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Carlitha R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients
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Carlitha R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
16 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Love, Hugs and Belly-Rubs!

Please note: I am not home full-time. I do work a full-time job on weekdays, with some flexibility. (Update: 11/24/23) Please be patient with me during this time, as my furbaby Jack just crossed the rainbow bridge on November 8th. I am still accepting bookings, but acceptance times and availability may vary. Hello beautiful pet parents! My name is Carlitha, and although I am new to the Rover community of sitters, my love for all animals has been cultivating for roughly 15 years now. I am a high school teacher, so my weekdays are a little busy, and weekends are currently dedicated to fur-babies. I have a 15 year old Yorkie-mix named Jack, who has been my peace and joy since the Spring of 2008. He gets along great with other dogs (and even cats), and he even enjoys assisting me in the daily feeding of the neighborhood birds, squirrels and chip munks-- oh, and the cat who sometimes relaxes in my garage. Jack is the only pet I own at the moment, but I have been having serious dog-fever lately, which is why I decided to sign up to be a pet sitter. I have also used Rover dozens of times for my pet sitting needs, so I 100% trust (and am comfortable with) its service. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me; and I wish you the best of luck in your Rover related ventures.

Qualifications

23 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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83 ratings
Lauren B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 14, 2026

Loved working with Carlitha to watch our dog. First time using rover and she was amazing. Great communication throughout and she genuinely cares for the dogs!

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Karna G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jul 06, 2026

Carlitha did an amazing job taking care of our dog, who is normally pretty shy but seemed to open up to her. She sent lots of photos and was very kind and understanding when we had scheduling issues. She sent us home with an an adorable “paw painting”. Would not hesitate to have Carlitha take care of our dog again!!

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Laura & Tomas M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 15, 2026

Carlitha was great. Our pup is a little anxious and she was patient with him and won him over. She was great about sending pictures throughout. We will definitely be seeing her again!

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Renee K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

Carlitha is nothing short of amazing. I can’t speak highly enough of her. THANK YOU! I will book her for every trip that she is available!

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Kelly H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 03, 2026

Oreo had a nice stay and a wonderful time!

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Chelsea S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 27, 2026

Fantastic. She makes sure each pet and owner comes out of the experience feeling special

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Schedule

I am a high school teacher, so my weekdays are a little busy and my weekends are currently dedicated to fur-babies. I am also available on holidays.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced 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

I live in a spacious, dog-friendly house with a good size backyard for daily play. I also reside in Lakewood, which means that I am close to many parks and lots of nature, so your furbaby will get lots of fresh air and exercise!

A typical day

I accommodate fur-babies of every energy level. Have a couch potato? Then we can spend the day relaxing indoors or on the front porch-- with plenty of hugs, snugs, and belly-rubs. Have an energizer bunny? I am close to plenty of nature paths and parks, and my neighborhood has an endless supply of thirsty trees and bushes!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Carlitha can host up to 2 pets per night
I would love to know how well your dog generally behaves around other dogs, where they typically sleep, and if they have any food restrictions (for treat purposes).
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.