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Carol and Ralph L.

Star Sitter

Houston Heights, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
676 reviews
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Carol's Critter Sitters

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Welcome to Carol's Critter Sitters If you travel for business or pleasure we're here for you! HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Saturday: 7AM to 7PM Sunday: 9AM to 7PM DAYCARE: Mon-Fri: 7AM - 7PM OVERNIGHT BOARDING: Our boarding rates are based on a 24 hour timeframe. Please bring your pet on a leash and have an identification tag on their collar. All guests must be current with vaccinations and we require a copy of current vaccination records. This policy is protection for your pet and our other guests. All guests over 9 months must be spayed or neutered and on flea preventative. WE MUST HAVE DROP OFF AND PICK UP TIMES AT TIME OF BOOKING. WE CAN NO LONGER ACCEPT BOOKINGS WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION. Thanks! ON NON HOLIDAY WEEKENDS WE HAVE A TWO NIGHT MINIMUM FOR BOARDING. ON THE WEEKS OF MAJOR HOLIDAYS WE HAVE A MINIMUM THREE NIGHT BOARDING POLICY AND CAN NOT ACCEPT DAYCARE BOOKINGS. Carol's Critter Sitters is a professional pet sitting service catering to clients in the Houston Heights and surrounding areas. We offer doggie day care and boarding in our home but can also visit your pet in your home. Unfortunately we can't do overnight stays because we have pets in our home that need evening care. Our backyard is extremely large and just right for dogs to romp and play! Lengthy play times throughout the day in cooler weather. During the heat of the Summer, play times are longer in the early morning with 10-15 minute breaks throughout the day and again longer after the heat of the day. Potty breaks are @ every 2-3 hours for @ 10 minutes, Once the weather cools down play times are extended throughout the day. . Are you going on vacation or away for the holidays? We're available! We can't wait to meet you and your wonderful pet! Carol has extensive experience working with a wide variety of animals. Her experience includes work as a Veterinary Technician and as a Zookeeper. Her internship was completed at the Houston Zoo. We are retired so we're home and usually one of us is here while the other shops, runs errands etc. Once in a blue moon we might go out to dinner but we aren't gone long! We have a fenced in yard for playtime. We feed everyone separately to avoid food bandits. At bedtime we provide our guests with cots and soft beds. We are retired so we're at home 24/7 to care for our guests. We go outside with your pet every 2 hours for playtime. If one of us runs errands the other stays home to watch over our guests. We have a 1/3 acre fenced yard perfect for running and playing. In the summer months we have a splash pool for the more adventurous. We are a retired couple so we're home all the time. If one of us has errands to run then the other is home to watch over the guests. We have a very large fenced yard perfect for running and playing. We go outside for play and potty time @ every two hours throughout the day. In the summer months we are especially careful of the heat. We keep buckets and bowls of fresh water inside and outside at all times. We are retired so we're always home to care for your babies. If I have an appointment or if I need to shop, Ralph is home. If Ralph needs to run an errand I'm at home with the pups. Our fenced 1/3 acre yard is perfect for playing and running. Every guest sleeps in canine comfort on a raised cot or a soft fluffy bed.

Reviews

Gina C.
Dog Boarding • Apr 12, 2024
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Both of my girls seemed very happy when I picked them up! My younger dog had a great time running around and playing with the other dogs in Carol’s large back yard. Thank you Carol for taking good care of them while I was gone!

Gabrielle L.
Dog Boarding • Apr 08, 2024
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Carol and Ralph are awesome, our pup can be anxious but they took care of her and she was able to get comfortable. She ended up sitting on both of their laps which is a big deal for Shoobie. Carol sent me a bunch of pictures and she looked so happy!

Parita G.
Dog Boarding • Mar 31, 2024
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Very kind and felxible

Tori E.
Dog Boarding • Mar 24, 2024
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Carol and Ralph are our go-to in Houston! They love our dog as their own. There is no one better ❤️

About Carol and Ralph L.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We have a huge open concept kitchen/living room with raised cots and soft fluffy beds for our guests. The backyard is very huge and is fenced, perfect for running and playing

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Carol and Ralph L. would like to know about your pet

The age of the pet Does the pet have current vaccinations Is the pet is housebroken Does the pet have any medical condition Any known allergies Can the pet climb fences Is the pet an escape artist Is the pet destructive? IE: Does he/she chew shoes or furniture What is the pets favorite type of toy Does the pet have fear of thunder? Is the pet afraid of vacuum cleaner or broom?

A typical day

We have tons of toys for tug of war and keep away. A kiddie pool provides splash fun. We freshen the pool water throughout the day.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$39per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$25per day

Carol and Ralph can host

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

Carol and Ralph can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

We are retired so we're here 24/7 to take care of our guests. We rarely go out together. If I go to Kroger,Ralph stays home with the kids and if we need anything from Home Depot Ralph goes and I stay with the guests.

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Not available
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Calendar last updated 16 hours ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Carol and Ralph L.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We have a huge open concept kitchen/living room with raised cots and soft fluffy beds for our guests. The backyard is very huge and is fenced, perfect for running and playing

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Carol and Ralph L. would like to know about your pet

The age of the pet Does the pet have current vaccinations Is the pet is housebroken Does the pet have any medical condition Any known allergies Can the pet climb fences Is the pet an escape artist Is the pet destructive? IE: Does he/she chew shoes or furniture What is the pets favorite type of toy Does the pet have fear of thunder? Is the pet afraid of vacuum cleaner or broom?

A typical day

We have tons of toys for tug of war and keep away. A kiddie pool provides splash fun. We freshen the pool water throughout the day.

Location

Houston, TX

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Carol and Ralph L.

Star Sitter

Houston Heights, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
676 reviews