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Kara C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 repeat clients
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Kara C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
32 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Kara has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
14 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Dependable & Positive

I am a stay at home mom to a little boy who was born in March of 2024. My husband, son, and I live in Howell. I am an empathetic person who thrives around animals and the outdoors. I love dogs and really every type of animal there is, and am always looking for extra pet love in my life! I have over 14 years of experience caring for dogs and other animals. I look forward to meeting you and your dog (or other fur babies!) For drop-ins and walks: I ask that you only request if you are comfortable with me bringing my son along. He often comes with and is worn in a carrier on my back. He has his lifetime of experience with pets of all kinds and is always respectful. Our son is never left alone with any pets and we always take every available safety precaution. It’s also important to note that I often deny requests for visits after 6pm. For overnight stays: my husband, Jared, is available for overnight pet sitting in your home. We have offered this service on and off for over 3 years. He is often available for pet sitting!

Qualifications

32 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have experience entering clients homes and socializing with animals without supervision. I always strive to keep rules consistent, practice safety measures, and use positive reinforcement.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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128 ratings
Kari A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 08, 2026

Kara and Jared took wonderful care of our cat while we were away. They sent daily updates and were great to communicate with throughout the entire process. A big thank you to you both!

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Stephen K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 03, 2026

Kara was available on short notice and was great with Ferris!

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Kim K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 08, 2026

Kara, Jared and Elliot did a wonderful job with Mickey and Cosmo. Mickey is a high energy boy and he appears by all accounts to have had a very fun weekend!

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Lanie D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 05, 2026

Kara and her husband, Jared, were AMAZING to work with! I booked them to care for my Staffy pup while I was away wedding dress shopping for my sister. It was my first time using any type of dog sitting service since I adopted my sweet girl, so I was pretty nervous. Kara and Jared reached out to me before hand to set up a meet-and-greet, which was great because I got to meet them and see how she was with them. I noticed immediately how at ease she was with them, so it left me feeling very reassured that I had picked the right people. They also made sure to check in with me regularly during my trip and sent pictures so I wasn't so worried about her. For a first time experience, it was perfect! Thanks Kara and Jared for watch Ms.McStuffins!

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Heather G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 04, 2026

Kara did a great job taking care of our two 7-year-old cats while we took the family on vacation. She was consistent with her communication, kept us posted on how the cats were doing, and even tidied up before we got home. We would definitely have her care for our cats again in the future.

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Madison G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 20, 2026

we continue to love working with kara!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

If it shows as unavailable for the dates you need, you can still send me a message as sometimes I am able to work with requests or give a recommendation for other sitters.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Kara can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs and/or behaviors I should look out for. I also like to ask my clients what sort of rules they keep with their pets so that I can continue to keep those consistent.
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.