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Karen C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 repeat clients
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Karen C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
41 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $70 per night

Highlights

Karen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Love and attention!

Our family loves pets! I’ve owned cats and dogs for 40+ years as has my husband, and both my children would love to have a houseful of cats and dogs. Sometimes our schedules can get crazy, which is why Rover is the perfect opportunity to care for your pet when we know we have the time!

Cat care experience

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Cat lady!

Karen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

41 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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103 ratings
Melinda C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 22, 2026

Karen is great! Super sweet with our dog and very reliable. Thanks so much—see you soon!

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John L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 14, 2026

Karen was an absolutely fantastic sitter for our two cats! She was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and skilled when it came to administering oral medicine for our very shy cat and went above and beyond to ensure he received it safely and as needed. She also provided great pictures and summaries of her daily check ins. We cannot say enough good things about Karen and we highly recommend her if you are looking for someone to watch your cats!

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Melinda C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 01, 2026

Karen is great! Reliable, communicative and warm. Our dog loves her!

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Melinda C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Mar 21, 2026

Karen is amazing! Warm and intuitive with our dog and went above and beyond for our dog’s walk.

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Drop-In Visits • Mar 09, 2026

Karen C. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Karli R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 01, 2025

Karen is always excellent with our kitties—would recommend 100%!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

When I am not traveling I generally work from home and would love to have a companion(s) during the day. Weekends are good too, we are normally here and would love to care for your pet.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

While we don’t have a yard, we live in a tiny tucked away neighborhood block that does not have a drivable street and we are also very close to multiple parks. We spend a lot of time outside and your dog will have plenty of fresh air and exercise! Your cat will have plenty of cozy sunny spots to curl up in.

Pets

A typical day

Long walks, exploring new neighborhoods, games and fun in local parks. Willing to travel by car to other more adventurous locations nearby (Wissahickon, splashing in the Brandywine) if owner is willing!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time
Karen can host up to 2 pets per night
We just love dogs and find them endlessly fascinating and fun. Each one has their own individual personality and it’s so fun figuring them out, but it would be great to know their likes/dislikes, favorite games, and usual schedules so we can make them as comfortable as possible while they stay with us!
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.