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Carleen P.

Midlothian, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
392 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Carleen can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Carleen can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work from home so your dog will be supervised and given lots of attention. We love to lay around and watch tv so if your dog/cat is a couch potato, they will fit right in!

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About Carleen P.

Communication

153 repeat pet parents
64% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My fenced in back yard is secured with cameras and a gate that locks and has an alarm. When the dogs are outside, I will usually be on the screened in porch watching them.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Carleen P. would like to know about your pet

I can help with some special needs dogs and high energy dogs. We can discuss the specific needs of your dog as needed prior to booking. Depending on the need the rate may vary 1. Please let me know if your dog requires any medications/injections 2. If you would like your dog taken on a walk, I prefer a harness for safety purposes. 3. If your dog sleeps/in or needs to be in a crate if I run out, please bring your crate with you. 4. I do offer exclusive boarding, please let me know if you need time just for your pup at my house. There is different pricing for this option. 5. I do offer pick/up drop off service for an additional fee. 6. Your dog MUST be able to be crated when I am away from home

A typical day

I have a big back yard the dogs love to play in. I have a pool so the kids and I spend a lot of time on the screened in porch or floating around in the pool, the dogs are often outside with us. We go for walks around the neighborhood a couple times a day to get exercise and to see and smell new things, so make sure to pack your fur baby’s harness and leash! If you have a Cat (We LOVE Cats here!) I have a secure screened in porch that the cats love to lounge in with cat trees and a tv. I play ‘Cat TV’ for them so they can hear the birds and watch the squirrels on TV.

Location

Midlothian, VA

Carleen P.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Tell your Cat I said pspspsps

Pet care experience

My home is a very safe and clean place for your pet to stay while you’re away, I keep the floors vacuumed and everything up to make sure there are no choking hazards. I have experience with all types of animals, large to small I grew up riding and showing horses now I have shifted that love of the show ring to dogs, I currently show and breed Shetland Sheepdogs I have a grooming table and brushes if you have a dog that needs bathed and brushed out, I can do that while they are in my care, if requested. My daughter is a Jr AKC handler and loves dogs just as much as I do. I have worked in Veterinarian offices, so I am comfortable giving medications etc. I have a large fenced in back yard which we spend a lot of time in, my daughters (13 and 11) are typically in the pool in the summer, and I supervise from the screened in porch or the ground patio :-) The dogs love running around the back yard playing with toys and each other. I have a fountain in the back yard for easy access to water. Picture of the front of my home in my photos. I have 3 running filtered water fountains in my home so everyone always has access to cold fresh water. I am a Realtor so I work from home unless I need to run out for an appointment. If I have to run out, I have cameras on my first floor so I can keep an eye on the dogs while I am away. I play Dog TV and pull the blinds to make for a calming environment if I am not there. I take the dogs on a walk in the evenings (weather permitting) after dinner and during the day they have free roam of the house and back yard. While in my back yard, even though fully fenced they are always supervised My large fenced in backyard has cameras and secured with a lock and an alarm on the gate. I will provide picture and video updates while you are away. I try to accommodate special requests as best as I can. Please keep in mind if your dog has special needs (depending on the need) the rate may change

Reviews

Shawn R.
Drop-In Visits • May 20, 2026
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Carleen has watched our kitties many times and she always does a great job!

J F.
Boarding • Apr 29, 2026
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Coco was in a great mood when she was picked up. And says to thank you and see you soon.

Robert K.
Boarding • Apr 28, 2026
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Carleen has always taken good care of the boys and gone above and beyond.

Julianne M.
Boarding • Apr 14, 2026
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My two cats have stayed with Carleen many times and she always takes great care of them!

About Carleen P.

Communication

153 repeat pet parents
64% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My fenced in back yard is secured with cameras and a gate that locks and has an alarm. When the dogs are outside, I will usually be on the screened in porch watching them.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 4 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Carleen P. would like to know about your pet

I can help with some special needs dogs and high energy dogs. We can discuss the specific needs of your dog as needed prior to booking. Depending on the need the rate may vary 1. Please let me know if your dog requires any medications/injections 2. If you would like your dog taken on a walk, I prefer a harness for safety purposes. 3. If your dog sleeps/in or needs to be in a crate if I run out, please bring your crate with you. 4. I do offer exclusive boarding, please let me know if you need time just for your pup at my house. There is different pricing for this option. 5. I do offer pick/up drop off service for an additional fee. 6. Your dog MUST be able to be crated when I am away from home

A typical day

I have a big back yard the dogs love to play in. I have a pool so the kids and I spend a lot of time on the screened in porch or floating around in the pool, the dogs are often outside with us. We go for walks around the neighborhood a couple times a day to get exercise and to see and smell new things, so make sure to pack your fur baby’s harness and leash! If you have a Cat (We LOVE Cats here!) I have a secure screened in porch that the cats love to lounge in with cat trees and a tv. I play ‘Cat TV’ for them so they can hear the birds and watch the squirrels on TV.

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Carleen P.

Midlothian, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
392 reviews