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Raquel A.

Houston, TX

4.9 out of 5 stars
117 reviews
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Services

Raquel can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Raquel can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I do work full time (Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm), however, I am remote. Please reach out to me regarding availability. We have all been vaccinated for COVID.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Raquel A.

Communication

52 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

In our home we have ample space to allow pets their own spaces and we have baby gates that we use to block off access to other rooms as needed. Our back yard is large and.fencened and I will stay outside with them to monitor/ensure that they are safe. We do have creates (typically stored in the garage) but only use them if they are use to them, need them for comfort and/or need them when left alone or sleeping time. Also, do have cameras in home to monitor pets when I am away but this is rear. In your home I am sure to follow your care instructions and reach out when need clarification or guidance on care.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Raquel A. would like to know about your pet

When caring for your pets I want to be sure to schedule a meet and greet so that I can get a sense of your home environment, discuss clear and straightforward expectations and answer any questions you might have. For boarding, I prefer to have you and your pet visit my home so that you can see my environment and ask any questions/concerns. I also believe that keeping your pets routine is the most effective way to ensure that they are happy. Additionally, I would like to know if there are any special needs or behaviors that I need to be aware of such as food aggression or high anxiety. I am more than happy to work with you and your pet through training as I do have that knowledge. Please note that I do not have a breed preference as I love all the pets!

A typical day

Our living room is where we spend most of our time and have equipped it with several beds, blankets, couch space and toys. On nice days we enjoy going to our back yard where the pups can run and play. On really hot days we like to set up a doggy pool (with permission from you) and enjoy a water day (we have lots of towels). Our neighborhood is super quite (its a pocket neighborhood) and we enjoy going for walks throughout the day.

Location

Houston, TX

Raquel A.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Reliable, Flexible and Loving

Pet care experience

I grew up as a migrant farm worker/farm hand and have been around animals all my life. As a child I was taught to care for many different kinds of indoor and outdoor pets (domestic and livestock). I have experience with caring for all breeds, ages, and administering medication as well as have CPR knowledge. Also, have experience with working with pets who have anxiety, blind dogs, deaf dogs & service dogs. No breed discrimination. I am willing to accommodate you and your pets needs particularly if you have special physical, dietary and/or medical needs. I am available to drop in, walk/play and home sitting. If you're looking for dog boarding my home offers a safe and spacious environment. I have installed canary (cameras) to check in on pets while I'm away (which is rarely). I do have a 17 year old daughter who is a huge animal lover and enjoys helping out. In addition, I have 4 fur babies who are listed on my account and love making friends. Boots (our cat) is currently housed in my daughters room. Please feel free to reach out to me regarding availability/rates as I am more than happy to accommodate special request/adjustments.

Reviews

Travis B.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 28, 2025
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Nice person, clean and reliable. Drop in updates for peace of mind.

krysten m.
House Sitting • Oct 29, 2024
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Still our favorite sitter. Takes such great care of our dogs. Does awesome with all their medications, different personalities and physical limitations. Highly recommend

Hayley F.
House Sitting • Sep 03, 2024
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We had Raquel stay with our dog over the Labor Day weekend and she took such great care of our home and our dog! He is a senior dog that requires insulin shots as well as oral medication and everything was handled perfectly. She sent updates and pictures throughout the weekend which was appreciated. Highly recommended!

krysten m.
House Sitting • Aug 20, 2024
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Raquel is always our number one pick. She does everything we ask and our dogs always seem relaxed and comfortable when we come home. Will absolutely be booking again

About Raquel A.

Communication

52 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

In our home we have ample space to allow pets their own spaces and we have baby gates that we use to block off access to other rooms as needed. Our back yard is large and.fencened and I will stay outside with them to monitor/ensure that they are safe. We do have creates (typically stored in the garage) but only use them if they are use to them, need them for comfort and/or need them when left alone or sleeping time. Also, do have cameras in home to monitor pets when I am away but this is rear. In your home I am sure to follow your care instructions and reach out when need clarification or guidance on care.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Raquel A. would like to know about your pet

When caring for your pets I want to be sure to schedule a meet and greet so that I can get a sense of your home environment, discuss clear and straightforward expectations and answer any questions you might have. For boarding, I prefer to have you and your pet visit my home so that you can see my environment and ask any questions/concerns. I also believe that keeping your pets routine is the most effective way to ensure that they are happy. Additionally, I would like to know if there are any special needs or behaviors that I need to be aware of such as food aggression or high anxiety. I am more than happy to work with you and your pet through training as I do have that knowledge. Please note that I do not have a breed preference as I love all the pets!

A typical day

Our living room is where we spend most of our time and have equipped it with several beds, blankets, couch space and toys. On nice days we enjoy going to our back yard where the pups can run and play. On really hot days we like to set up a doggy pool (with permission from you) and enjoy a water day (we have lots of towels). Our neighborhood is super quite (its a pocket neighborhood) and we enjoy going for walks throughout the day.

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Raquel A.

Houston, TX

4.9 out of 5 stars
117 reviews