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Carolyn R.

4.9 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients
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Carolyn R.

4.9 out of 5 stars
14 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$77 total per night

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

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

I'm known as the Pet Whisperer.

I've had dogs and cats my whole life, but I have also worked in animal welfare facilities caring for animals of all types (cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, mice, chinchillas) I"m on the board of an animal welfare organization, I have served as a cat adoption counselor and I am starting my own blog about the best ways to care for pets. The main reason I'm called the pet whisperer is because I talk in their language and animals just follow me. They sense that I think like they do vs how a human would think. I'm a big fan of all animals.

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
35 ratings
Meghna R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 14, 2026

Bailey had a great time for 3 days we left him. He enjoyed walks and company of other dogs. We also recieved regular updates.

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Wynn C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 04, 2026

Our very shy rescue dog warmed up to her quickly. She provided excellent care and was very flexible in dealing with our chaotic schedule.

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Dan E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 20, 2026

Carolyn did a great job with our dogs. She handled a Belgian Malinois and a German Shepherd combo like a pro!

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Wendy M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 17, 2026

Maverick Loves staying with Carolyn and we have peace of mind when he is with her.

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Wendy L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jan 06, 2026

Carolyn provided a warm, comfortable home for our pup and pampered her with lots of attention and care. Communication, updates, and photos were timely and appreciated! Carolyn is responsive and demonstrates a high level of care for the wellbeing and happiness of the pups.

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Wendy M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 13, 2025

Carolyn is truly incredible. From the moment Maverick—our 10-month-old pup—met her, she brought a sense of calm and command that he immediately responded to. He’s still young and was working through some anxiousness and fears of the unknown, and I honestly wasn’t sure how he would adjust while we were away. Over the six days he spent with her, his confidence transformed 100%. He went from whining and pacing to actually falling asleep on the short car ride home—a clear sign that the time he spent with Carolyn and the new habits she gently instilled helped him let go of so many worries. She gave him exactly what he needed: plenty of walks, car rides, and thoughtful trips to places with people to safely help him face his fears. These were things I didn’t think we could—or even should—do yet, but she handled everything with such expertise and intuition. I even learned a lot from this little trip. We’ve already decided she’s our primary caregiver whenever we’re out of town—maybe even for casual visits, because Maverick absolutely loved it there. Carolyn is amazing, and we’re so grateful to have found her.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm currently working part time so have plenty of time to commit for pet care. I also am studying pet massage therapy so my pets get lots of petting

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large home with 3 levels and fenced in backyard. I have a second fenced area within the backyard. I have two cats within the house but there's plenty of room to keep them separated if necessary.

A typical day

I love animals and talk to them constantly. I also like to stimulate their curiosity and get to their level of comprehension: I relate to animals on a deep level throughout the day.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Carolyn can host up to 3 pets per night
Please let me know if your dog or cat has special needs and or requires medication. I can administer most drugs and therapy but I will let you know if not
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%.