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Carmen M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients
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Carmen M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $54 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
22 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time

Pet care experience

Your Dog Will Feel at Home

WHAT I OFFER: I have a single family home, and a small 14 yo friendly bichon, Jasmine. Your dog will be made part of the family. I’ve never had more than 4 doggie guests at a time. I believe in kindness to all animals, and I want to make your dog comfortable and safe. I’m over 60 and responsible. No other humans at home. No doggy door, and a fenced yard. No carpets, and I don’t mind cleaning up messes (except as described below). I provide a pee pad for when I have to leave the house. I don’t allow dogs in my bedroom but sleep on the couch with doggie guests so that they know I’m nearby.. I allow them to sleep on the other couch or in the cushy basket you provide. (I have extras) Adept at dog walking, including multiple. DROP INS AT YOUR PLACE: I can drop in to feed your cat or dog but I do not board cats. Wish my allergies would permit it, but alas. BOARDING YOUR DOG(S): I only accept NON SHEDDING breeds up to 40 pounds (at full grown size). Your dog(s) must be FRIENDLY with other dogs. If your dog pees on indoor vertical surfaces please look elsewhere. Please accept my apologies for these rather extreme restrictions. Puppies welcome. Non shedding breeds include Bichon, Poodle, ShihTzu, some Terriers, Havanese, Maltese, or a mix of any of these. MY PART-TIME DAYJOB: I work for the Seattle school district as a substitute. Please know that if school is in session, I won’t likely be home during the day for 7 hours. Have summers off, 2 weeks off at holidays in December, a week in Nov, a week in Feb and another in April. Peace and Smiles, Carmen

Qualifications

28 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
22 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
51 ratings
Sara C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 27, 2026

Mosey seemed to have a great Carmen and the other dogs that were with her! She sent regular updates and was generous with her house and treats for the dogs. Lots of great outside time with walks and backyard play.

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William B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 06, 2026

Great fenced yard. Wonderful host.

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Brian T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 04, 2026

Carmen was great. I appreciated photos she consistently sent. Her communication was great with responses to my questions very quickly.

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John T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 08, 2025

Bella had a great time!

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Adrian L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 09, 2024

Carmen took great care of our dog! She was graciously accommodating of our schedule and very responsive! Would highly recommend her to others!

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Faith S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 12, 2023

Carmen is an amazing dog sitter, and we're so grateful we found her. She's genuinely caring and thoughtful, always looking out for our furry baby. It meant a lot to us that she proactively sent us many adorable pictures of our furry baby while we were apart. It made us incredibly happy. Thank you Carmen for taking care of our little furry baby. Thank you ! Faith S

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Pets

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Carmen can host up to 5 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.