Kara J.
Kara J.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $16 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Enthusiastic animal lover!
My parents got our 1st dog when I was only in Kindergarten and we grew up side by side, which is why I love dogs! Consequently, I started pet sitting about 15 years ago when I was still in high school. Taking care of my friends' and neighbors' pets helped me raise money for summer service trips. During college and into my adulthood, I cared for our family dogs as they grew old and more needy. Through the years, I have gotten to know many cute fur babies and I would love to meet yours! **Unfortunately, due to a cat allergy, I am not able to accept cat sitting requests.**
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Please let me know if your dog is afraid of any particular people, animals, or inanimate objects i.e.( men, thunderstorms, vacuums). I will always have your dog leashed as we take walks. If your dog also uses a harness, I am happy to accommodate that as well. Sadly, if you also have cats in your home, I cannot provide you with my services due to a cat allergy. **Unfortunately, due to a cat allergy, I am not able to accept cat sitting requests.**
Ratings and reviews
Kara was a lifesaver. This was my first time ever using a service like Rover. I’ve never left my dog with anyone before never friendly felt comfortable, but this time I had to try Kara was a true blessing. She took her time with Braxton. My dog is really not as social and only really likes 2 people . Kara was patient and kind with him. It took him a while to warm up to her,but I think eventually overtime he will get used to her. I felt comfortable leaving her with Braxton and the videos and update she sent me eased my mind. I really appreciate all of her patience with Braxton and I’m sure the more o utilize her service, the better he’ll be. I highly recommend Kara. She was very comforting, calm, and patient.

This was my family's first time booking a pet sitter and we could not have been more lucky to have Kara. She was amazing with my senior dog and very easy to communicate with. I'm pretty sure our pup didn't want us to come home after a week with her. We could not recommend her more highly and are so thankful we found her. Thank you Kara!!!

She was great with our babies. Kept us in the loop of everything going on. Kara is friendly and caring. Communication was great.


Kara did a fantastic job watching our 3 dogs (a 3-year-old rescue and two 14.5- year-old cockapoos). It was the first time we had to leave our pups with someone they had only met during a Meet & Greet. She came twice a day to let them out and feed them. Each time she came she sent pictures or videos of all 3 pups. Since the cockapoos are elderly, they would sometimes not want to eat or would not take their medications. She would always contact me if she was unsure what she should do. Her concern for the welfare of my dogs allowed me to rest assured that they were well cared for while we were on vacation.



Kara cared for our dog Daisy (peekapoo) while my husband and I travelled for a week. Daisy was an old gal (14 at the time), with a recent hip injury, but as full of joy as she was as a puppy. Kara was a former student of mine, and I knew her to be responsible, compassionate, and kind. Husband and I had exactly ZERO second thoughts about the care Daisy would get; walkies, meds, playtime, and snuggles were in capable and loving hands.
Kara was a devoted pet sitter over the years until the end of my little dog's life. She followed all of my directions for exercising or not and attending to his bodily needs as the years went on. In his last days, I had to go out of town. She worked with another family member to administer my dog's special diet and medicine. I'm forever grateful for the love and care she gave my dear Lo. Kara also stayed in my home overnight at times. She was always respectful and I felt assured that she would secure the premises when she needed to leave with or without my dog. She interacted pleasantly and professionally with my house cleaner as well.
Calendar and availability
Schedule
I am substitute teacher on summer vacation, so my schedule is generally open. I am plenty available to spend some quality time with your pets while you're away!
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsDogs over 1 year oldKara can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Does your dog have any immediate triggers? Do your dogs try to steal each other's food at mealtime? Does your dog typically stop eating when you're away from home? Does your dog have any special hiding places in the house? Is your dog recovering from a recent injury? Please keep me informed of any unique information related to your dog.
