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Karen B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Karen B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Southeast, Mesa, AZ

Highlights

Karen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
50 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Loving care when you are not there!

Some people say I love my dogs too much… I am retired and home all day. I have two female dog's 4 year old Aussiedoodle as sweet as she can be and a 1 year mischievous Cavalier King Charles and she keeps me on my toes. They are both adorable. My yard is fully fenced and I have a swim pool for the ones that want to cool off. I have had dogs of all sizes and temperament’s my entire life. I have volunteered at Phoenix “Eye Dog Foundation for the Blind” as a puppy raiser. I would love to pamper your dog all day with room to play. I have experience with animal allergies, specifically prepared diets and administered medications. I have raised many different breeds of dogs…Belgian Tervuren, Black Russian Terrier, Shih Tzu, Shetland Sheepdog, Springer Spaniel, German Shepard and Yorkie. ! I pay attention to details and the needs of every dog in my home. Beware I might steal your dog’s heart… I’am home full-time so I have the time to pay special attention and care for your pet. I’am available during the day, night, holidays and weekends. Your dog will have open access to play and roam around the house. Separate eating area for each dog and a quiet area for dogs that need down time. I pay attention to detail and your dog will get plenty of love. My lap always has at least one or more dogs on it!

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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33 ratings
Kathy B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 11, 2026

Our dog has high anxiety and Karen did a great job with her!

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Lorraine S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 28, 2026

My pups enjoyed another wonderful stay with Karen. They had so much fun playing with her pups and she gave them lots of tlc. We appreciated all the photos and updates of them while we were away which gave us such peace of mind. They looked like they had almost as much fun as we did! Thanks again :)

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Pixie N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 12, 2026

Karen is awesome! She is compassionate and caring. Her house is very well set up to host any dog. I loved that she sent pictures and updates daily. She was also very quick to respond when I checked in or had questions. I feel really fortunate to have found her. Highly recommend!

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Gerry K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 09, 2026

Excellent experience. Karen communicated before the date and also sent us texts and photos of Kiefer during his stay. We would not hesitate to book again.

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Karin M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 31, 2025

Excellant!

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Beth B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Nov 30, 2025

We are so grateful for Karen’s care of our senior dog especially on a holiday and being flexible with the pickup time.

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Schedule

I am on the dogs schedule since I don’t work outside the home I am home all day. I provide a separate eating areas for all the dogs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a completely fenced in yard and a locked gate so they can’t escape out the front door and we keep the kitchen door closed but that door is not the garage so we still have that extra layer of protection. We have three different kennels if we need one. A dog can go in one and relax or sleep in at night. The dogs are never outdoors by themselves.

Pets

A typical day

The dogs will run around and play both inside and outside. I have quite area for the dogs to rest if they want. We have some stimulation toys for the dogs to find treats. They will get plenty of love and attention. I have a basket full of toys and it depends on the individual dog and age.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
No females in heat
Karen can host up to 6 pets per night
Let me know of anything special your dog needs during my care. Please feel free to bring their bed and favorite toys, food. Instructions for food and/or medicine.
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.