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Carmen S.

New Braunfels, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Services

Carmen can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I’m currently available to provide care any day of the week, including holidays unless stated otherwise, just ask! I’m pretty flexible and can usually adapt to last minute requests, so feel free to reach out and we can try to work something out. I’m always happy to provide updates and photos during visits if you’d like them as well. I don't currently work outside of Rover jobs, so I'm also available any time of day for jobs and meet and greets. I'm happy to go off-app for repeat clients, to avoid the extra fees that Rover takes (20-30% off sitter pay and 10% extra charge to the owners that goes straight to them). Going through Rover for the first booking will ensure both parties feel comfortable and trustworthy before moving forward with direct arrangements. Feel free to ask more about this!

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About Carmen S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I will give my full attention and care to both your pet and your home. I’m willing to go above and beyond to keep your pet comfortable and your home clean and mess-free. I keep food dishes clean, toys picked up, and always make sure all doors, windows, and gates are properly locked and secured before leaving your home. I can carefully follow any special instructions provided, and I will care for your animals with the same love, patience, and attention to detail that I give to my own.

Information Carmen S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know in advance if your pet has any behavioral issues, aggression/reactivity, special needs, medication, or anything else that I should know before handling them.

A typical day

I come prepared with treats, extra supplies (all cleaned thoroughly), and the energy to play as long as your pet would like. Let me know if you're comfortable with them having other treats, or if you'd rather stick to only your own. I can show you what I have on hand at the moment, and will not give your pet unfamiliar treats without your permission and knowledge. I usually do not bring toys to avoid mixing germs between pets, but I can provide tougher treats or bones to chew on, as some pets can be very anxious at first and it can help to keep them occupied. I can offer whatever enrichment you're comfortable with, and will answer any questions you may have regarding it. Just let me know if there's anything you need from me, and adequate entertainment will be given with whatever materials I have to work with.

Location

New Braunfels, TX

Carmen S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Lifelong Animal Lover

Pet care experience

I've had a strong passion for animals since I was very young, and I've spent years caring for them whenever I had the chance. Visiting zoos, animal shelters, and spending time with friends' pets eventually led me to start pet sitting and dog walking at a young age as well. Through over a decade of hands on experience, personal research, and owning reptiles, cats, and other small species, I've learned how to care for a wide variety of animals, including cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, rodents, fish, and even insects and snails. I combine compassion, patience, and responsibility to make sure every pet feels safe, comfortable, and cared for according to their individual needs. I’m especially knowledgeable about cats and very familiar with canine body language. I also care for stray cats in my neighborhood, which has given me even more experience understanding animal behavior and building trust with shy or nervous pets. However, I’m committed to providing the same level of attentive care to every animal I work with. I’m comfortable with most ages, sizes, and species of pets, excluding babies that still need to be bottle fed. Please let me know in advance if your pet has severe aggression, medical concerns, or special care instructions, and provide emergency contact information for a veterinarian or trusted person if needed. I can help with everything from walks and playtime to feeding, cleanup, litter boxes, and poop scooping. I understand that pet care can sometimes be messy, and I’m patient with accident-prone animals. Animal care is something I genuinely care deeply about, and I always strive to provide an experience that leaves both pets and owners feeling happy, comfortable, and confident. I look forward to meeting you and your animals!

Cat care experience

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Cat Approved, Owner Trusted

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

Reviews

Jaylyn A.
House Sitting • Jul 09, 2026
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Best sitter we’ve ever had. Handled the unexpected so well and I’ve never felt more comfortable with someone watching our dogs while we were away! We have a 110lb big dog and a smaller 35lb dog and we had Carmen stay at our place while we were a few states away for just under a week. Can’t recommend enough!

Robert H.
House Sitting • Jun 15, 2026
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Carmen is worth the five star. Not only did she do an excellent job with the house sitting, but my two babies will miss her. I will continue to use her for all future needs, if she accepts.

Rachel H.
Drop-In Visits • May 31, 2026
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Carmen had good communication and took great care of our boy.

Salem R.
Dec 16, 2025

She was great with the cats. Fed and played, kept up well with Figaro as a kitten. Mama Missy gets into the garage whenever we open it and Carmen got her back into the house this time. She took over dog sitting for us once on top of our own cats; and sometimes we had her babysit our kids as well, all went perfectly. She's great with kids and animals and obviously very passionate about animals. Well worth it.

About Carmen S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I will give my full attention and care to both your pet and your home. I’m willing to go above and beyond to keep your pet comfortable and your home clean and mess-free. I keep food dishes clean, toys picked up, and always make sure all doors, windows, and gates are properly locked and secured before leaving your home. I can carefully follow any special instructions provided, and I will care for your animals with the same love, patience, and attention to detail that I give to my own.

Information Carmen S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know in advance if your pet has any behavioral issues, aggression/reactivity, special needs, medication, or anything else that I should know before handling them.

A typical day

I come prepared with treats, extra supplies (all cleaned thoroughly), and the energy to play as long as your pet would like. Let me know if you're comfortable with them having other treats, or if you'd rather stick to only your own. I can show you what I have on hand at the moment, and will not give your pet unfamiliar treats without your permission and knowledge. I usually do not bring toys to avoid mixing germs between pets, but I can provide tougher treats or bones to chew on, as some pets can be very anxious at first and it can help to keep them occupied. I can offer whatever enrichment you're comfortable with, and will answer any questions you may have regarding it. Just let me know if there's anything you need from me, and adequate entertainment will be given with whatever materials I have to work with.

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Carmen S.

New Braunfels, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews