Karen D.
Karen D.
Contact for Boarding
from $75 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Tummy Rubs and Cuddles=Loving Care
My daughters and I would love to pamper your dog and care for them as you would in your own home. We truly enjoy dogs, and find it's wonderful getting to know their personalities and different breeds! We live across from a park with a walking trail around it, and enjoy taking the dogs for early morning or evening strolls. Many times(with permission), we'll take dogs to even larger parks with trails for longer walks for some more energetic exercise! Our family will enjoy caring for your "Furry Family Member" and spoiling them while you are away. It could be for overnights, or for an extended vacation. You can be assured that we will send pictures or videos daily and text you to let you know how their day is going! They will be sure to get many tummy rubs, cuddles, and lots of love!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Wonderful Dog Sitters! This was my second booking and my dog was very happy to see everyone. He immediately felt at home! A++ Rating. Will use again!
Winnie had a great time with Karen and her family. This was Winnie’s first time during one of the coldest spells in January but he stayed warm and still got his outside time. He was treated as a part of the family and I could tell that he was able to sleep well since he resumed his normal daytime activities with me without total exhaustion. I’ve found a real home for him so that I can resume traveling without the guilt and worries that accompany leaving him.
Karen and her family were absolutely wonderful with our dog, Ginger. From the moment we dropped her off, we could tell she was in a loving, comfortable home. They were so attentive to her needs, made sure she got plenty of playtime and walks, and treated her like part of their own family. Communication was excellent the entire time—we received updates and photos that really put us at ease and let us enjoy our time away without worrying. We’re so grateful to Karen and her family for taking such great care of Ginger and would not hesitate to have her stay with them again. Highly recommend!
I recently boarded my dog with Karen and I couldn’t be happier with the care he received. From the moment I dropped him off, I could tell he was in good hands. Karen was attentive, kind, and made sure Archer was comfortable and happy throughout his stay. She kept me updated with messages and photos, which gave me peace of mind while I was away. It’s such a relief to find someone who truly treats pets like family. I highly recommend Karen to anyone looking for a responsible and compassionate pet caretaker. I’ll definitely be boarding Archer here again in the future!
Karen and her family took amazing care of Toby while we were away! They treated him like part of their family, gave him lots of love and attention, and kept me updated the whole time. I felt completely at ease knowing he was in such great hands. I highly recommend Karen and her family to anyone looking for reliable, caring pet sitters!
Another outstanding care and 4-day boarding experience for our highly active dog! This family is the perfect combination of detail, fun, active engagement, and accommodation. Thank you for making our dog part of your circle of family love.
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Schedule
There is always someone at home full time so we have plenty of time to give your family pets the attention, care and love that they deserve.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My family offers two types of care for your pets. They would include overnight stays(more than one night(2 minimum), or extended stays… a week or longer. As a family that has been taking care of dogs for many years, our clients should expect that we would care and provide a loving environment for your pet. We pride ourselves with the attention, care and love that is given while your pet stays in our home. Simply put, they become part of our family while you are away. As a loving family we provide daily texts, videos, or pictures to always keep you informed of how your dog is doing.
A typical day
We have a park across the street with a walking path. Many larger parks/forest preserves in the area with longer trails as well as larger areas for running that are fenced in. Playing fetch inside/outside, enjoying dog toys that are either soft/rubber, using "Kong" like toys to put treats in, or just relaxing with a dog massage/brushing would be just some of the types of activities that we would do.