Karen D.
Karen D.
Contact for Boarding
from $45 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Nurse Grad Seeking Pet Sitting 🐾
Hi! My name is Karen, and I’m a recent nursing school graduate living in Maryland. I’m a proud pet parent to three dogs, two parrots, and several cats—animals have always been a big part of my life, and I’d love the opportunity to care for yours! I have experience with feeding, playtime, administering medications, and making sure pets feel safe, happy, and well cared for. I primarily care for pets in my home. I work a couple of days a week, but my husband works from home full-time and helps care for the pets while I’m out—so your pets are never left alone. We have a large, secure backyard that’s perfect for outdoor play and exercise. Your pets will have space to run, explore, or just relax in the fresh air. For cats, I also offer a quiet, designated room if they prefer their own space. I’m loving, reliable, and passionate about animal care. I take pride in being honest, hardworking, and outgoing. If you’re interested, feel free to reach out—I’ll respond as quickly as possible!
Cat care experience
Karen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Karen D. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.
My dogs are happy and safe with Karen. Thanks, Karen, for taking such good care of them!
Ernie had a great stay. Thank you!
Wonderful setup… fur babies were well taken care of care of for the long weekend.
Great customer service and received pictures of my cat during the onboarding period for reassurance. Booking was easy and no issue with my cat post pickup. TY
Thanks Karen for taking in Cooper in the last minute and being very accommodating!! Seems like Cooper had a great time at your place playing with your dogs and cats.
Calendar and availability
Schedule
I have a flexible schedule, so I have plenty of time to care for and spend quality time with your pets during the day. I’m home most of the week, and on the couple of days I’m at work, my husband—who works from home—is here to help. Your pets will never be left alone—there’s always someone here to give them attention, love, and care so they feel safe and happy.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a big fenced yard and my friendly dogs to keep you fur baby company. I can easily crate your dog if need it (Please bring the crate that your dogs usually uses if you request the dog to be crated). Includes playing, outdoor exercise, clean-up, feeding (please bring the food that you prefer), and a lot of extra attention. I will be sending pictures to you during the booking.
Pets
A typical day
A typical day with me is relaxed, fun, and centered around your pet’s comfort. We spend lots of time in the house or out in our spacious backyard, which has plenty of room to run, play, and explore. I love tossing the ball for a good game of fetch, and we have a variety of toys to keep your pups entertained indoors too. For cats, I have lots of toys to keep them active and engaged, plus 2 designated quiet areas in the house where they can relax. If they’re curious and comfortable, they’re welcome to hang out with the dogs around the house—but only if they want to. I always make sure each pet feels safe, happy, and at home. On warm days, we bring out our medium-sized dog pool for some splash fun time. We sometimes even add ice to the yard to help them cool down—it’s always a favorite! If it gets too hot, we move the fun inside where it’s nice and cool, with lots of playtime, cuddles, and rest.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsNo females in heatKaren can host up to 5 pets per night
- I would like to know if your pet has severe separation anxiety or shows aggression towards other dogs/people/cats? Are they used to walking on a leash? Have other sitters expressed concern about them trying to escape? Do they show food aggression? Is there excessive humping or barking? Sometimes, I board numerous pets together, and your pet being properly socialized prior to the stay, is very important. Lack of transparency or honesty could put your pet, as well as other pets at risk. Also, please be transparent about any previous or current medical issues during our conversation or during the Meet & Greet. Even though I have extra dog food and toys, please bring your dog's food and whatever toys or bedding your pet will need to make them feel comfortable. Loading your dog's vet information/pictures, and answering the questions on Rover, makes things easier for me. I want your pet to have a fun, energetic, loving and peaceful experience.