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Carla D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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Carla D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Lifelong pet owner and vet tech

Growing up on a farm, I started taking care of dogs and a variety of other animals daily at a very young age. As I got older, my passion for animals led me to pursue a career as a veterinary technician, so I have extensive experience caring for animals with all kinds of special needs, injuries and illnesses, and administering their medications. I also am confident dealing with dogs with behavioral issues.

Qualifications

20 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I am happy to come to your home to care for and take your pet out for walks in the neighborhood, give them time to play in the yard and/or snuggle on the couch, or even take them for a car ride to visit a nearby park or other place they like to visit.

Ratings and reviews

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Emmi W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Juni 15, 2026

This is the third time I’ve booked Carla to watch my cats while we’re away. She does such a fantastic job and I absolutely trust her to take best care of them. She’s super communicative and I feel at ease knowing Alma, Tish, and Ziggy are in good hands.

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Emmi W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • März 24, 2026

We had such a great experience with Carla while we were away. This is the second time we’ve booked her. We have three cats, two who are very skittish and one who requires daily medication, and she handled all of their needs with so much care. It gave us real peace of mind knowing she was attentive, reliable, and gentle with them, especially given their different personalities and needs. We came home to three happy, well-cared-for cats. We would absolutely trust her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable and compassionate pet sitter.

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Emmi W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Okt. 13, 2025

As a first-time Rover user, I was a bit nervous leaving my three cats, but Carla was amazing! She has such an awesome personality and immediately made me (and my cats!) feel at ease. She took the time to make sure each of them felt comfortable around her, and I could tell they were in great hands. She kept me updated with messages and photos every day, which really put my mind at ease. I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience highly recommend Carla!

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James M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • März 19, 2025

Carla has been doing drop in visits for my pups. She does a great job with the boys and she is very easy to work with.

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Devin M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan. 25, 2025

Carla is so good with my nervous dog. You can tell she is a true animal lover!

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Devin M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan. 13, 2025

Carla is very patient and encouraging with my dog who is very fearful. She is very knowledge about positive reinforcement training. I feel like my pup is in good hands on their walks!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

When I am not petsitting, I am a horse trainer and riding instructor, so my schedule varies but my availability is fairly flexible - mornings, evenings, weekdays and weekends!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Carla can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I love all types of dogs and animals in general. I have no breed or size preferences. Some things that would be good to share with me about your dog before I care for them are if they usually get along well with other dogs (on or off leash), if they're usually friendly when approached by strangers (in the home or in public), and if they have any behavioral issues like storm anxiety or food aggression. None of these issues would deter me from taking care of your pet, they would simply help be take better care of them. Also, please let me know if they have any favorite treats, toys or activites!
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.