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Kara H.

University, Syracuse, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
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Services

Kara can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

During the school year I teach on Mondays and Tuesdays. During the summer I am free all the time. Otherwise I am free and work from home and can spend lots of time with your animals and really do love animals. I don't have a car so if you live more than 1.5 from the Syracuse Campus, I'd ask you to pay for the uber to get to your place and back on Mondays and Tuesdays, when I teach and to your place and back at the beginning of the sit and the end.

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About Kara H.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very responsible and have a good track record. I send pictures and updates daily. I can follow directions well too. Animals in general love me and I love them.

Information Kara H. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know the medications needed, walk times, feeding times, and your general attitude about people being in your home. Otherwise, I'm good!

A typical day

I love to get in my 10,000 steps if your dog would like that! If you have a cat, happy to play and cuddle, when your cat asks! I work alot from home so have time to spend with your animal.

Location

Syracuse, NY

Kara H.'s Neighborhood

Experienced animal caretaker

Pet care experience

I am a professor who also loves animals. I I am happy to take care of yours when I can. I have been taking care of animals all my life, first with pets of my own and then animal care sitting for friends.

Cat care experience

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Happy to cat sit! Love Cats!

Kara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

David B.
House Sitting • Jul 10, 2026
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We were so happy we found Kara to care for our senior dog Rocco during a recent trip! She was professional and courteous and really took the time with Rocco, taking him on visits with his neighborhood friends! Looking forward to her visits on future trips!

Maddie B.
House Sitting • Jul 05, 2026
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Kara did an amazing job watching our two dogs! She was incredibly responsive, caring, and followed all of our instructions perfectly. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing they were in such good hands. We came home to two happy pups. We’d absolutely recommend Kara to anyone looking for a reliable sitter, and we hope she’ll watch our boys again in the future!

Mary S.
House Sitting • Jun 16, 2026
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Kara was lovely to work with and took great care of my two corgis. They loved her. She sent me great photos. Very happy with this stay

Diana G.
House Sitting • Mar 01, 2026
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Kara bonded with my cat, which is not easy to do, but important to my cat's and my peace of mind! She was great at communicating and sending updates & pics. She took good care of my home. Kara is an interesting person also!

About Kara H.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very responsible and have a good track record. I send pictures and updates daily. I can follow directions well too. Animals in general love me and I love them.

Information Kara H. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know the medications needed, walk times, feeding times, and your general attitude about people being in your home. Otherwise, I'm good!

A typical day

I love to get in my 10,000 steps if your dog would like that! If you have a cat, happy to play and cuddle, when your cat asks! I work alot from home so have time to spend with your animal.

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Kara H.

University, Syracuse, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews