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Karen C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Karen C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
35 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

I am a true animal lover!!

I have owed, trained, cared for and loved dogs my whole life. I have experience with many breeds and have researched different breeds including their behaviors and how to care for them. I’ve read and implemented the skills I learned from a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER book called TEAM DOG By Mike Ritland with my own dogs. It actually trained ME on how to communicate, being the leader, appropriately punish or reward and how to create a healthy environment for your dog. You wouldn’t be disappointed in hiring me! 😊 I have a big fenced in back yard, dog balls, frisbees and other toys. I love being outside with my dogs, throwing the ball or frisbee or just chilling outside. We also go on lots of walks., trying to get my 10,000 steps in 😜 and having a fur companion with me is exactly what I love!! 🦮 If your dog stays with me, they will get lots of playtime, lots of love, daily pictures and or videos and I will keep them on the same feeding schedule you have them on currently. Dogs usually sleep inside wherever they want, on the couch lol or on a dog bed or if the owner prefers, I have a crate. This is a small business for me and I take it very serious. Reach out to me if you have any questions, I would be honored to meet with you and your dog. Thank you for considering me and my family for your pets next “home away from home”. Karen

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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20 ratings
Stine M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 04, 2026

Karen watched our cat for 2.5 weeks while we were overseas for Christmas and did a fantastic job. We received regular updates and photos, communication was prompt, and our cat was clearly well cared for. Feeding, litter, and playtime were handled perfectly. We’ll absolutely book again—highly recommend!

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The K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Oct 19, 2024

Punctual and attentive to our senior dog. Will be calling Karen again!!

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Joanne H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 07, 2024

Caring, understanding, amazing….highly recommended and looking forward to Karen looking after our fur-baby again!

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Samir D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 28, 2023

Karen was so amazing with our young dog! We got daily updates and photos and she made us feel comfortable leaving him for his first time away from us. I ll def keep Karen in mind next time we travel

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Sam R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 25, 2023

Karen was amazing. She allowed for a previsit to get to know our dog and provided pictures and videos throughout his stay. Karen took him on walks and kept him active. When we picked him up and came home, he was tired - amazing for our golden doodle.

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Paula S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 16, 2023

Karen and family took care of Bella this week and Bella had a great time. I got frequent updates/pics/video, which I appreciated very much! We recommend Karen!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

My daughter (17) and I are almost always home and available to care for your dogs needs. When we board your dog will almost never be left alone.

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 not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We treat the dogs we board just like we treat our own dogs. They live with us and would acclimate into our home life of walking, playing, feeding while receiving the attention and care they need.

Pets

A typical day

I would walk anywhere that the pet owner would request. I love to play ball, throw frisbees or just love on your dog. We have a big back yard for plenty of outdoor time.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Karen can host up to 2 pets per night
How they react to strangers. When out on a walk, how does your dog react to other dogs, animals or other people? What is their potty and eating schedule?
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.