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Kara & Steven M.

Star Sitter

Ypsilanti, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
80 reviews
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Services

Kara & Steven can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Kara & Steven 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

We’re home during the week and can provide walks in the middle of the day if needed. Very flexible schedule and we are around often. Kara works from home 4 days a week.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Kara & Steven M.

Communication

30 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We have a large unfenced yard and no stairs in the house. Lots of windows and nature to make your dog or cat feel calm.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kara & Steven M. would like to know about your pet

Do you have a dog park pass and would you want me to bring them there? What is your dog’s potty schedule? / when do they like to go? Does your dog get along with other dogs? Would it be an issue to have another dog around at the same time as yours? Is your dog high energy or would get along with a senior dog for boardings or daycare? Can your dog go out in the yard or do they need to be walked to go pee or poo? When does your dog typically whine, bark or get anxious?

A typical day

Wake up early and will feed everyone before going on a walk. Usually dogs nap for awhile while I work and around 12-2pm will do another walk. Then another around 8-9 Dog parks are an option

Location

Ypsilanti, MI

Kara & Steven M.'s Neighborhood

Kara & Steven M. have Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Senior dog friendly home, WFH

Pet care experience

We have a one story house with an unfenced yard with leads and can walk around the block, privacy at the end of the street with lots of nature and room. We host one pet family at a time, though if your dog can be around other dogs and you’re comfortable with having them be boarded with others, let us know. Prefer meet and greets to get to know the pet’s temperament. Like to know if they get anxious, whine or bark at certain times. We have been working with Rover for years and can care for any kind of pet. We prefer dogs with a calmer temperament and we would like to know when your dog barks, if at all. We have a quiet house and perfect for dogs who prefer people or are nervous/anxious. We had a senior dog and are able to handle lots of variations of care. Looking forward to getting to know your pet and give them all of our attention!

Cat care experience

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Calm, quiet and cat friendly home.

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

Reviews

Aketzaly R.
Drop-In Visits • May 23, 2026
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Steve & Kara were reliable & friendly. I truly appreciated when they took Elio on longer walks & stayed for the full hour time of booking. Got lots of cute pictures and Elio seemed well taken care of & happy while I was away. Would recommend to anyone looking to for a dog sitter, they did great!

Wendy J.
Boarding • May 04, 2026
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Kara and Steven took great care with our aging beloved hound. They gave her many pets and massages and regularly sent photos and movies which definitely put our minds at ease. We so appreciated their experience with older dogs and their house was perfectly suited for our girl with not having to climb many stairs and a yard and trails area. Huge thanks to Kara and Steven who we whole-heartedly recommend.

Susan F C.
Boarding • Apr 06, 2026
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I have 12-year old small mixed breed named Bella. We met when she was 7. Since then she has only stayed with my family members, never a stranger, when I leave home without her. So, I was nervous about leaving her with anyone else. I need not have worried! Bella seemed to do just fine with Kara and Steven, and they sent me lots of pictures so that I could rest easy. I would never hesitate to have her stay with them again :)

Kristine C.
House Sitting • Apr 06, 2026
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Kara and Steve always do an incredible job caring for our two senior dogs in our home. We get daily updates with pictures, which we love! They also take excellent care of our house, which gives such peace of mind when we are away. We are so grateful!

About Kara & Steven M.

Communication

30 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We have a large unfenced yard and no stairs in the house. Lots of windows and nature to make your dog or cat feel calm.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kara & Steven M. would like to know about your pet

Do you have a dog park pass and would you want me to bring them there? What is your dog’s potty schedule? / when do they like to go? Does your dog get along with other dogs? Would it be an issue to have another dog around at the same time as yours? Is your dog high energy or would get along with a senior dog for boardings or daycare? Can your dog go out in the yard or do they need to be walked to go pee or poo? When does your dog typically whine, bark or get anxious?

A typical day

Wake up early and will feed everyone before going on a walk. Usually dogs nap for awhile while I work and around 12-2pm will do another walk. Then another around 8-9 Dog parks are an option

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Kara & Steven M.

Star Sitter

Ypsilanti, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
80 reviews