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Carol D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Carol D.

4.9 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$105 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Enhanced background check
35 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

AWESOME DOG MOM ISO FURRY FRIENDS

I have had the joy of my Service Dog Annabelle for several years now. As a retired RN and horsewoman, animals are my joy in life. I care for dogs of all ages and sizes, including a special group of geriatric pet clients.

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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51 ratings
Genesis S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 11, 2026

Carol took wonderful care of my Golden Retriever, Haley, while I was away. Haley stayed in Carol’s home, and I had complete peace of mind knowing she was being well taken care of. Carol provided regular updates and photos, which I really appreciated. When I picked Haley up, she was relaxed and content. Carol is kind and reliable, I would absolutely trust her with Haley again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and dependable dog sitter.

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Daniel S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 09, 2026

Carol is extremely professional and has a great place for boarding my elusive elderly cat. I was impressed that Carol was able to coax Kitty out and give her some company - no mean feat. 100% would rebook.

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Genesis S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 18, 2026

My golden retriever, Haley, stayed with Carol for an overnight stay and everything went smoothly. Communication was good and I appreciated the updates during her stay.

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Amara B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 11, 2026

Carol was incredibly responsive and a good communicator. We booked last minute on Mother’s Day while on a weekend trip. She was welcoming and our dog seemed very happy! We’d certainly try to book her again next time we visit Monterey and Carmel.

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Amber K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 06, 2026

Carol and her sister are both so nice and did a great job taking care of my pets. My dog & cat both came home happy and obviously well cared for - no hint of anxiety, just nice & tired after a fun rover stay. And thank you for the willingness to accomodate with pickup time!

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Meera P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 01, 2026

Carol was wonderful. She accommodated a last minute request after two other Rovers canceled on us. Oni was well taken care of care of and seemed like she’d had a great time. We will definitely turn to Carol again next time we are in town.

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Schedule

I’m a retired RN, living my best life in Seaside California. I am an after school educational have ample time for your fur babies and will love them like my own♥️

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 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in fully fenced home where dogs are the only houseguest. All dogs are taken out every 2 hours & as needed for potty and play. I’m very comfortable at a clients home too.

Pets

A typical day

I love to take my furry friends on long walks thru Garland Park and up around Carmel Valley Ranch. When in Carmel, the scenic stroll along the Carmel Beach to Carmel River State Beach is every canines dream… so many new smells to enjoy and lots of new dogs along the way. I trained my Service dog Annabelle and enjoy working with animals. I have been a trained Horsewoman all my life, and ridden horses in Carmel Valley since I was a little girl. I particularly like to work with dogs and horses on corrective training, for behaviors that are undesirable. With that in mind, I also get a lot of joy when an animal adapts to training. Then getting to watch their confidence grow is pretty remarkable.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Carol can host up to 5 pets per night
I like to know if an animal has any special needs. I am able to adapt to any special needs or circumstances that might arise in the course of time I am caring for your dog or cat; including medication and vet care.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.