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Karen D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
47 repeat clients
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Karen D.

5.0 out of 5 stars
47 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
11 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

The Best Care for your Best Friend

Animals have always held a special place in my heart and I love spending time and taking care of them. I grew up with cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hermit crabs but remember always wanting a dog. Finally, In 2005, I got my first dog, Percy and my life changed forever. Shortly after, I ended up taking a hiatus from my corporate job and took a job walking dogs which led to pet and house sitting. I came to realize I preferred spending my days with the dogs and cats instead of a stuffy office. Since then I’ve walked many dogs of all different shapes, sizes, breeds, and personalities and pet sit many cats and loved them all. Every one being special in their own way. It’s great to do something that puts a smile on your face every day! If you choose me to take care of your babies you can trust in knowing they will be taken care of as if they were my own. I am comfortable handling any breed of dog or cat and have experience with senior pets and medications. I’m good with details and directions so if you want your dog walked a certain way or medications to be administered I’ve got it covered. I would also bring in the mail, water plants, and take care of any other household pet including cats, rabbits, reptiles and fish. I look forward to meeting you and your pet!

Qualifications

47 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Ratings and reviews

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Lisa C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Juli 19, 2025

Karen is fantastic. I am always confident that when I am away, my furbaby will get lots of attention and affection. She is a number one pick!

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Karen M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb. 18, 2025

Karen wa sooo good at communicating with me; providing detailed account of my kitties and what was going on and great puctures. I really appreciated that!! I will definitely use her in the future.

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Rosanne P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Juni 27, 2024

Karen did such an amazing job with our dog Naya. It was our dog's first time having someone do a drop in rover visit and Karen was so great making her feel comfortable. She's responsive, sent us updates and someone you can feel at ease with when watching your dog. Will definitely love to have Karen watch Naya again.

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Tamra F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Juni 04, 2024

Another great visit from Karen! We’ve been using her for over two years now for cat sitting and she always does a great job and takes such good care of our cats. We love the pictures and care she gives the cats while we’re gone.

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Lisa M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr. 12, 2024

As always, Karen is a phenomenal cat sitter. She is so careful, attentive and takes amazingly good care of our two kitties so we don't have to worry about anything while we are away. Cagney & Lacey love seeing her and we appreciate her so much!

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Lisa C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • März 29, 2024

Karen is the BEST. I am so sure that she will give my furbaby the care and attention she needs (and extra). She eases my mind that when I am out of town, my baby will be loved and taken care of.

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Calendar and availability

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Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Karen can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
I would like to know your dogs temperament, if he is good with other dogs and people. How he does on the walk? Is he trained and does he know any commands. What is your dogs daily routine.
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.