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Karen A.

Star Sitter

Neptune, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
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Karen A. has 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.

Your Small Pup’s Vacation Home!!!

Pet care experience

Welcome to Playa Paws doggy care just for small pups!! Your little one’s favorite place at the Jersey Shore for day care or overnight stays!! I have been a dog owner for over 17 years and currently have two dogs of my own—Teddy, a shih tzu/poodle mix and Oliver, a bichon. We all live happily in my small and cheerful home in a quiet rural area of Neptune close to Shark River Park. My dogs and their guests enjoy a fenced in patio/yard under the trees for play and potty time. The yard is brightly lit for early morning and evening potty trips. I also have a small side deck for sun napping and breakfast on nice days. Our home is monitored by security cameras inside and outside the house. I work from home so I am available to oversee the dogs at all times. Pups staying overnight are never left alone. Our home is poison free. We do not use pesticides or chemicals for lawn care, pest control, etc. My dogs enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables for snacks (such as cucumber, carrots and strawberries). If acceptable to you, I will offer fruit and vegetable snacks to your pet. Pet waste is removed with biodegradable pick up bags –we love our planet too! If you dog needs to be walked, they will be leashed and walked on my property. For your pet’s security, I do not walk customer pets off my property. My pets are precious to me and I’ll treat yours as my own. Your pet’s safety is top priority to me!! Pets are kept on my property at all times including a fenced in yard. I do not take dogs on outings or walks off my property for safety concerns. Dogs are confined to one floor of the home for safety and ease of monitoring. I work full time from my home so I am available to monitor the dogs and allow potty breaks throughout the day. However dogs should be able to be alone for a few hours for shopping trips etc Your pups comfort and safety is top priority. I have gates separating every room in my house to prevent dogs from escaping when a door is opened, allowing dogs to feed separately, and confining blind dogs to smaller areas. The dog play yard is entirely fenced in and other than short walks on leash around my property, dogs will not be taken off property.

Reviews

Stina E.
Dog Boarding • Feb 04, 2024
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Karen was wonderful, she made me feel very secure leaving my pup with her overnight. The pictures were a nice touch too.

Eileen I.
Dog Boarding • Jan 27, 2024
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Karen took care of our 15 year old dog with care and professionalism. She sent us information every day on how our dog was eating, sleeping and playing. Our pup is not easy because she is deaf and can not jump up to the couch or bed by herself, therefore she needs help at night. Karen was wonderful. We will use Karen again.

Linda K.
Dog Boarding • Dec 04, 2023
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Karen was wonderful with my shihtzu. She is a caring gentle person. She took great care of my dog.

Adrian L.
Dog Boarding • Nov 12, 2023
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Karen took exceptionally good care of my little girl Mali. She kept sending us pictures and updates about how Mali was doing. Highly recommended! We know where to drop our little dog from now on!

About Karen A.

Communication

36 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I am able to accommodate individual feeding schedules and routines. You are welcome to bring bedding however I do have numerous beds here and toys.

Home

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

Information Karen A. would like to know about your pet

My service is strictly for small gentle breeds under 25 pounds such as shihtzus, bichon, mini breeds, maltese, etc. My back yard fence is about 2 1/2 feet high at the lowest point. It is essential that any dog I watch is not able to jump this height so they can run and play off leash in the yard. My guests should include smaller breeds, senior dogs, and dogs that would not be able to jump the fence. Please provide breed information - sorry no terriers including jack russels-and a photo of your dog when contacting me. Please understand dogs must be spay/neutered and must be on flea/tick preventative. As required by law, dogs must have current rabies vaccines. Dogs need to be house trained-pee pads are acceptable and I can provide them here. Please be sure you provide me with any and all behavior and/or health issues prior to the sitting. Sometimes people are embarrassed or afraid a sitter won’t take their dog if they admit certain things and decide to “let the sitter find out”. I can help your dog more if I know everything ahead of time-yes it’s possible I may decline the sit but for your pups own comfort and safety, please be upfront. It is also essential that your dog will be able to get along with other dogs at all times. Absolutely no aggressive dogs or dogs overly food/toy possessive. If your dog displays aggression or any adverse behavior to my dogs or other dogs in my care, you will be contacted to have your dog removed from my home. The safety of my dogs and the dogs entrusted to my care is paramount so please understand any behavior that compromises the safety in my home will result in the offending dog being removed. When you book with me, you agree to these conditions. Please provide detailed instructions regarding how you wish for me to handle medical emergencies and an emergency contact in event you are not reachable and also in event a situation arises that the dog will require alternative care. Any questions, please contact me! I require a meet and greet prior to the sitting to see if we are the perfect fit for you!

A typical day

Guest pups can expect to be doted upon and spoiled! Lots of hugs and love! My Oliver and Teddy just love friends so no one is left out or alone. There are plenty of soft and comfy seating inside and out! Plenty of pup toys! I have a park like setting for a backyard that features birds, squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks, and groundhogs to provide lots of pup entertainment! When temps go up, all doggies are welcome to dip their paws in the Playa wading pool!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$48per night
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$36per day

Karen can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Availability

Working from home, I am available to monitor all dogs throughout the day. Frequent potty breaks are provided all day within a fully fenced yard

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 18 days ago
Karen can host up to 2 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Karen A.

Communication

36 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I am able to accommodate individual feeding schedules and routines. You are welcome to bring bedding however I do have numerous beds here and toys.

Home

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

Information Karen A. would like to know about your pet

My service is strictly for small gentle breeds under 25 pounds such as shihtzus, bichon, mini breeds, maltese, etc. My back yard fence is about 2 1/2 feet high at the lowest point. It is essential that any dog I watch is not able to jump this height so they can run and play off leash in the yard. My guests should include smaller breeds, senior dogs, and dogs that would not be able to jump the fence. Please provide breed information - sorry no terriers including jack russels-and a photo of your dog when contacting me. Please understand dogs must be spay/neutered and must be on flea/tick preventative. As required by law, dogs must have current rabies vaccines. Dogs need to be house trained-pee pads are acceptable and I can provide them here. Please be sure you provide me with any and all behavior and/or health issues prior to the sitting. Sometimes people are embarrassed or afraid a sitter won’t take their dog if they admit certain things and decide to “let the sitter find out”. I can help your dog more if I know everything ahead of time-yes it’s possible I may decline the sit but for your pups own comfort and safety, please be upfront. It is also essential that your dog will be able to get along with other dogs at all times. Absolutely no aggressive dogs or dogs overly food/toy possessive. If your dog displays aggression or any adverse behavior to my dogs or other dogs in my care, you will be contacted to have your dog removed from my home. The safety of my dogs and the dogs entrusted to my care is paramount so please understand any behavior that compromises the safety in my home will result in the offending dog being removed. When you book with me, you agree to these conditions. Please provide detailed instructions regarding how you wish for me to handle medical emergencies and an emergency contact in event you are not reachable and also in event a situation arises that the dog will require alternative care. Any questions, please contact me! I require a meet and greet prior to the sitting to see if we are the perfect fit for you!

A typical day

Guest pups can expect to be doted upon and spoiled! Lots of hugs and love! My Oliver and Teddy just love friends so no one is left out or alone. There are plenty of soft and comfy seating inside and out! Plenty of pup toys! I have a park like setting for a backyard that features birds, squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks, and groundhogs to provide lots of pup entertainment! When temps go up, all doggies are welcome to dip their paws in the Playa wading pool!

Location

Neptune, NJ

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Karen A.

Star Sitter

Neptune, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews