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Dale & Karen P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 repeat clients
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Dale & Karen P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Dale & Karen have Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
50 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

We'll love your pets as our own

We've had dogs and cats well over 50 years. In the past year we have lost two 16-year-old dogs and a cat to either old age or illness. We miss them terribly, but we're not ready to replace them just yet. Instead, we'd be blessed to love on yours. We currently have two 7-year-old cats (brother and sister).

Qualifications

41 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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79 ratings
Amber B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 19, 2026

Dale and Karen are fantastic! Great at keeping you in the loop on their visits and great care if our kitties. They are also the nicest people and I’d definitely recommend them to anyone.

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Chandrika M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 05, 2026

Mr Dale, Karen and his whole family is amazing! We absolutely love the whole experience of they watching our furry baby. We were referred to Mr Dale and Karen by a friend. It is truly an amazing experience. I can tell our furry kid loves it too.

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Mary H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 30, 2026

Dale and Karen are the best! We have a cat who's very nice to us, but pretty spicy with strangers. Dale and Karen not only got our kitty to come out of hiding, they even managed to give her her daily pills! They're great with communication, too, and just all-around lovely people. If you're looking for responsible, caring individuals to take excellent care of your fur baby, Dale and Karen are perfect.

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Caryn H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 03, 2026

Dale is the kind of pet sitter everyone wants to watch their furry family member. He came to the meet and greet prepared with a list of questions, was very friendly and reassuring, communicated well throughout the booking (which was two weeks long), sent daily pictures of my kitty, and gave her TLC along with her daily meds and food. He also kept an observant eye over my house and reported anything out of the ordinary, which was unexpected but very much appreciated. After the assignment was over and we were back home, Bella spent the first day pacing around the house, meowing, as if she was looking for him to show up and take care of her again. If that’s not the proof of a great pet sitter, I don’t know what is. I highly recommend hiring Dale and Karen to look after your pets. They provide a quality service for a reasonable price.

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Kirk W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 22, 2026

Always takes great care of Cody. They are flexible and responsive to meet our needs. Always great to know Cody is being cared for while we are out of town.

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Jayasree J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • May 01, 2026

Dale and Karen are amazing. Our Simon is well taken care of and enjoyed his stay.

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Schedule

Dale is retired and Karen semi-retired so someone is home almost all day every day - your furbaby will get lots of attention and will seldom be left alone. They will love the relaxing vacation they'll receive while in our care. We typically attend church in Sterling every Sunday morning so we're gone about two hours.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We live in a very safe neighborhood (River Pointe) in Leesburg. Our non-smoking home has a fenced-in yard with plenty of room to run and play, and lots of walking trails for mid-day walks. Our yard also has been treated with a pet-friendly 100% all-natural flea/tick protection. We have a large family room with three couches and sun room with lots of windows to provide a sunny and relaxing environment. Pets are encouraged to cuddle with us on the couches. Karen is an RN. We're very reliable and guarantee first-class care!

Pets

A typical day

We have lots of places to walk and a dog-friendly park about a block away with a large open space for Frisbee, etc. Our house is designed with a circle inside in which dogs can run on a rainy day.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Dale & Karen can host up to 1 pet per night
Let us know of any special needs including medicine and medical conditions. Karen is a nurse and is very good at giving medications to dogs and cats.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.