Karen D.
Karen D.
Contact for Boarding
from $75 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Vet Assitant for your Senior Pets
I've been working as a vet assistant for 8 years and have experience in professional dog training. I am comfortable with administering oral medications, injectable medications, subcutaneous fluids, and inhalers. I have a lot of experience working with pets of different ages, medical conditions, and personalities. Note: Prices may vary depending on the medical care that is needed. Please message me to inquire about these special circumstances.
Cat care experience
Karen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Flexible, communicative, and available for our last minute booking and took good care of Violet. Thank you!!
Karen is a gem. I have two dogs and one of them is a senior who requires a lot of maintenance and special care. I can’t tell you how much of a relief it is to have her help and care for my boys. Thank you, Karen!
Karen is one of the best we’ve ever had. It’s such a relief to have her watch my senior special needs boys!
Karen is such a joy to work with. She’s always reliable and I’m so grateful for her.
Busty had a great time with Karen today! We appreciate her patience with his anxiety and special needs.
Karen was wonderful, I highly recommend her for your pet sitting needs! Super communicative, proactive, and gave my pets and my home the best care possible!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
My schedule is very flexible. I am doing pet sitting full time as I am in school. However, on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, I am usually available about 2pm.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I know how much I love getting updates and pictures of my fur babies so I'll make sure you hear from me daily. I think there is also some level of comfort in knowing that I am a veterinary assistant. We have a back yard, so dogs are always allowed to romp around back there. However, I don't leave them unattended, I know how easy it is for them to find something they shouldn't put in their mouth. We do try and make sure we close all the cabinets and don't leave anything on the table, sink, trash can, etc.
Pets
A typical day
Walks are so important for dogs. My family loves to do group walks with our dog and the dogs we watch, and they LOVE it! Aside from the daily walk, they get to explore the backyard. We have a bunch of toys for them to play and destroy, if they choose. At home, we provide them that home away from home feeling, they have a second family with us! I know not every dog cares for walks, so cuddles on the couch are always welcome.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsKaren can host up to 3 pets per night
- It is important for me to know if your dog is reactive to cats. Since we do have 3, if they are reactive, we may not be able to watch your dog at our place. However, I am always open to a one night trial to see how your dog gets along with the cats. Of course, I do ask all pets to have all their vaccines and current on their parasite prevention. I have found (once in a blue moon) a tick in our backyard, so this is important. I also do work at a vet hospital, so my pets are protected from external parasites. Per the vaccines, in specific, they do need their Rabies, DAPP (Distemper), Bordetella (Kennel Cough), and Canine Influenza. I host a lot of dogs and cats and have some of my own, so I always want to make sure my angels, along with yours, are always protected! I like to know if they use crates and what kind of habits they have, like trash digging, chewing socks or shoes, escaping through the front door, excited peeing.