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Kara W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
59 repeat clients
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Kara W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
59 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Kara has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
35 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

It is their vacation, too!

I have experienced or owned all types of pets. Dogs and cats for the most part but also rodents, rabbits, reptiles, and birds. I have been responsible for elderly, sick, young, pregnant, blind, deaf, and epileptic dogs and cats. I have aided in weaning pups off mama dogs and guided them to adulthood. I am currently enrolled in basic life support classes for cats and dogs. I am familiar with medical needs and routine schedules for medications and exercise. I am also experienced with rodents, rabbits, and birds of all breeds.

Cat care experience

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Schedule a vacation for your pet!

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

Qualifications

59 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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188 ratings
Tim R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 09, 2026

Kara took very good care of Kasper. When we went to meet her, Kaspar had his tail up the whole time and went to her first. Kaspar says he will be staying again!

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Carleigh W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 08, 2026

Kara is absolutely amazing! We use her for daycare Monday through Friday for our boy Wesson and we could not be happier!! She sends us multiple photos a day and actually cares about our boy which makes us feel so at ease. We are so lucky to have Kara watching Wesson everyday 😊

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Shari G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 29, 2026

Great boarding experience as always! Daily pictures were always fun to see and appreciated.

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Nichole P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 26, 2026

Kara is absolutely amazing!! We felt so comfortable leaving our puppy with her. She had excellent communication and we really enjoyed the pictures… our puppy was clearly living her best life while we were away. ❤️

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Jami B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 23, 2026

Kara was great! We received daily pics that looked like our dog was having his own fun while we were away. She provides good communication and easy to work with. The outdoor setting was perfect for him to run and play as well.

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Emily T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 05, 2026

Kara was very accommodating to my changing travel plans and responsibly administered medication to my dog. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

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Schedule

My love of animals is the best part of me. Whether they are my own or a guest, I will always have time for them

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

For the dog, there is a half acre fenced yard. I have the necessary tools and experience to handle all types of guests and situations. I prefer a free roam environment for my guests. I pay close attention to ensure that the guests are only housed with other guests that are compatible. I have set up a room for cats. You can view photo gallery for more details. I have the space available to house other guests such as rodents or birds. I am also available for drop in visits for a variety of pets.

Pets

A typical day

It depends on the pet. I will walk, hike, play fetch or another toy game. I like to engage them in different activities from their normal routine. I still adhere to the routine; I just like to mix it up. Usually, first thing is a potty break. Then, breakfast and a long walk. Then, it varies: playing, story time, meeting other guests, group hikes...

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Kara can host up to 3 pets per night
Experience has taught me that pets act differently when their pack/family is not around. They will test boundaries. I would like to know any special needs; medication, low exertion, dietary restrictions, and triggers (some animals dislike someone touching their head or back as an example).
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.