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Karen D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients
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Karen D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
16 repeat clients

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Karen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Reliable, trustworthy pet care

I’ve taken care of all ages of dogs and cats from puppies and kittens to senior pets with complex medical needs. I’m confident caring with pets with medical conditions

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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40 ratings
Jacqueline N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 01, 2026

Karen is super friendly! She’s on time and tired my big guy out during his walk. Will absolutely be booking her again!

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Sherry T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 25, 2026

Karen was great with Baloo. She was very responsive and took great care of him.

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Brendan C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Feb 04, 2026

Reliable, caring, and definitely gets along with my little Obi. I highly recommend if you want someone you can trust with your pup.

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Maureen N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 19, 2026

Karen is kind and friendly. She took great care of my dog and he settled right in at her house. She was very flexible and easy to communicate with.

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Brendan C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jan 14, 2026

Always dependable and does great with my little Obi. Definitely will continue to use her for his walks!

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Brendan C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Nov 18, 2025

Very communicative and did a perfect job walking my little Obi. I would highly recommend and will be using her again.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work part time shift work and Can be available most days after 3:30 to arrange boarding. On workdays I’m gone from the house for about 8 hours. Generally off evenings and weekends but have some flexibility.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a townhouse have a fenced yard, air conditioning and currently a pet free home! Pets are treated like they would be in their own home, all rules or no rules :)

A typical day

My neighbourhood is quiet with green spaces and parks close by for walks. I also have a small, fenced backyard for sunning and bathroom breaks.

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Karen can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know your dog’s typical routine and I will do my best to accommodate. I’m comfortable with medical conditions and most behavioral issues.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

Prices include all fees.