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Karen B.

Star Sitter

West Seattle, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•103 reviews
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Karen B. 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.

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Pet care experience

I have owned, loved and cared for dogs and cats my whole life! I have many years of experience with both, including senior ones. Our last very old kitty passed away in late 2017, preceded some years earlier by our old German Shepherd. Our home seemed way too quiet after that, so I set up this Rover profile in mid-2018 and have been increasingly busy ever since! I decided to try Dog Boarding first. A short while later, I added Drop-In Visit services, as I was missing kitty time! Interested in boarding? I work from home and my schedule is flexible. I walk or run 3+ miles every day, and enjoy having an assortment of exercise buddies! Our fully-fenced backyard has a medium height (42-inch high) white picket fence. It's a wonderful and safe place for dogs to play! I love to garden (no pesticides though), so dogs enjoy lots of supervised playtime outdoors. I love senior dogs, but should emphasize that our home does have a lot of stairs; we should talk if your pup(s) have mobility issues. Interested in Drop-In Visits? I limit my services to West Seattle clients because of the West Seattle Bridge closure. Because of COVID-19, I may need to decline some requests in higher-traffic locations (as our household is considered high-risk). Whether your pups or kitties stay here or I visit them in your home, they will be well taken care of, well-loved, exercised and played with!

Reviews

Kristi K.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 31, 2024
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I’ve had Karen take care of my cat Millie multiple times when I’m traveling. Millie just loves Karen and I always know she is in good hands when I’m away. Millie doesn’t always love visitors but when Karen comes by she will lay on her lap and purr!!

Sarah J.
Dog Boarding • Mar 17, 2024
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Karen takes great care of Winston - he's never ready to come home!

Parasaran R.
Dog Boarding • Jan 02, 2024
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Kiva had a wonderful time with Karen as always! She had some infection that Karen nursed back to great health with regular pills!! Thank you!!

Sarah J.
Dog Boarding • Dec 06, 2023
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Winston loves you - thanks for taking such great care of him!

About Karen B.

Communication

33 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
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

No breed preferences, but I prefer dogs that get along with other dogs --- or would want to know that they don't ahead of time. I'd like to know your dog's vocabulary! What words does he/she know besides TREAT?

A typical day

I enjoy walks at Camp Long, Alki, Lincoln Park, the Westcrest off-leash dog park, and other favorite places in West Seattle!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$60per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$40per visit

Karen can host

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Karen can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 months ago
Karen can host up to 2 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Karen B.

Communication

33 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
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

No breed preferences, but I prefer dogs that get along with other dogs --- or would want to know that they don't ahead of time. I'd like to know your dog's vocabulary! What words does he/she know besides TREAT?

A typical day

I enjoy walks at Camp Long, Alki, Lincoln Park, the Westcrest off-leash dog park, and other favorite places in West Seattle!

Location

Seattle, WA

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Karen B.

Star Sitter

West Seattle, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•103 reviews