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Kareesa G.

Ironwood, MI

4.8 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
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Services

Kareesa can host

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

Kareesa 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

I am an entrepreneur and I work mostly from home with the exception of a few days a week where the most I will be gone at one time will be 4-6 hours. I only host one pet at a time and I provide quality care and a peaceful environment. My community offers long, safe, and private walking paths and hiking trails. I am a long time trusted house sitter and my service includes not only caring for your pet and/or pets but also watering plants, bringing in the mail, rolling out trash bins (if applicable) on trash days, and overall caring for your home and a high standard of upkeep in your home, as well as keeping your entire home and pet(s) friendly and loving company.

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About Kareesa G.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet is given quality care and attention. Each pet and breed has very specific needs and preferences. I tailor everything I do aside from your feeding schedule, potty breaks, and walks, for each individual based on their specific needs.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kareesa G. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. Please feel free to let me know as much information as you can on your initial request so we can both navigate the booking more effectively. Please don’t be shy! There are no judgements only adjustments!

A typical day

Your pet is given quality care and attention. Each pet and breed has very specific needs and preferences. I tailor everything I do aside from your feeding schedule, potty breaks, and walks, for each individual based on their specific needs. I will always play with an animal who wants to play with me, as well as have made up very specific games based on the pet’s personality and breed (as well as do research if I need some creative ideas). However I also understand and respect personal space and allow for an animal to choose how much interaction they want from and with me. I love playing by the way**

Location

Ironwood, MI

Kareesa G.'s Neighborhood

Wildlife Biologist and Dog lover!

Pet care experience

NOW OFFERING TRAINING WALKS $100/60min walk/session with you and your dog to learn some key basics and essentials to leash training. **Welcome to Heart Home and Pet Care services (operated and offered through Rover) **Please understand I charge a one time fee of $50 for up to an hour ‘Meet and Greet.’ This covers my time and expenses, thank you. Please have solidified your plans before reaching out, scheduling a preliminary call, or scheduling a Meet and Greet. This helps us both make the best use of our time and effort. Thank you. ** $50 cancellation fee on any/all CONFIRMED bookings (with the exception of emergency circumstances which will be determined on a case by cases basis). **SERIOUS INQUIRIES only please and thank you. Also please fill out your profiles completely or as much as you can, before sending me a request. I use these profiles to tailor my services and help us both find the right match for you. PLEASE CONFIRM YOU'VE READ THROUGH THE FEES, POLICIES, AND PROFILE on your initial request so that I may get back to you in a timely manner. Thank you. Complimentary 15-20min Discovery phone call/initial consultation available throughout the week by appointment. FaceTime ‘Meet and Greet’s’ and/or further consultation also available @ $25 for 45-1hour by appointment. All repeat clients please contact me personally for a special quoted rate! To all potential clients, I read through each and every one of your requests personally before I respond to you accordingly. Please let me know ASAP if your plans have changed or you are in the process of finding a sitter for your dates, as these dates and scheduling are only available as I’m in contact with a revolving list of requests, and prioritize those requests accordingly. (Also if these dates are not booked with you they do not show up at the top of the search for other potential clients looking for those same dates). If you are speaking with and meeting other potential sitters, that’s totally ok! You should! Your animals are important and it’s important to me that you find the right sitter for you. But please be courteous and let me know if that is the case so I can continue meeting and responding to my other requests. Also if your dates change, that’s also ok! But please take the time and let me know that this is a possibility in your INITIAL request. I respond to every request however I may take up to one full day to get back to you (24 hours). *Thank you all. I hope to be able to continue to provide quality services for this community. I am a professional wildlife biologist and animal behaviorist. I have been a part of many dog-friendly families for over a decade. Often called Auntie Kareesa, I am used to having many dog friends I consider and treat as if they were my own family. I love to take out my fury friends hiking with me and am good at being in tune with their needs. I am also good with all sorts of different breeds as I have studied many of them. As a wildlife biologist I am familiar with animal behavior in general, and most often I am able to help dog owners further understand their animals behavior and needs. I love learning from animals and the many things they can teach us as well as help educate myself and others about them.

Reviews

Jay M.
Boarding • Juni 29, 2026
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Amazing!!! Kareesa is full of knowledge about dog behavior. I left my German shepherd with her for two days and she came back a better dog. Kareesa is attentive to your pet and does nothing but what is in your pets best interest.

Emily H.
Drop-In Visits • Dez. 13, 2025
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Kareesa was great! She kept in touch throughout the stay and totally put our minds at ease. Thanks, Kareesa!

Brenda N.
House Sitting • Sep. 30, 2025
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Kareesa is a very professional animal lover and animal behaviorist who did a great job for us. We went abroad for 2 weeks while she stayed at our house caring for our 2 cats and dog. She spent much time before our trip gathering information about us, our house and our fur babies. She kept us updated and informed throughout our trip - including pictures and videos. She even cleaned our house before our return. I would definitely try to get Kareesa again for our next vacation - so much better than kenneling and we all made a new friend.

Denise K.
House Sitting • Juni 12, 2025
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Kareesa took very good care of Luna while we were away. She sent updates and pictures and took Luna for walks.

About Kareesa G.

Communication

12 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet is given quality care and attention. Each pet and breed has very specific needs and preferences. I tailor everything I do aside from your feeding schedule, potty breaks, and walks, for each individual based on their specific needs.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Kareesa G. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. Please feel free to let me know as much information as you can on your initial request so we can both navigate the booking more effectively. Please don’t be shy! There are no judgements only adjustments!

A typical day

Your pet is given quality care and attention. Each pet and breed has very specific needs and preferences. I tailor everything I do aside from your feeding schedule, potty breaks, and walks, for each individual based on their specific needs. I will always play with an animal who wants to play with me, as well as have made up very specific games based on the pet’s personality and breed (as well as do research if I need some creative ideas). However I also understand and respect personal space and allow for an animal to choose how much interaction they want from and with me. I love playing by the way**

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Kareesa G.

Ironwood, MI

4.8 out of 5 stars
32 reviews