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Carmen R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Carmen R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $55 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Love all types of animals!

Hi my name is Carmen I enjoy working and being around dogs. I have had experience taking care of animals, I have sheltered three stray cats and I have previously owned a dog. I am very energetic and enjoy long walks. I have a fenced yard and would play outside with the pups when the temperature allows it. You know how random the Chicago weather can be! I would like to take care of both dogs and cats of any age. I prefer to walk/board small or medium sized dogs, but I am willing to service a larger dog if they are more on the calmer/friendly side. During boarding and Daycares I give updates to pet parents at least every 2-4 hours, or anytime the pet parents are most comfortable with. Please feel free to contact me with any question you may have about my services. Thank you, Carmen

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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37 ratings
Athina L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 25, 2026

Carmen and Hezues were great! I feel like my dog had a great time with them and was very well taken care of. The communication was so on point and I appreciated it all. So glad I found them!

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Brian S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 10, 2026

Carmen and her husband did a wonderful job taking care of our 3 year old goldendoodle. Our dog is very anxious but Carmen allowed her to warm up to her and felt better after a few days of getting to know the family. Carmen and her husband have strong knowledge and responsibility for taking care of dogs and their experience is evident when you meet them. Definitely a trusting family and would have them care for my dog again. Great communication from them when I was away on vacation.

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Elizabeth R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 30, 2025

I used Carmen a few times. Always does a great job!

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Burhan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 06, 2025

Carmen was absolutely lovely in taking care of our pup! She bonded easily and well with her from the start, so our dog had no problem separating the evening we boarded her with Carmen. Carmen is timely, professional, friendly, and kind. We are able to take comfort in leaving our pet in Carmen's care!

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Elizabeth O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 12, 2024

Carmen took great care of my dogs. One of my dogs needs 3 meds twice day, and she handled that with no problem. I would use her again.

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Elizabeth R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 02, 2024

I’m so grateful I found this kind couple. My senior dog can be somewhat grumpy and likes to sleep a lot. They were understanding and let him curl up in his blanket. I received updates and pictures. They let me know he was eating and going for walks and were responsive in a very timely manner when I asked how he was doing. I highly recommend them and would use them again to care for my dog.

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

A typical day

walks near dog parks/regular parks Indoor play like tug-of-war

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Carmen can host up to 2 pets per night
Please include information about the dogs habits and their temperament ( are they calm, or aggressive) What does your furry animal like to do, what do they fear, do they have any trigger. Do they have a feeding schedule or a bathroom schedule. How are they around other dogs.
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.