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Kara G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 repeat clients
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Kara G.

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $36 per night

Highlights

Kara has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
24 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Bring me your Furbabies!

I've taken care of dogs my entire adult life. I love dogs so much and would love to keep yours! I am actively involved in dog rescue and I've fostered over 50 dogs over the past 8 years. I have a portrait studio in my house and If you are interested, I also offer professional dog photography (ask if you want more information)! I can keep your dogs at my house and love them while you are out of town! I have a big back yard for them to run and play in as well! Then we can all curl up on my couch together and snuggle! I will treat your dog just like my own! Feel free to ask my any questions you have!

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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70 ratings
Texas Dime
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 30, 2026

Kara took wonderful care of my dog, Hershey, while we were away. She is kind, caring, and has a genuine heart for dogs, which gave me peace of mind from the very beginning. She was also very responsive and communicative throughout Hershey’s stay. She kept me updated and made sure I always knew how he was doing. It’s clear that she truly loves what she does, and that made all the difference. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Kara again, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate dog boarder.

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Evie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 28, 2026

Kayla always takes wonderful care of our boy! We will Be back soon!

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Mary Grey J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 18, 2026

Our pup had a great stay! Kara was incredibly responsive and sent pictures the whole weekend. She was incredibly great hands!

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Diff W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 29, 2026

Coffee had a wonderful time at Kara's house. Thank you, Kara, for taking care of Coffee and taking wonderful photos for us.

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Boarding • May 23, 2026

Kara G. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Juan U.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 21, 2026

super sweet and koda loved her! helpful and understanding with the hot spots koda had

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Schedule

I work Monday-Friday for a school district but I work from home two days a week and I’m off weekends and summers. I’m usually home by 4:30 on the three days a week I do go into work. I have dogs of my own so I’m always working my schedule around dogs :).

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and always supervise them closely. I have fostered dogs for many years which requires working within safety parameters. Please note that I do keep dogs of all sizes and I do keep multiple dogs simultaneously or with some overlapping days at times. If you have any concerns about that or anything else, please let me know at the time of inquiry. I love taking care of dogs and making pet parents feel at ease knowing their dog is being loved and cared for, so if anything about my set up or how I do things would not make you feel that way, I would rather you know that ahead of time so you can find the right sitter for your needs. With that in mind, It is also important that your dog is comfortable and gentle with dogs of all sizes if he or she is coming to stay, unless you are ok with them being kept in a totally separate room from the other dogs at all times. My house is a pretty calm and peaceful vibe. As such, hyperactive dogs who need significant stimulation may do better in a different environment. Please feel free to ask any specific questions you have.

Pets

A typical day

We can play in the yard, go for walks, play with toys, and snuggle up together on the couch. My dogs also love to play with other dogs.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Kara can host up to 4 pets per night
Let me know if any specified medical or dietary needs, food or other allergies, any behavioral concerns or anxieties that I may need to me aware of. Please disclose any aggressive tendencies your dog has exhibited (food aggression, toy-possessiveness, over-protectiveness, overly rough play, etc) or any other information that I should be aware of. All dogs must be house-trained, not aggressive, not menstruating, up-to-date on their vaccinations and on a flea prevention.
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.