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Karen B.

Waxahachie, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
•99 reviews
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From Great Dane's and Chihuahu's :)

Pet care experience

YAY!!!! It's Spring Break Time... Finally we can thaw out and have some fun... AND SO CAN YOU POOCH !! How about your Pet/s staying in a Warm , inviting home where your Pets will be treated like Royalty. Lots of Love and Affection, with Playtime and lots of exercise.. We keep all Breeds of Dogs . And we can administer medicines or injections that they may need. I love cats and offer cat sitting as well as dog sitting ! I'm happy to stay at your house or visit your kitty while you're away , I can also keep your kitty at my house to. I know how hard it is to leave your precious baby/s with a stranger while you go on Vacation or visit friends and family. My promise to you is , We will love and care for your babies just like they are one of our own. You will come to think of us as your babies home away from home because of all the love and attention we have to share. I'm a retired young senior working at home, doing what I dearly LOVE. I've been in the Dog industry over 50 years.. My Son lives and works with me and it's a perfect place for your babies to be loved and cuddled while your away.. PLEASE Never leave your Precious Babies in a Cold concrete Kennel again A vacation is a time to relax, unwind, and take a break from the obligations and stresses of everyday life. The last thing you want to be doing is lying on the beach or lounging by a pool worrying about your dog. Finding someone to watch your pup when you travel is always a challenge. Traditionally, your options involve coaxing an unreliable friend or family member into watching your dog or taking him to a kennel that is simultaneously boarding ninety-nine other dogs. *When your Pet stays with us, He/she is loved with all our Hearts, and given the loving Attention he/she deserves and used to.. *They are able to have their own areas, and also play and/or socialize with my own playful pets.. *We are able to administer medication if needed.. I know how sometimes just the change in water can upset your babies tummy's, so we always give Fresh Cool Osmosis Filtered Water to drink.. I also ask that all dogs be on a flea and tick prevention, I know everyone thinks the freeze this winter killed alot of bad bugs, but I don't think so judging by the June Bugs I've seen.. Man I hate June Bug.. LOL *Our home is on 10 acres with a strong fenced in back yard. Never is your Dog outside unattended.. If need be on a leash.. Security is very serious with us.. *We provide email, text, video's, or phone updates.. even pictures daily if you wish. Thank You for reading me profile, Karen *We are a non smoking home.. *No children..Mine are grown.. So give us a try.. Your Pet will be so Happy you did.. We also offer a service where we can come to your house to care for your Pets.Absolutely no stress, Your Pets are Staying in their own home . Visits generally 30 minutes , course depending on how many Pets you have, We even Offer Farm Sitting, Feeding Horses , Goats , Chickens etc. Limited to the Ellis County area. Each visit is $25.00 , We also offer overnights. The price I have listed , $50.00 is for 2 visits a day. Most Dogs need at least 2 visits a day. Cats possible can get by with 1, just depends on the Cat.. :))) We have been nominated for "Best Pet Sitter 2014" in Dallas A list City Voters. And we have been Selected for the 2014 Best of Waxahachie Awards for Pet Sitting.. Thank you all for everything. I also do Custom Painted Pet Portraits. Oil painting of your precious Pet/s. Just ask me about it.. Thank you for reading my Profile, I hope to meet you and your Pets soon.. About this sitter: My LOVE for Animals Has been the Reason for my life. Professional Pet Sitting services.. Dog Walking, Pet sitting in my house or yours, over nights in your home. House sitting. Fully insured. I've been in the Pet industry over 40 years.. My life is my pets.. And I love all pets, / animals.. Yes even Farm sitting.. Prices for travel sitting where I come to your home is for 2 visits a day. Give us a try. We'd love to visit with you, free meet and greet.. Experienced Pet Sitter , visits , or overnights.. you decide.. We even do Farmsitting.. Horse, Goats, cows, Chickens.. etc.. Why I love dog sitting I have always loved Dogs.. All Animals.. I've been a professional Groomer for over 50 years.. I owned a grooming and dog Kennel in Waxahachie for 25 years, before moving my business home and now do in home and your home Petsitting.. I can give you references. Meet my pets I was a Professional Pet Groomer with over 50 years experience. I've been caring for all kinds of Pets Large and small , all my life. But I had a Grooming Shop and Full Kennel for 25 years before moving it home to my house. My Grown Son Matthew lives with me and helps me care for our special visitors.. Come out for a Meet-N-Greet.. Thank you for looking.. About my yard Yes nice back yard with a 6 ft. fence.. Either myself or my son (31) will be with your Pets while out in the yard.. Never left out alone.. My experience administering medication Yes I can give medication and injections.. I worked as a Vet Assistant for 2 years.

Reviews

Travis G.
Dog Boarding • Nov 24, 2021
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We used Karen two weekends in a row. First weekend went well, no issues that we know of. The second weekend is where things didn't go well and why I'm leaving 1 star. We got a call saying our Bulldog was having his 2nd seizure, we were surprised since it has been many months since the last one. So we immediately went and got him. When getting home and going through his stuff we found that his medication for multiple doses were missed, now 3 days later we are still having seizures because of the missed doses. If you have dogs that are needy, I would try to find someone else.

Susan H.
Dog Boarding • Mar 24, 2021
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We had to leave suddenly to attend a funeral out of state and Karen was able to keep all three of our dogs. They enjoyed their stay. We will definitely use Karen again!

Jonathan Z.
Dog Boarding • Feb 14, 2021
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Was available on short notice. Appreciated the quick response when asking how my dogs were doing. Drop off and pick up was easy and quick. Large high fenced yard for my dogs to securely roam around.

Ethan R.
Dog Boarding • Nov 30, 2020
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Karen has watched my malamute multiple times over the past couple years and she is just amazing! She really cares and makes sure he is comfortable and having a good time!

About Karen B.

Communication

38 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

59 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 6 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Karen B. would like to know about your pet

I have both small dogs and giant breed dogs, so I believe I/we my son and myself are prepared to care for all breeds and sizes..

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks My place is in the country. I have 10 acres.. My yard where my house is is very large, the other part is a pasture. We walk around here. The nearest dog park is some 15 miles from me.. So we have fun at home.. :)) Your dog's sleeping arrangement Pretty much where they want to sleep. I've even let some sleep with me. I can also set them up with their own suite where their bed/s or crate can be set up for them at night.. Very comfy with all their own things.. During a thunderstorm, I always keep my guest close to me. I know how stressful Thunder can be for our furkids. Time I'll spend with your dog We're together 24 hours a day. This is what I do, I am retired.. So i'm here all the time. My son lives with me so he's here as well. Time I'll spend with your dog A basic visit is 20 to 30 minutes.. If a dogs needs me to stay longer.. of course i will.. Extra house-sitting services Yes of course.. Overnight stays. Overnights need to be planned at least a week, preferred 2 weeks before the sit date. My price is from 8pm till 11am, the next day . for 75.00. If you need to add a extra petsit for that day, it would be 25.00 . If you need me to stay 24 hours then that is 120.00. Those prices are for as many Dogs, Cats or critters, you have. I can water plants, bring in the mail, change the lights to make it look like your home.. etc.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$32per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

Karen can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat

Karen can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Karen B.

Communication

38 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

59 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 6 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Karen B. would like to know about your pet

I have both small dogs and giant breed dogs, so I believe I/we my son and myself are prepared to care for all breeds and sizes..

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks My place is in the country. I have 10 acres.. My yard where my house is is very large, the other part is a pasture. We walk around here. The nearest dog park is some 15 miles from me.. So we have fun at home.. :)) Your dog's sleeping arrangement Pretty much where they want to sleep. I've even let some sleep with me. I can also set them up with their own suite where their bed/s or crate can be set up for them at night.. Very comfy with all their own things.. During a thunderstorm, I always keep my guest close to me. I know how stressful Thunder can be for our furkids. Time I'll spend with your dog We're together 24 hours a day. This is what I do, I am retired.. So i'm here all the time. My son lives with me so he's here as well. Time I'll spend with your dog A basic visit is 20 to 30 minutes.. If a dogs needs me to stay longer.. of course i will.. Extra house-sitting services Yes of course.. Overnight stays. Overnights need to be planned at least a week, preferred 2 weeks before the sit date. My price is from 8pm till 11am, the next day . for 75.00. If you need to add a extra petsit for that day, it would be 25.00 . If you need me to stay 24 hours then that is 120.00. Those prices are for as many Dogs, Cats or critters, you have. I can water plants, bring in the mail, change the lights to make it look like your home.. etc.

Location

Waxahachie, TX

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Karen B.

Waxahachie, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
•99 reviews