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Karen C.

Lake Orion, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
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Services

Karen can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Karen can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work from home, so that gives me flexibility to make visits and be home all day with any pets that were to stay with me in my home. I have 2 high school kids who LOVE animals. We are the type of people who share pet videos and memes all the time & say hi to other dogs on walks. Our family dog of 11.5 years passed last year so we have dog beds, food/water bowls, gates, toys, leashes, & crate if needed.

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About Karen C.

Communication

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

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard with a privacy fence, crate, beds, toys, leashes, food & water bowls, baby gate, and even a dog pool. I only board 1 family at a time & require meet and greets to ensure we are a good fit for each other.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Karen C. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has anxiety, skittish about certain sounds, movements, or particular things that may upset them. My goal is to make your dog as comfortable as possible.

A typical day

I walk a daily route that goes through a park and has a creek with ducks swimming. There are so many things to see and smell. I also have a dog puzzle and toys to stimulate a dog’s mind. Playing fetch and just hanging out are some things we can do together.

Location

Lake Orion, MI

Karen C.'s Neighborhood

I Got You!

Pet care experience

I have been around dogs & cats since I was a kid and owned cats and dogs since college. I have not lived without an animal in my life until recently. Our senior dog crossed the rainbow. I help my neighbors with their pets, I have fostered Guinea pigs & owned hamsters, toads, & fish. I am an online teacher and work from home, so I have flexibility to care for furry friends. I would love to see a happy dog greet me at the door, go on walks with, play fetch, & snuggle with.

Reviews

Abby E.
Doggy Day Care • mag 01, 2026
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Karen is the perfect sitter for us! Nearby, and able to watch my pups at last minute notice. My dogs loved her fenced yard and enjoyed her very much.

Jill S.
Doggy Day Care • ott 26, 2025
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Karen is helping me positively acclimate my foster dog to staying away from our home. She has been very attentive and I appreciate the time she has taken to get to know Lady and make her as comfortable as possible. We’re working up to longer stays and so far, so good - I think Lady can tell that Karen is truly a dog lover!

Shamika W.
Doggy Day Care • apr 12, 2025
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James has a great time!

Kathleen P.
Boarding • set 15, 2024
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Karen did a great job watching our Lacey. She is 11 1/2 years old amd has a special diet and takes medication. Karen had no problem with either and took extra care taking her for walks and playing. Highly recommend.

About Karen C.

Communication

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

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard with a privacy fence, crate, beds, toys, leashes, food & water bowls, baby gate, and even a dog pool. I only board 1 family at a time & require meet and greets to ensure we are a good fit for each other.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Karen C. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog has anxiety, skittish about certain sounds, movements, or particular things that may upset them. My goal is to make your dog as comfortable as possible.

A typical day

I walk a daily route that goes through a park and has a creek with ducks swimming. There are so many things to see and smell. I also have a dog puzzle and toys to stimulate a dog’s mind. Playing fetch and just hanging out are some things we can do together.

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Karen C.

Lake Orion, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews