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Raphael C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Raphael C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$55 total per night

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

Highlights

Enhanced background check
18 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Dogstitter, walker and pet lover!

I've taken care of my dog and other neighborhood dogs for 18 years. Your companion will get a lot of attention. I work from home and friends and family have relied on me to walk and take care of their dogs.

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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10 ratings
Liz M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 13, 2026

Raphael took good care of Zoe, was very flexible with drop off and pick up times!

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Alice A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 07, 2026

Raphael clearly cares a lot about animals and takes in all the instructions you might have to offer. He is flexible and kind. Would recommend!

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Pamela D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 19, 2026

Raphael was amazing! Super friendly and so accommodating. Penny had a great time at his house and was exhausted by the time I picked her up. We will be back!

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Parker B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Dec 08, 2025

Raphael was so attentive and communicative with us, sent us lots of pictures, and his dog Eli had a blast with our pup! Griffin had so much fun, thank you again!!

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Staci B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 31, 2025

I’m so glad Coco had a great weekend! Thanks again

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Dresden B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 24, 2023

Thank you, Raphael! Georgie had a blast with you and Eli! Thanks for taking such good care of our girl. :)

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have plenty of time to play and be with your dog. Walks come in the morning and afternoon! I'll text you pictures when you're away.

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 not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a mini-schnauzer puppy who loves other dogs. We only watch one other dog at a time or dog walk/check-ins. We have senior dog experience and puppy experience. For puppies, your pet must be potty trained. Please include your vet's name and number for safety.

Pets

A typical day

We can go on walks and go to the Central Park dog park. I work part-time from home! Let me know what special needs I can help with!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Raphael can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know what special needs your dog may have. I have a lot of experience with older dogs. I can also take your pet to the vet if he/she needs daily visits.
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%.