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Raphael C.

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Raphael C.

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Contact for Boarding

from €40 per night

Highlights

Identity Verified
18 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Comfy and Safe Environment For All Pets!

Hi my name is Raphael Cardoso. I was born in Curacao but my parents are Brazilian! I’m 18 years old and have had pets my entire life, I also have 5 years of experience pet sitting and dog walking. My mother is the person you can thank for giving me a lot of knowledge on how to take care of animals and how to take in account their feelings and emotions. The main reason I’m on this app is because I really miss my dogs and cats back home. So I would be more than happy to provide you the service of taking care of your pets!!

Cat care experience

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Comfy and Safe Environment for Cats

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

Qualifications

92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

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DT V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 17, 2026

The cats were really taken good care of and when there were possible health issues Raphael let us know right away

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Tommaso F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 15, 2026

Super friendly and extra caring and attentive. 100% recommend!

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Suzi R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 10, 2026

Goede communicatie en een fijne en betrouwbare oppas :)

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Guillermo K.
Mar 01, 2025

Very responsible, the most caring person I know and he takes the petsitting too seriously. In a way where you'd only want Raphael as your main petsitter.

Sparks G.
Mar 01, 2025

Raphael takes great care of every pet. Whether it's big or small dogs or even cats, he treats them all with kindness and clearly shows his passion for animals. I’ve walked with him a few times, and he always acts responsibly. He ensures it’s safe to cross the street and takes the dogs to lovely parks where they can roam freely and safely. 10/10!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m currently studying International Business at the Fontys university of Applied Sciences, in Eindhoven. Currently, I’m in the second year. My schedule is quite flexible, my school hours are usually from 13:30-17:30. But it can vary. Either way, I ensure good and proper communication with every client about my availability!!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

When dogs stay at my house, I tend to just cuddle with them and make sure they go on enough potty breaks, usually 3-4 times per day. I also make sure to take them to a dog park (if it’s possible with your pet) and let them play and tire out a bit. When it comes to sleeping, usually with small dogs I bring them to my room and let them sleep on the bed or on the floor (depending on your preference) and with larger dogs I tend to sleep with them downstairs on my couch haha!

A typical day

I always bring the dogs that I take care of to the park, I let them socialize a bit, play with other dogs, etc. I also walk dogs for atleast 45 minutes, usually 1 hour. And during those walks I let the dogs smell everything they think is interesting as sniffing tires a dog out tremendously!

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
Raphael can host up to 2 pets per night
Please don’t be afraid to notify me about any medicine that your dog needs to take, or if there is a specific routine. I completely understand (and relate) that our dogs are almost like our children, so I want to make sure I can offer the best services possible!!
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.