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Maria del Carmen & Andrew James R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients
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Maria del Carmen & Andrew James R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

£43 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Maria del Carmen & Andrew James have Star Sitter status!
Identity Verified
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Home from home doggy care 🐶

Hi! We’re Maria, Andy and family. We are passionate dog lovers with years of experience caring for pets of all sizes and personalities. Dogs are truly a part of our family, and we know how important it is for pet parents to feel confident their furry friends are in good hands. We have a natural connection with animals and are dedicated to ensuring every dog feels safe, happy, and loved while you’re away.

Qualifications

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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45 ratings
Gina C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 03, 2026

Carmen and Andrew were amazing as usual. They look after him and spoilt him. He loves to be with them. Milo was like at home. Thanks for everything.

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Helen B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 27, 2026

Maria and Andrew are incredibly caring and I appreciate their enthusiasm when looking after Poppy! She absolutely loves staying with them. It's lovely how many photos they send through so I can see what a great time she is having. They give her the best holiday. Thank you once again 😊

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HELEN P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 23, 2026

Maria, Andrew and their family have looked after Tyson a number of times for us - he is always made to feel part of their family and is so well looked after- we get regular photos of what he’s been up to which puts our mind at rest Couldn’t wish for anyone better to look after him ,- they are amazing - thank you so much 😃😃

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Sarah B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 29, 2026

We are so happy to have found somewhere that Alfie is so comfortable. It really feels like he has had a holiday as well! We got lots of lovely photos that made us feel at ease and know he was very well looked after. Thank you! We will be using again!

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Sarah B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 14, 2026

This was a practice stay before a long visit and Alfie seemed to have a great time. We got lots of photos that showed him both having fun and relaxing, which made us feel at ease. We look forward to dropping him off again on Saturday and are happy knowing he is well looked after while we are getting married abroad!

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Natasha H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 03, 2026

Would highly recommend Maria and Andrew, they are super lovely and our dog Daisy always has a brilliant time. They always keep us updated with how she is doing and send plenty of pictures!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

We are available for day and night care and walkings 🐶🐶🐶we will have lovely walks (matched to each pet's needs) and time at home with family ❤️

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We live in Wollaton in a spacious house with a fully secure garden. We are fortunate to have plenty of lovely walking routes around us, so we spend a lot of time exploring, weather permitting 😊

A typical day

We are here to ensure your dog has an engaging, fun, and comfortable experience while you’re away! With lovely walks and games like fetch, find and tug-of-war to keep them active. Every dog in our care is treated like family, with personalised attention, plenty of play, and regular updates for you. Your pet’s happiness and well-being are our top priority!

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Maria del Carmen & Andrew James can host up to 2 pets per night
They will be well looked after while in our care, they will be treated like family, they will have a great time, and they will feel at ease ☺️ Please note, we are unable to look after dogs that are not house-trained or that use training pads.
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.