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Raquel M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
60 repeat clients
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Raquel M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
60 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $35 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Pick-up and drop-off free of charge

Hello. My name is Raquel and I was raised in a family of true animal lovers. Being able to take care of animals is what I absolutely LOVE to do. There are days I wake up and can’t believe I get paid to do this. We have always rescued cats and dogs. I actively trap-neuter-release ( TNR ) feral cats around my neighborhood with Animal Coalition of Tampa (ACT). I used to foster cats for over 10 years and can administer any pet medication (pills, syrup, and injections) . Because all of my dogs have died of old age I have experience in giving massages to dogs with arthritis. I love to jog/play with an over active doggie as well. I will definitely love your pet as if he/she were mine. - Pick up and drop off FREE OF CHARGE.

Qualifications

60 repeat pet parents
88% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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187 ratings
Alexandra S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 27, 2026

Thank you again for taking care of my boy. You are amazing and he loves seen you. We really appreciate it.

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Virginia A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 23, 2026

As always an amazing dog watcher! My pup loves her tremendously!

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Virginia A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 06, 2026

Raquel is the best! We love knowing she’s watching the fur baby!

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David B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Feb 19, 2026

Raquel is beyond amazing. I’m hesitant to leave a review because she is so incredible, we don’t want her to get too busy for us. Just kidding. She has become a part of our family and daily life over the last few years - with our last angel dog, Hank, to our spirited puppy. We joke we co- parent with her and couldn’t have a dog without her. We are so grateful for her love, care and support of our dogs that I thanked her in my masters graduation speech because it truly takes a village. We couldn’t speak more highly of her and we think Carl sometimes comes home bummed he can’t stay with his other mom and all his friends. She is truly meant to work with animals and it shows. Thank you.

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Carlie A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 28, 2025

The BEST and we are so blessed to have her as our dedicated other mom when we are traveling. 8 years strong!❤️

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Virginia A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 18, 2025

Twister absolutely loved his time with Raquel! We will be booking her for every time we need her!

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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 2-4 hours
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Raquel can host up to 6 pets per night
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.