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Charles K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Charles K.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Highlights

Enhanced background check
56 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

My Best Friends Are Dogs

I have had, rescued, and taken care of a wide variety of dogs from smaller malti-poos to a Dane who had been living on the street, was skin and bones, and ended up 188 lbs. Currently I have Pippa, a 7-year-old Labrador who is allergic to chicken, so I make part of her food. I am home most of the time, except when I host overly-complex board games at the Hickory Library or the Highland Rec Center -- and those sessions are at most 3 hours long.

Qualifications

95% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
88% bookings with photo updates
56 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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7 ratings
Chelsie S.
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Boarding • Sep 19, 2026

Charles, and sweet Pippa, were both very patient and great to work with.

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Kajal K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 09, 2026

Very communicative and detail oriented. We appreciated all the photos of our pup!

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Fariha P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 04, 2026

Charles was great with my high energy girl. She had a great fenced in yard to wander and a convenient dog door as well. She got along great with his dog Pippa. Charles was also very accommodating and kind enough to pick her up and drop her off while I had my car in the shop. I would definitely use Charles as a sitter again!

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Cyndy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 01, 2026

My girl played well with Charles's dog and she was worn out in a good way!

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Wanda M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 30, 2026

Charles did an excellent job at taking care of our very senior dog. He sent pics every day and updated us to how he was doing, how he was responding to him and his dog, and that he seemed comfortable with his surroundings. I really do appreciate his caring attitude toward Zeus; that gave us peace of mind while we were vacationing. We will definitely ask him to care for Zeus on our next vacation, and I will pass on to my friends that Charles is a wonderful canine caregiver. I appreciate Charles and Rover!

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Meghan M.
Jul 29, 2026

Charlie cared for three of my pups over the years. When my dog, Spike, got older, Charlie had no problem giving oral meds and helping Spike with his mobility issues. He provides a caring home with plenty of stimulation for the pups in his care. Your dog is sure to love their stay with Charlie!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am home most days, except when I am hosting 3-hour board games at the local library and rec center. Otherwise, I take care of our house and rental properties.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a large fenced yard -- especially-so since my house sits along North Center Street. I also use carabiners to make sure that gates are locked.

Pets

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Charles can host up to 2 pets per night
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.