-energy pets ok!), medication administration, grooming basics, and daily updates with photos. I prioritize clear communication, punctuality, and respectful care of your home so you can travel worry-free knowing your pet is comfortable and well-loved.

Qualifications

3 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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11 ratings
Brad B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 27, 2026

Carl is reliable and responsive. He’s also very kind and sweet with my senior dog. So happy to find him!

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Ramiro M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 16, 2026

Carl was great with my dogs. I work nights and really appreciated that he came at a later time.

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Kimberly D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 30, 2026

Carl is just the best! Great communication and very accomodating! Tula absolutely loves him and she’s only met him twice! Can’t wait to book our next walk. Carl, thank you so much!

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Maren G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 25, 2026

Carl was amazing with my 2 dogs. He watched my dogs for 11 days and took such good care of them. He kept in contact and was responsive when I would message him. He was overly considerate of my house and taking care of my dogs. I would highly recommend him and would definitely rebook him

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Kelly Q.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 09, 2026

Carl is a great communicator and went out of his way to see that my dog got lots of love and attention!

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Kelly Q.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 22, 2026

Carl is so friendly and my dog has a great time visiting with him today!

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

Available pet-care hours Weekdays (substitute teaching schedule): Early-morning drop-in/check-in visits before school (typically 6:00 –8:00 AM) and mid-to-late afternoon or evening walks/visits (typically 3:30–10:00 PM). Weekends: Full-day availability for walks, check-ins, playtime, and overnight stays at your home (by arrangement). Notes: I can combine morning check-ins with evening walks for the same day; exact times are flexible with advance notice.

Where your pet will stay

Safety, trust & environment

I am routine and safety-focused: your pet’s health and happiness are my top priorities while you’re away. I follow consistent feeding, exercise, and medication schedules, keep the environment secure and clean, and monitor for any signs of illness or distress. I treat your home with respect and will leave it in the same condition you left it. You can expect clear updates and reliable care so you return to a happy pet and a well-cared-for home.

Pets

A typical day

Keeping your pets mentally and physically stimulated helps them maintain a happier well-being and builds trust, both of which are important when sharing new spaces with visitors. tug-o-war, ball tosss, and many other games and activities are popular with most animals. I'll cater my activity with your family friend as you request / see fit :)

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Let me know if your pet has any special needs, dietary restrictions, leash-walking preferences, or anything else that will promote a positive, safe, and fun expereince for them.
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.