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Karen C.

North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Karen can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

I will stay with your pets for as much time as they need :) My only conflicts are my classes, which I can easily schedule around.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Karen C.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

19 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very respectful of my clients' homes. I try to leave cleaner than when I arrived, and I will give your pets 100% of my time and energy while I am with them :)

Information Karen C. would like to know about your pet

let me know if your pet needs special care and I will do it with love and pleasure. Your common habits and special words! I will always be in communication and you will have many photos of the activities

A typical day

If your dog can walk and do physical activity, it's perfect! we love to walk explore nature , relax on picnics . I live close to Highland Park it's beautiful to relax. in summer water toys and balls! in winter play in the snow and slide

Location

Cambridge, MA

Karen C.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Animal lover Here!

Pet care experience

I have taken care of my family's dogs since I was young. Now I have care of 2 cats, and I would love to take care of your pets while you are away as well! I am am living in Cambridge but can travel anywhere within Boston. I am also fully flexible for visit times! I have experience with all kinds of cats and dogs, from puppies to older animals who need a bit of extra care. I can handle oral medications and specific feeding schedules, as well as any other special needs your pet may have!

Reviews

Arielle E.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2026
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I booked Karen for a longer visit the second time booking her. She gave my green girls (giant 20 yr old turtles) extra out of the tank time. It was so thoughtful and meaningful to them :) 🐢🐢

Arielle E.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 15, 2026
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Karen really made sure my shy and elderly kitties got their medication. Sweety requires oral gel on her paws two times a day and has just decided that is so yesterday, making it not an easy task. Karen was able to get Sweety to take her oral medication 2x per day, which can even require a game of chase. My Kitties have trouble keeping weight on with their age and other health factors. I came home to plumper happy and calm kitties! I HIGHLY recommend Karen.

Carrie W.
Drop-In Visits • May 27, 2026
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Karen was so wonderful with our kitties. She was punctual and communicative, and we loved the pictures she sent of our cats enjoying the attention she gave them. We will absolutely request her again for future trips away!

Feifei Z.
Drop-In Visits • May 09, 2026
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I highly recommend Karen! She took great care of my shy cat, Kitty. She sent photos of him, the water fountain, feeder, and litter box so I could see everything was handled. Communicative, thorough, and totally trustworthy. 5 stars!

About Karen C.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

19 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am very respectful of my clients' homes. I try to leave cleaner than when I arrived, and I will give your pets 100% of my time and energy while I am with them :)

Information Karen C. would like to know about your pet

let me know if your pet needs special care and I will do it with love and pleasure. Your common habits and special words! I will always be in communication and you will have many photos of the activities

A typical day

If your dog can walk and do physical activity, it's perfect! we love to walk explore nature , relax on picnics . I live close to Highland Park it's beautiful to relax. in summer water toys and balls! in winter play in the snow and slide

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Karen C.

North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews