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Charles S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Charles S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $30 per visit

Highlights

Charles has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Dog's Best Friend

I have cared for dogs for 30+ years, both my personal companion dogs (Labrador Retrievers, each of which live beyond their 15th birthdays!) as well as friends', relatives', and neighbors dog. I have been blessed to spend time with and care for senior dogs, as well as puppies, adolescent, and adult dogs. I'm an avid walker and prefer the companionship of a dog on my journeys.

Qualifications

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

This may sound like I'm boasting, but dogs "know" me. They are all unique, but they almost always "connect" with me. I understand them as well as their needs and wants, and they "get" me.

Ratings and reviews

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42 ratings
Ralph G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 11, 2026

Charlie did a great job taking care of our dogs. They got plenty of walks and were well cared for.

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Meghan G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 28, 2026

Charlie was amazing, he went above and beyond for our dogs while we were out of the country getting married. Can’t recommend him enough!

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Shannon O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 20, 2026

Thank you Charlie! Everything went perfect!

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Brittany I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 15, 2026

Charles is very kind and dependable!

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Rayne F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 07, 2026

we loved having charles watch freddy and he was well taken care of! we got updates throughout our stay!

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Lynette C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 27, 2026

Our pup just loves Charlie. We feel so comfortable leaving Charlie in charge of Frankie. Charlie kept the house spotless, I could hardly tell he had spent 5 days here! He even stripped the bed and put in washer! Charlie is our #1 go to for sitters.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm recently retired from being dually employed (law and finance.) I'm presently working on completing a novel and find myself with plenty of "extra time" compared to what I used to have. Walking and visiting with dogs helps to stimulate my thinking/idea process!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Charles can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your pet has any special needs or anxieties. Heat and distance tolerances are also important for me to be aware of for walks.
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.