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Charles A.

Bushwick, New York City, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
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Services

Charles can host

Cats
Takes only 1 client at a time

Charles can care for

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

Availability

I currently work part-time and have an abundance of free time. I have availability Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Thursday afternoons and Weekends are when I find myself out of the house for extended periods of time but I still fit three walks in a day and am home in the evening for dinner/playtime. I usually do walks in the mornings and early afternoons, but when dog sitting I make sure to get one more walk in the evening.

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About Charles A.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours

Dog skills

11 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I currently live in an apartment within walking distance of three city parks. I typically give two walks a day while dog sitting to these parks, but that usually depends on the age of the dog and whether more walks are needed. I grew up with a Great Pyrenees, which are very stubborn about their routines, so I follow client instructions as closely as possible to decrease separation anxiety for the dog. For cats, I’ve removed all house plants from my apartment to ensure they don’t get sick. I have multiple toys, scratch pads, and nooks and crannies that cats love to hide/perch on. I usually schedule playtime before dinner to follow their hunt-eat-sleep instinct and keep my door creaked open so they can access me and more importantly my window facing a fire escape with a pigeon nest.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Location

New York City, NY

Charles A.'s Neighborhood

Animal-Loving Ecologist & Pet Owner

Pet care experience

Hello! I’m an ecological archaeologist with a passion for wildlife and animal care. As a lifelong dog owner I began dog sitting and walking at the age of 12 for family friends and neighbors. Throughout high school and college I volunteered at local animal shelters fostering dogs, caring for senior animals, training puppies, and organizing adoption/fundraising events. I also continued dog and cat sitting throughout college and picked it up as a side hustle since moving to NYC. Recently, one family I help out suggested I get on Rover, so here I am! I would love to meet you, your pet, and start getting our steps in!

Cat care experience

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Animal-Loving Ecologist & Pet Owner

Charles also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Arvind R.
Boarding • Jun 29, 2026
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Charles was the best. Nicest person ever and even had extra litter and food for Momo when I forgot to bring mine and the food ran out. Also sent cute updates. Highly recommend

Anne-Marie J.
May 04, 2026

Charlie has kept my baby kitty Chimi safe and happy every time he has watched her! He has watched her every time I've left the city and it's nice to not have to worry about her wellbeing. 10/10 would recommend!

David M.
May 02, 2026

Charlie is a very dependable and organized person. He loves animals and treats our dog like family. I would highly recommend him for your service.

About Charles A.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours

Dog skills

11 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I currently live in an apartment within walking distance of three city parks. I typically give two walks a day while dog sitting to these parks, but that usually depends on the age of the dog and whether more walks are needed. I grew up with a Great Pyrenees, which are very stubborn about their routines, so I follow client instructions as closely as possible to decrease separation anxiety for the dog. For cats, I’ve removed all house plants from my apartment to ensure they don’t get sick. I have multiple toys, scratch pads, and nooks and crannies that cats love to hide/perch on. I usually schedule playtime before dinner to follow their hunt-eat-sleep instinct and keep my door creaked open so they can access me and more importantly my window facing a fire escape with a pigeon nest.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
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Charles A.

Bushwick, New York City, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews