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Karen A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
25 repeat clients
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Karen A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
25 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

$56 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Basic background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Responsible and caring❤️

I have worked in Veterinary Pet Hospitals as a technician. I worked for the Humane Society for 10 years. I've been a professional dog trainer for 15 years. I am involved in dog shows through agility and rally and obedience. I have five dogs and 2 cats of my own. I groom my own dogs and my friend's dogs. I have professional grade tools in order to complete grooms successfully. My background has provided me with knowledge of dogs behavior. I use this knowledge to have successful, fun grooms, walks and visits. I have owned jack Russel, Dobermans, Pointers, Siberian Huskies, poodles and every mix of dog you could imagine. Having worked for the Humane Society for so long you can imagine I've had every mix and special need dog in my house. I have also done foster care for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. I am familiar with most medications and how to administer them. Messes do not bother me ! Dogs are kind of my life! I am walking, training, showing and grooming full time. Weekends I am at the shows. When your pet is at my house, they will be treated as part of our pack❤️ When I am at your house, I will be clean and respectful. I look forward to meeting your furry friends!

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

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54 ratings
Leah S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • feb 23, 2026

Love Karen!

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Leah S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • gen 15, 2026

Karen is wonderful! She made my little dog feel like part of her family. We couldn’t be more happier. Definitely recommend and will be bringing my dog back. Thank you!

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Rae K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • nov 02, 2025

You are fantastic Karen! Thank you so much!

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Richard M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • set 09, 2025

No worries after meeting Karen. Medications and feeding updates made me feel Lulu was in great hands! Will try to get her back in the future.

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Sarah C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • apr 02, 2024

Excellent cat sitter ! Thank you again for watching our kitties while we were away and thank you for your quick response on booking.

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Sarah C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • feb 02, 2024

Karen is a wonderful pet sitter! She watched our kitties while we were out of the country for two weeks, and we had complete peace of mind knowing she was being so caring with our cats. Everything with clean, the kitties were happy, the pictures we received were very thoughtful, and she was excellent with communication. We highly recommend booking Karen for your pets!

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Schedule

I work for Rover part time. I do have some other activities thru out the day but am generally available. I work hard to fit everyone in🙂

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced area for your dogs to play in while they are here. We have a schedule of nap time and playtime so your dogs will have fun and be rested when they get home. Not over stimulated😊

Pets

A typical day

I believe that your dog/cat is your pet. If you want me to come and snuggle with them, I will. If you want me to come and run your dog, I will. I enjoy hiking in the mountains and walking through neighborhoods. So where we are doesn't matter to me.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only
Karen can host up to 2 pets per night
I am very interested in every aspect of the dogs and cats. I'd like to know as much as you can tell me. I really have no breed preference.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.