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Carrie J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Carrie J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $26 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Why I quit my 9 to 5

Hello! My name is Carrie, please allow me to introduce myself and explain to you why I quit my Monday through Friday 9 to 5 job. The short answer is simply because I love animals and from a very young age I wanted to work with animals and I wanted to help them. My passion has always been about helping animals so I helped anyway I could. I first started out working at a Pet Grooming Salon and there I bathed the animals, it was an awesome learning experience and I loved it! I am a firm believer that things only set in motion when it's time for them to happen, I tried to force my dreams into happening sooner and it never worked but I still wanted to find a way to help, even if it wasn't this big dream I had envisioned. I reached out to ASPCA, I participated in fundraisers for the Bella SPCA Foundation, I have rescued a few cats over the years and I began pet sitting for my family and friends and anyone who I could get my name out to and all the while working at a job that I was good at but it never fed my soul. "There is the most dangerous risk of all, the risk of not doing what you love, on the bet that you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later." This year my dream set in motion and I became in a position where I can focus on a Career working with animals full time. I do have two cats of my own; I have a 13 y/o Tuxedo cat, her name is Peaches Mari and I have a 2 y/o cat named Neko Lilo. I rescued Neko when she was 6 weeks old. Peaches and Neko are polar opposites but they love each other. I will love and care for your pet as much as I do my two cats, they're not "just a pet," they're my family. I cater to my cats, some may say they're spoiled but I like to think they're loved. I want your cat or dog to feel loved, safe and happy when I care for them. I am available for your temporary and permanent needs. I have committed to making this a full time Career. I am available to you whenever I'm needed, whether it be for your temporary or permanent needs. I currently live in a rent house and eventually I hope to have a space available to board at my future home but until then I'll be able to take care of your fur babies in their own safe space. I offer drop in visits and walking as well. I can ensure you that I will leave your home just as it was and I will check that all your doors are closed and locked before I leave each time. When I do drop in visits at your home I will feed them and make sure they have plenty of water. I will let them outside to potty or I will walk them; I will clean litter boxes too and I will clean up any messes that are made. You can be comfortable knowing they will receive all the love, attention and care while they're with me and please let me know if your animal has any special needs, out of the normal care, that will need to be met while they're in my care. I have training in CPR/First Aid and I can administer oral medications.

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I will care for them, in your home, however you need. I like to keep them on their original schedules as much as possible, so I will do everything you would normally do for them.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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34 ratings
Drop-In Visits • Apr 21, 2026

Carrie J. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Drop-In Visits • Jul 03, 2025

Carrie J. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Cami M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 04, 2025

Carrie was absolutely outstanding. She went above and beyond. She was honest, punctual, and provided just what we needed for peace of mind that our cats were well taken care of. Can’t recommend her enough!

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Elijah R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 03, 2023

Carrie is awesome! Took very good care of our kitty and made sure she got everything she needed. She is also very communicative and send pictures throughout her visit. Highly recommend!

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Katie Lynn M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 01, 2023

We have used Carrie several times and will continue to! Carrie is awesome with the pets!!

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Jessi D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 15, 2022

If I could give Carrie 10 stars I would. This is the first time I have traveled where I have not once worried about our pets at home, great communication! Carrie went over and beyond and truly cared for our pets. I cannot recommend her enough!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I invest 100 percent of my spare time into Rover, I no longer have a 9 to 5 job; so I am available for any drop in visits or walks that you may need. I am very flexible with your schedule.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Carrie can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if they have any health issues, special needs, diet or exercise restrictions, or behaviors that I may need to know about or if there is anything you think I need to tend to. Thank you.
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.