Kara R.
East Colorado Springs, CO
I’ll love your dog more than myself
Pet care experience
Welcome to my profile :) I am a experienced Rover house and dog-sitter who has owned and adored animals my entire life. I started dogsitting for Rover nearly six years ago in Hilton Head Island and completely fell in love with all of the dogs that i cared for. Each one has held a special place in my heart and I make sure to understand and meet their needs individually. I am also very active so I’m always happy to take the pups with me on hikes or trails! I currently live in Colorado Springs. I prefer house sitting over dog boarding since I am renting a furnished home to live for the next year. I have been in MANY different homes over the years so if you feel any uncertainty or discomfort feel free to ask me questions. I am still open to dog boarding but the dog must be well behaved in a home with no history of damaging property :). Also I can only do ONE DOG at a time for dog boarding :)! On average I take the dogs on about 3 walks per day! I also have administered medicine, shots and have cared for special needs dogs with ease. (PS: I am comfortable watching over cats, birds, reptiles, etc) :) I look forward to meeting you...but mostly your dog ;)! Have a great day!
Reviews
We joined Rover in hopes of finding a new go to dog sitter for when we are away from our babies and we found that with Kara. During the meet and greet, it was very evident that Kara knew how to work with dogs and understood dog behavior. Plus our babies warmed up to her immediately. During the stay at our home, she was a very respectful house guest and did a great job with our dogs. She was very attentive to our care instructions and always checked in with any questions or concerns she had. And more importantly she spent quality time with our dogs in our absence, which we really appreciate. We would recommend Kara to anyone looking for a reliable dog sitter!
Kara was a lifesaver as we booked her last minute!! She was GREAT with communication, letting us know when she arrived and that they did well meeting her for the first time. She let us know how well our pup got along with her, played, ate and pottied. She sent photos and lots of details! We highly recommend and will be using again!!
Kara was fantastic! My pup has anxiety and requires a bit of space, patience, and understanding and seemed to handle it very well which helped me be at ease. She was also flexible and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend!
I am definitely booking with Kara again! She is very respectful. My dog is a quirky rescue and Kara navigated walks with her easily. I could tell she truly connected with my girl. She listens closely. It was pleasant returning home exactly as I left it. It was pleasant being away from home knowing my girl is being cared for.
About Kara R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am very considerate in others home and and have plenty of references if needed. I always make sure to watch for other animals on walks and do not allow any contact with other pets. When done with a sitting gig, I leave the house exactly as I found it and wash all sheets, towels, dishes, etc. :)
Home
Information Kara R. would like to know about your pet
I prefer to know about medication, anxiety and really just overall needs. It is also important to me to know if the dog is potentially destructive to protect my own items and have open communication :).
A typical day
Well first thing in the morning is going to be a bunch of smooches and cuddles! We will go on 3-4 walks a day, eat treats, and hang out :) I always try to use any toys to make sure the pup is stimulated and active! I adjust to each dogs needs.
Services
Kara can host
Kara can watch in your home
Availability
I work Monday-Thursday from 7:30-4:30pm, but besides that have an open schedule. Feel free to ask me any questions regarding my personal schedule. Thank you !
About Kara R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am very considerate in others home and and have plenty of references if needed. I always make sure to watch for other animals on walks and do not allow any contact with other pets. When done with a sitting gig, I leave the house exactly as I found it and wash all sheets, towels, dishes, etc. :)
Home
Information Kara R. would like to know about your pet
I prefer to know about medication, anxiety and really just overall needs. It is also important to me to know if the dog is potentially destructive to protect my own items and have open communication :).
A typical day
Well first thing in the morning is going to be a bunch of smooches and cuddles! We will go on 3-4 walks a day, eat treats, and hang out :) I always try to use any toys to make sure the pup is stimulated and active! I adjust to each dogs needs.
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Kara R.
East Colorado Springs, CO