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Kara J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Kara J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 repeat clients
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Fayetteville, NY

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Has a fenced yard

Pet care experience

Let's play! + Fully-enclosed yard!

I've been a pet parent since my teens, from Dixies to Bernese! Would love to bring your dog with me on my walks/runs. I have a large fenced in yard for roaming and single floor home.

Qualifications

4 repeat pet parents
64% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
70% bookings with photo updates
25 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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17 ratings
Casey M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 20, 2026

Kara was wonderful and outgoing and did a wonderful job taking care of my 2 dogs for labor day weekend. Especially my older guy (12) who was unexpectedly diagnosed with congestive heart failure about a week before our stay. I was worried she wouldnt want to care for them after that news, but she took it all in stride. Getting him to take his heart meds was difficult to say the least...It appears Kara found a trick he fell for and didn't have trouble getting him to take them, which I still haven't mastered...this took a huge worry and axiety off my chest & mind and allowed me to enjoy the weekend with my oldest friends. The dogs seemed to really enjoy romping around her fenced in yard so t hat waz an added bonus. Thanks Kara for taking good care of my boys!

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Sara C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 31, 2026

Kara did a wonderful job communicating about our Shiba! She took great care of her and we are thankful she was in great hands.

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Pam R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 27, 2026

Kara took excellent care of our Maisy dog. While we were out of town, she sent updates and pictures of Maisy's stay with her. Kara was also very gracious by accommodating our work schedules with flexible drop off and pick up times. We would not hesitate to have Maisy stay with her again in the future.

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Debra B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 19, 2026

Kara was a kind and energetic person who bonded with our dog immediately. Mac was a happy dog who was not in a hurry to leave Kara’s care when we picked him up at the end of his stay. We will have a safe and healthy place to care for our dog in the future. Thank you,Kara.

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Carol W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 23, 2026

I couldn’t ask for a better experience. Kara welcomed Bailey into her home, even kept her an extra day and night. I appreciate her patience with me. This is my first time using this service Rover overnight.

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Casey F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 24, 2025

Kara was great ! Was able to take Zoey at late notice and was more than happy to accomodate her special needs. Will be happy to use her again next time I'm out of town

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am available for boarding for weekends or full week. I do work 4-10s M-Th so would be better suited for older dogs if during the week. I am home Fri -sun for more attention on weekends.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have no kids and single floor home if those are restrictions for your pet. There is room inside for a crate if needed. The large back yard is fully fenced in and great for fetch. I do walk/run regularly and would love for your pet to join me if they are up to it.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Kara can host up to 2 pets per night
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.