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Karen B.

Sarasota, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
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Services

Karen can host

Cats
Takes only 1 client at a time

Karen 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 teach English online so I work from home, I would be available to your pet almost constantly. Feeding schedule can easily be followed and walking/ playtime will be regular occurances.

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Karen B.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
93% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Your fur baby is my priority, I'm there for them. I have a high respect for other peoples homes, it will be as clean or cleaner when you arrive back home. I don't smoke and live a quiet life.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Karen B. would like to know about your pet

All of general questions of course, food, meds. Where do they usually sleep at night, other general rules around the house ie not on sofa etc For dogs is your dog reactive to other dogs/kids/misc? What is the best way to help them settle down? Any current/long term medical issues? What is the general routine walks/food.

A typical day

I will probably want to play more than they do because I will be so happy to be with an animal 😊 I love walking so your dog(s) and I will get plenty of steps in. I let the cat set their terms, they will get as much or as little as they prefer ha. Personally I will want to play with them and cuddle as much as they will let me.

Location

Sarasota, FL

Karen B.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I'd love to care for your fur baby

Pet care experience

I am so excited to.meet your fur baby already, I miss having a pet terribly! Rover seems like the perfect fit. I've been a pet owner since I was 4 and had many animals at one point or abother: cats, rats, mice, horse, lizards, snake, guinea pig, fish from scales to fluff I love them all.

Cat care experience

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Karen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Ilaria C.
House Sitting • Jan 22, 2026
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She is great! Oden, our 4 years old Siberian cat, felt comfortable with her since the very beginning. We asked her to update us as much as possible and she did an excellent job. Oden, the diva, could have eaten more, but Karen did everything possible to understand and accommodate his needs. Very highly recommended :-)

Víctor M.
House Sitting • Dec 26, 2025
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Karen took great care of our cats, sent updates very often and kept them entertained and happy! She stayed at our place and everything was tidy and clean when we got back, we definitely recommend her!

William O.
House Sitting • Dec 15, 2025
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Karen was fantastic. She responded immediately and came the same day to take care of Blixtra, which was a lifesaver. Calm, reliable, and clearly great with dogs—I felt comfortable right away leaving Blixtra in her care. Would absolutely book again.

Victoria G.
House Sitting • Dec 02, 2025
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Karen is a wonderful pet sitter!! I was blown away by her care for my fur baby and home. She even got my cat a toy that she is now obsessed with! My cat never plays with toys (or so I thought)! Karen sent great updates. My cat was in wonderful, capable hands while I was away. It was clear from the videos that my fur baby was having a BLAST with Karen. When I returned home, my house was in perfect condition and my cat was at ease. I highly recommend Karen as a house sitter!

About Karen B.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
93% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Your fur baby is my priority, I'm there for them. I have a high respect for other peoples homes, it will be as clean or cleaner when you arrive back home. I don't smoke and live a quiet life.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Karen B. would like to know about your pet

All of general questions of course, food, meds. Where do they usually sleep at night, other general rules around the house ie not on sofa etc For dogs is your dog reactive to other dogs/kids/misc? What is the best way to help them settle down? Any current/long term medical issues? What is the general routine walks/food.

A typical day

I will probably want to play more than they do because I will be so happy to be with an animal 😊 I love walking so your dog(s) and I will get plenty of steps in. I let the cat set their terms, they will get as much or as little as they prefer ha. Personally I will want to play with them and cuddle as much as they will let me.

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Karen B.

Sarasota, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews