Charlene H.
Wellesley, MA

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Animal Lover with Medical Training
Pet care experience
I'm 53 missing my 17year old Labordoodle named Marley. Looking to love on a couple of dogs and cats. Happy to help out. Im a Medical Trainer so I understand special diets and meds. Comfortable feeding, bathing, and walking dogs - puppies included. Happy to take your animal on Pup-Ventures 🐶I like Bossa Nova, Peaceful Music and some Classical. Not a huge tv watcher but can accommodate your pet. I'm ok with pets being on the bed at night. Let's meet and see if your pet likes me. If you KNOW in advance that your Pet has SEVERE SEPARATION ANXIETY: I require a Med Plan in place with unexpired Meds on hand BEFORE you leave. Current relationships with Vets are Mandatory for ALL Medical Pets. If you have a dog/cat that needs injectables or other medications, I require a short video so I can observe MED Prep, Special Food Prep and Baseline Behavior PRIOR to the Rover Stay. I DO care for Sick Pets and am available to take your pet to the ER so you can go to work or Vacation, However ER Visits are an additional fee because like the Human ER the wait to be seen/procedures to be completed can be 5-18Hours or Days. I use a ✂️💉Medicine Pill Dispenser for 🐈⬛ Cats and 🐶 Dogs. I’m a Medical Dog/Cat Sitter 🐶🐈⬛ So if you didn’t pay for an Exclusive Stay in Advance, I will be administering shots 💉and pills 💊 to other Pet Clients throughout the day but I WILL spend the bulk of my time with your Pet and Spend the night at your house. I usually schedule others during your Pet’s Naptime. FEE Schedule: $20 Meet & Greet Consultation Fee 👋🏽 +$50 Admin Fee for having ME make CHANGES TO THE SAME BOOKING Dates/Times MORE than 3 Times 📱BEFORE the Visit even Starts +$50 SAME DAY Meet & Greet Fee to Watch 🐶🐈⬛ +$50/VisitMedical Fee 🐈⬛Cat Drops-in💊💉 +$50/VisitMedical Fee 🐶Dog Drop-in 💊💉 $75/Visit 30min Dog Training Fee 🐕🦺🐾🐕 $150/Visit 60 min Dog Training Fee 🐕🐕🦺🐾 (+$50 Dog#2) Dog Training Fee +$100/Visit Emergency Visit /30 min $150/day Regular Overnight💤 Fee Dog🐶 #1 $150/day Regular Overnight 💤 Fee Cat 🐈⬛ #1 $150/day Overnight Dogs with Pills🐶 💊 $150/hr per Visit Dog Training Fee 🐕🐕🦺🐾 $150/day Medical/DiabeticDogs 🐶💊💉 $200/day Sick Medical Dogs 🐶💊💉 +$200/day Zero Contact from Pup/Cat Parents during Urgent/Intervention Care Calls from me 📞 $200/day for Animal #1 ALL Holidays, Including Easter & Jewish Holidays 🥳🍾🥂🎩💝🐇🇺🇸🦃🎄 $300/day Separation Anxiety:😿🙀☹️ Constant Screaming, Crying and Howling Dogs/Cats, 24hr criers etc...depending on accommodations. WILL ALWAYS provide Videos of excessive behaviors +$300/day Non-Disclosure Fee regarding your Pet's needs ie medical needs, sick pets, pets that like to runaway, pets that bite or any safety concerns, excessive separation anxiety concerns, excessive aggression and excessive or extra-ordinary pee/poop concerns. $300/day 🐶Dog Boarding at My House🏠 (Closed)❌ $1,000/day Exclusive Attention to your Animals’ Case -Medical Animals, Behavioral Challenges and simply Owners that want me to stay exclusively. (Complexity Dependent) ***Moving? Traveling? No Time to Transport your Pet? Don’t want your Pet to Fly✈️? Ask about Options for Travel Medical Transport ✈️🚗 for Animals. ***Unplanned & Non-Disclosed Stay Extensions*** All Unplanned Stay Extensions, that are ❌NOT DISCUSSED with me and confirmed in writing, for EVERY Type of Dog including Medical Dogs and Multiple Dogs will be DOUBLE CHARGED/day starting the day after the original contract is supposed to end. MEANING…. Actually come back because your fur babies WILL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. I’ve got to be honest and say I’ll miss you too 😂 ****Pre-Sanitation Requirement**** $200Fee/Clean 🧹🧽💦🪣🛏 Please understand you are agreeing to Advance Permissions for Cleaning the Space that I need to occupy if there is mold, dust, dirt, food particles on the floor, odor in the house, soiled and used linen on the bed and Sanitation of Kitchen, Bathroom and Living room Areas and Pet Areas if requesting a House Sitting… Payment MUST be thru Venmo or Zelle because it goes to the Contracted House Keeping Service. I have no problem watching your Pets however, I may need to Sanitize the space that I will be occupying for however long Rover Services will be needed or I may not agree to the booking. IF YOUR PET IS SICK,🤢🤧😷and Professional Services are retained because of excessive urine, fecal matter, constant diarrhea, or ANY Pet related accidents that require Professional Cleaning like your pet getting into flour, paint or wet kitty litter/clay etc… the price of the service will be built into the Rover Stay if I can not reach you for a card. All incidents and accidents will be documented with videos, pics and telephone calls to the Owners. ALL of the above incidents have happened to me multiple times. At the end of the day, I’m a regular person who wants an awesome stay with your pets while you are away. The boundaries are clear not to be punitive but to prevent Owners from taking advantage. Hopefully you will agree that the requests are normal. LEAVING: With 70% of ALL FLIGHTS ✈️ being canceled without notice, due to Crazy Weather, rescheduled or delayed by hours/days…. My ONLY Hard and Fast Rule IS… I leave/turn in the Keys etc once you LAND ✈️ in Boston. I have had too many instances where the Owners are on the plane, text that I can leave and then don’t take off for hours. Please remember I can’t feed or walk your pet if I’m locked out… and NO…. I WILL NOT get creative about trying to get back into your house. Either a locksmith will need to be called or you will have to make other arrangements but my contract with Rover requires me to contact the Rover Trust & Safety Team for a Lock Out. Let’s SAVE TIME and avoid My Anxiety and your distressed Pets’ Food/Bathroom Travel Delay Anxiety by planning ahead. I’m happy to LEAVE WHEN YOU ACTUALLY LAND ✈️ in Boston.
Reviews


Charlene provided exceptional care for our two cats during our recent two-week international vacation. Her reliability and dedication to our pets' wellbeing was evident from day one. She maintained her usual high standards - ensuring our cats had fresh food and water, keeping their litter boxes immaculate, and most importantly, showering them with the love and attention they crave. What makes Charlene truly special is how she goes beyond the basic care requirements. She spends quality time with each cat, making sure they feel comfortable and loved even while we're away. After using her services multiple times, we've come to appreciate not just her consistency, but her genuine affection for animals. Our cats are always content and well-adjusted when we return, which speaks volumes about the quality of care she provides. For longer trips especially, having someone like Charlene who treats your pets like family makes all the difference. We trust her completely and highly recommend her to anyone seeking reliable, loving pet care.

Charlene is always amazing!!! She’s the best with our little ol kitty


We just had Charlene care for our cats during a long weekend getaway, and once again she exceeded our expectations! Charlene is our trusted go-to cat sitter because she treats our pets like her own. She’s incredibly thorough with the daily essentials - keeping litter boxes spotless, ensuring fresh water and food are always available - but what really stands out is her genuine love for animals. Both of our cats (even the super skittish one!) clearly enjoy her visits and the quality time she spends with them. It’s such a relief to travel knowing the furry family members are in such capable and caring hands. Charlene’s consistency and dependability have earned our complete trust, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book her again or recommend her to fellow pet parents!

Charlene was amazing with our senior cat. He tends to get lonely and she spent extra time each day with him, and also was so thoughtful as to find a music channel that he enjoyed. Will happily book again!
About Charlene H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am familiar with crated dogs, dogs that need assistance going up steps - my dog was a Senior dog and he was a lot of work, I had to carry him up and down the steps. I'm used to wiping feet upon entry and washing in the tub if necessary. Basically happy to accommodate your pet's routine including giving allergy, insulin, and all types of Meds.
Information Charlene H. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your Pup has PTSD or any trauma issues I should know about. If he is sick, please give additional instructions and leave a credit card on file with the Vet. Please let me know if your Pup is a loaner, a pack animal, scared of dogs that are specific colors or sizes, socialized, thinks he is a person, uncomfortable with children wanting to pet him, impatient, in heat or basically an old man.
A typical day
Would love to stick to your dog’s normal routine as closely as possible. Morning walks & meds if necessary, breakfast with lots of morning loving. then down time while I work, 2-3hrs later I’ll return for a quick walk/playtime around lunchtime then back to work for 2-3hrs then Dinner time for Pup then a walk after. Then couch time unless your Pup is scheduled differently. Lastly a quick outside pee before bed then sleep time. I’m ok with Pup on the bed unless he starfishes and chases rabbits in his dreams. :) My goal is to be the least disruptive as possible because I’m not the Pup-Parents. I talk to animals and usually they show me where the snacks are.lol. Open to any instructions.
Services
Charlene can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work Part-time Flex. I have a flexible schedule that I set myself so I can be available for specific requests. I have a new Infinity so I prefer to drive yours if possible for pet transport. Able to walk in rain and snow. Happy to video chat whenever. I AM a Dog Trainer. Ask me about what that would look like for your Pet and Family.
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About Charlene H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am familiar with crated dogs, dogs that need assistance going up steps - my dog was a Senior dog and he was a lot of work, I had to carry him up and down the steps. I'm used to wiping feet upon entry and washing in the tub if necessary. Basically happy to accommodate your pet's routine including giving allergy, insulin, and all types of Meds.
Information Charlene H. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your Pup has PTSD or any trauma issues I should know about. If he is sick, please give additional instructions and leave a credit card on file with the Vet. Please let me know if your Pup is a loaner, a pack animal, scared of dogs that are specific colors or sizes, socialized, thinks he is a person, uncomfortable with children wanting to pet him, impatient, in heat or basically an old man.
A typical day
Would love to stick to your dog’s normal routine as closely as possible. Morning walks & meds if necessary, breakfast with lots of morning loving. then down time while I work, 2-3hrs later I’ll return for a quick walk/playtime around lunchtime then back to work for 2-3hrs then Dinner time for Pup then a walk after. Then couch time unless your Pup is scheduled differently. Lastly a quick outside pee before bed then sleep time. I’m ok with Pup on the bed unless he starfishes and chases rabbits in his dreams. :) My goal is to be the least disruptive as possible because I’m not the Pup-Parents. I talk to animals and usually they show me where the snacks are.lol. Open to any instructions.
Location
Wellesley, MA


Charlene H.
Wellesley, MA