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Carri U.

Des Moines, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
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Feel at home with our loving family

Pet care experience

I've been an animal lover all my life, have volunteered at the Humane Society, and am CPR certified (including training specifically for canine life-saving techniques). When your cutie stays with us, they are treated as a beloved member of the family. My household includes my husband Chris, our 9 year old son Mars, and our two dogs. Our furry friends are Lola, a teeny tiny 15 year old Toy Chihuahua, and Sky, an 11 year old Canaan. We live in a house with a completely fenced dog run yard that is just for them! We are on a quiet, private street in Des Moines, a few blocks from the marina. We would love to welcome your dog into our home so that both of you can be comfortable while you're away! They receive lots of love and attention from all of us, but especially from our son Marsden, who adores pets so much that his first word was "dog"! We're an animal-loving family that would be honored to lavish attention on your furry friend. The feature of our home that dogs love best is our large deck overlooking Puget Sound. Pups bask in the afternoon sun, watch the wildlife, and take in the stunning sunsets. We've hosted lots of shy dogs, which become our best friends by the time they leave. They are allowed on our furniture and sleep in our bed if they need cuddles, unless you have rules against it. Our dogs are taken out every few hours, but we can usually adapt to your dog’s schedule, including walks, feeding, and playtime (especially since covid has us both working from home). Since our dogs are senior, we understand the unique needs of older dogs as well. We just had to say goodbye to our 17 year old corgi this summer after a very long, full, and healthy life, and since he was deaf we're also accustomed to special needs. If you're looking for a warm family who can provide the same nurturing care for your pup that you do, please feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to set up a meet and greet!

Reviews

Camille W.
Dog Boarding • okt. 02, 2023
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Carri, her family, and her home exemplify the perfect Rover experience. She truly loves and bonds with my dogs when they come to visit and there’s no doubt in my mind they are happy and safe whenever they are there. I would say I’m a helicopter dog owner but I don’t even need to reach out because she’s so communicative and updates me. Thank you so much Carri and tell Mars his friends will come back soon to hang out!

Kris and Quintessence N.
Drop-In Visits • des. 27, 2022
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Carrie did such a lovely job taking care of our cat Luna last minute - making sure she was fed and had pets and scritches as well as sending me adorable videos of my baby purring happily. Thank you so, so much.

Kris and Quintessence N.
Doggy Day Care • des. 12, 2022
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Carrie has been taking **wonderful** care of our young boy, Björn / Barnaby, since we moved to the area. He still has all his puppy energy and enjoys playing with their dog as well as playing and getting along well with other dogs as well. We're so happy we found her!

Kristina C.
Doggy Day Care • des. 09, 2022
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Our time with Carri and her family will go down in our books as the best ever dog sitter experience for us. They are truly the kindest, most sincere pet lovers out there. We knew our Max was always in the best care, and we know how much they loved our Max like their own 🐶. We are so overjoyed to have had Max with them and look forward to our paths crossing again, especially for doggy visits 💜 y’all are the truly the best!! xox

About Carri U.

Communication

72 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Our yard is very securely fenced for both large dogs and teeny tiny dogs. We've Lola-proofed the yard and she is just 3 pounds, plus we have a 100+ lb German Shepherd stay with us regularly. When weather is inclement, we take them out every few hours. We have some clients that crate train at night or when leaving the house, so we can accommodate that as well. As we have elderly dogs, we are experienced in administering medications and taking extra care to watch their mobility issues.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Carri U. would like to know about your pet

I love all types of dogs! Before your pet comes to stay with me I'll invite you to a meet and greet, to ensure they are comfortable with my child and our 2 dogs. I'll want to know what their schedules and personalities are like, if they have any health issues, and if there is anything special I need to know while they are in my care.

A typical day

We have a large variety of toys, and Mars is always ready to play with excited pups. Your dog will enjoy walks around the scenic hillsides of Des Moines. Our neighborhood is safe, dog friendly, and there are bunnies, squirrels, and occasionally eagles to watch from the deck. Depending on your dog and their energy level, we can take them to a local dog park, or just relax at home (we're a huge fan of cuddling), or let them nap on one of our many dog beds throughout the house.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$75per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$49per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$40per walk
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

Carri can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat

Carri can watch in your home

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

Availability

We work from home full-time, so dogs are rarely left alone. We often leave the door open to the deck, and dogs can use the stairs down to the private, securely fenced dog run. They have their own yard!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Carri U.

Communication

72 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Our yard is very securely fenced for both large dogs and teeny tiny dogs. We've Lola-proofed the yard and she is just 3 pounds, plus we have a 100+ lb German Shepherd stay with us regularly. When weather is inclement, we take them out every few hours. We have some clients that crate train at night or when leaving the house, so we can accommodate that as well. As we have elderly dogs, we are experienced in administering medications and taking extra care to watch their mobility issues.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Carri U. would like to know about your pet

I love all types of dogs! Before your pet comes to stay with me I'll invite you to a meet and greet, to ensure they are comfortable with my child and our 2 dogs. I'll want to know what their schedules and personalities are like, if they have any health issues, and if there is anything special I need to know while they are in my care.

A typical day

We have a large variety of toys, and Mars is always ready to play with excited pups. Your dog will enjoy walks around the scenic hillsides of Des Moines. Our neighborhood is safe, dog friendly, and there are bunnies, squirrels, and occasionally eagles to watch from the deck. Depending on your dog and their energy level, we can take them to a local dog park, or just relax at home (we're a huge fan of cuddling), or let them nap on one of our many dog beds throughout the house.

Location

Des Moines, WA

Carri U.'s Neighborhood

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Carri U.

Des Moines, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
136 reviews