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Carmen H.

Star Sitter

Falls Church, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
94 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.

Carmen can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Carmen can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

As we work and study at home, it is wonderful to have a canine companion at our home and in our neighborhood walks. As we have no dog of our own, yours will be "top dog!"

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About Carmen H.

Communication

29 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We prioritize one dog at a time. However, sometimes two dogs will overlap in stay. Fortunately, we have more than one floor to keep them separate and plenty of people at home to give love and attention.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Carmen H. would like to know about your pet

We would love to know what preferences your dog has: everything from time of meals and walks to style of walks. We know the importance of routine.

A typical day

We are a home of dog snugglers who also like a long walk. Throwing for fetch is one of our favorite pastimes. Dogs are allowed on beds if it is fine with you. We will follow your rules.

Location

Falls Church, VA

Carmen H.'s Neighborhood

Carmen H. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Work-from-home family of dog lovers

Pet care experience

As a child and later as an adult I was privilege to raise several dogs. Now I have a teen (the youngest of our four kids) who shares my love of canines. As a stay-at-home mom who works from home, I am blessed with flexibility and time for furry friends. Additionally, my teen studies at home. Called the "dog whisperer," she devotes herself to canines. We live in a large house with ample space and expansive fenced yard. There is nothing we enjoy more than playing fetch in this space. Dogs have the option of sleeping at the foot of beds or sometimes even in the middle! Although we typically prioritize one dog a time, we occasionally overlap dogs for stays. We especially enjoy hosting dog siblings from the same family. Sadly, we are not able to receive Pit Bull or Pit Bull mix dogs.

Reviews

rachel_jones@nicklesgroup.com
Boarding • Aug 11, 2026
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Carmen and her family took amazing care of Roxie while we were on vacation! She was so spoiled she almost didn't want to come home. We trust them with our Roxie completely and will definitely be using them again.

David H.
Boarding • Jul 18, 2026
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Always a joy for our pup to stay with Carmen and family - they love on and care for him and send us lots of updates!

Yaxuan W.
Boarding • Jun 01, 2026
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Carmen and family took great care of our corgi over a weekend. They are experienced, shared frequent updates, and gave our pup loads of love.

Jenna G.
Boarding • Apr 25, 2026
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Carmen and her family took amazing care of our dog, Finley. Finley is shy at first, and Carmen was very patient and loving. Carmen kept us updated with plenty of photos and messages on how Finley was doing and all the fun she was having. We will definitely trust Carmen with Finley’s care in the future.

About Carmen H.

Communication

29 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We prioritize one dog at a time. However, sometimes two dogs will overlap in stay. Fortunately, we have more than one floor to keep them separate and plenty of people at home to give love and attention.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Carmen H. would like to know about your pet

We would love to know what preferences your dog has: everything from time of meals and walks to style of walks. We know the importance of routine.

A typical day

We are a home of dog snugglers who also like a long walk. Throwing for fetch is one of our favorite pastimes. Dogs are allowed on beds if it is fine with you. We will follow your rules.

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Carmen H.

Star Sitter

Falls Church, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
94 reviews