Karen B.
Karen B.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Companion House for your Luv!
The only window of time in my life I haven't been caring for pets was the 4 overlapping years my children were still in diapers. I decided I could only handle one species of poop at a time. Other than that, I've had dogs, cats, chickens, snakes, fish, hermit crabs and more. My own dog, Salty, went missing January 31, 2025 when we strongly believe she was taken from our front yard. My heart still aches for her and I will never stop hoping she returns. I'm not ready to have another dog-child of my own but my heart is aching to offer the loving companionship that dogs need, especially when their parents are away. I've boarded dogs for friends for as long as I can remember.
Cat care experience
Karen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Karen was great! We did a meet and greet first of course and the day I dropped off the dogs. Bailey ran right into the house. It took awhile for them to get use to the new environment but Karen made sure they were comfortable and spoiled! Hahaha!
Karen is a true dog lover and responsible person. She would provide loving service to anyone who needed her help caring for their pups in a time of need!
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Schedule
I work out of the house full-time but have young-adult children who have mixed schedules. There is almost always someone home. I especially enjoy coming home from a long day and getting to take a walk with a dog. Living close to a large greenbelt area is especially nice for walks and ball catching. I prefer only one dog at a time. My family and I see this as a time for companionship, not a financial opportunity.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My front yard is a garden that dogs love to explore, while the backyard is not yet ready for a garden and therefore a great play area for dogs. I have a large area covered deeply in wood chips for play, digging, running around and going potty. The backyard is fenced on all sides, but a small rascal could find an opening or two to escape, so I don't leave little ones outside without a close eye on them. I also have free-range chickens in the back that might need protecting if a furbaby gets the wrong idea. If your furbaby has the killer instinct, this probably isn't the home for them. My floors are waterproof vinyl "wood" that are swept daily, the area rugs are backed with rubber for easy cleaning. If you have a puppy that isn't fully trained yet it'll be okay, we can help with that. Whether you want your furbaby trained for puppy pads, crate or, outdoor, I've handled it before. What I can't abide by is chewing on furniture. That's just sad and I'm afraid it means the dog isn't ready for a home away from home. I'm a bit like a grandma that likes to spoil the kids when mom and dad aren't looking. I don't mind a dog on my bed or sofa. But, I will honor mom and dad's boundaries if you're afraid he or she will pick up bad habits. I only feed animals what I've been told they can be fed, no matter how cute their sad pout face gets.
Pets
A typical day
It is rare to find a dog that prefers the indoors and I know how that feels! Sometimes I want to come home from work and head straight to the couch, but I know better. Surrounded by so much beautiful scenery and adaptable weather, it is hard to turn down an evening walk with a friend. Bringing a tennis ball is always an extra treat, even if your dog doesn't like to play catch, you never know.