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Carmela S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Carmela S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Available 24/7, care & play-ready!

I’ve been caring for animal friends since I was young! I grew up on a farm, where we cared for cats, dogs, chickens, and goats. Moving to the suburbs, and now, the city, my desire to care for pets has persisted, as I continue to extend myself to my school and church community! I’ve since cared for their dogs and cats for as long as 3 weeks at a time.

Cat care experience

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Available 24/7, care & play-ready!

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

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
2 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

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8 ratings
Hui M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 18, 2026

Carmela is very kind and responsive, super patient with my dog. Will definitely trust her with my dog again in the future.

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Thong L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 27, 2026

Carmela did a great job taking care of Winston. He had a great long walk with her that helped him release his young dog energy!

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Allison R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 17, 2026

Carmela was super caring, had great communication and I had full confidence our dog was in great care with her.

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Catherine C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

We had such a wonderful experience with Carmela. She and her roommate were incredibly sweet and loving with Sam, and it gave us so much peace of mind knowing there was always someone around with him. We’re pretty sure Sam had a great time with them! They kept us updated with pictures and videos throughout his stay, which we really appreciated. Sam also has some special dietary needs, and when they ran out of the treats he could have, they were so thoughtful to go out and buy more for him. That little gesture meant a lot to us. Thank you both for taking such great care of our boy and making us feel completely comfortable while we were away. We would absolutely book with her again! ❤️

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Gina W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 25, 2026

Our dog Lyla had a wonderful stay with Carmela! She provided pictures while we were away and had a quick response time! She even drove Lyla home which was so incredibly helpful after a busy day of traveling. We will definitely book with her again!

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Thong L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 15, 2026

Carmela did a great job watching Winston again. She was very accommodating and flexible. She's on my quick dial for boarding help!

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Schedule

I’m currently working remotely during the summer months, so I am completely flexible for any bookings. This will also allow me to attend to pets who may need extra or more frequent attention and care.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced 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 have extra space in the home to set up play/beds/anything your pet needs to feel comfortable. I also have a fenced dog park and live in a walkable, private neighborhood for regular walking, and a large dog park for play and socializing with other dogs.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Carmela can host up to 2 pets per night
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.