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Karen A.

Clearlake, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Karen can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Karen can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Karen A.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
84% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

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

Information Karen A. would like to know about your pet

Having had a rotty, pitties and a staffordshire, I am very comfortable around large breeds. But, I love all sizes, big, small and in between.

A typical day

I love walking and playing on the beach, parks, and doggie parks if your pet likes them. If your dog prefers traveling in the car, we can add a variety of fun places and walking trails.

Location

Clearlake, CA

Karen A.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Accredited Veterinary Assistant

Pet care experience

I have 40 years of loving care and training of personal pets including large breed dogs. But, I also have rescued and raised 2 cats, an exotic parrot, tortoise, turtle, possums, tarantula, rats and mice, ferret, hermit crabs, and fresh and saltwater aquariums. I am an Accredited Veterinary Assistant capable of administrating oral and injected medications. I volunteered for 2 years as a wildlife rehab and release specialist. Additionally I have had 5 years volunteering and training shelter dogs of all breeds. In Costa Rica, I started my own pet sitting and training business which I did for 1 1/2 years. I believe that all pets should be loved and cared for with the utmost respect. Your pet will be cherished.

Reviews

Randy W.
House Sitting • may. 27, 2026
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Excellent job! Thank you so much!

Ian W.
Boarding • feb. 26, 2026
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Karen is great. She knows animals very well: she’s very patient and caring with them.

nicholas m.
Boarding • feb. 14, 2026
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Karen was amazing!! It was a short notice and she welcomed Rascal with open arms. I had a fear of leaving g him with someone as he's a bit of a nipper. But Karen and Rascal got along from the beginning. She helped him out and trained him as well as made him feel comfy and at home. Will for sure work with Karen again on my next need to house Rascal. Thanks Karen!!!

John M.
House Sitting • sep. 19, 2017
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Karen watched our fur family for a week and we found her to be responsible, caring, engaged, conscientious and trustworthy, Karen has a true love of animals, and she connected with our pets right away. Animals were well taken care of, their regular schedule maintained, the house was tidy, and all plants watered and in healthy condition. We would love to have her stay with our furkids again. :) A great experience

About Karen A.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
84% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

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

Information Karen A. would like to know about your pet

Having had a rotty, pitties and a staffordshire, I am very comfortable around large breeds. But, I love all sizes, big, small and in between.

A typical day

I love walking and playing on the beach, parks, and doggie parks if your pet likes them. If your dog prefers traveling in the car, we can add a variety of fun places and walking trails.

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.
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Karen A.

Clearlake, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews