Karen E.
Longmont, CO
Loving & Better than Boarding
Pet care experience
Better than boarding! Experienced, responsible, loving and engaged adult attention for your pets. I also like to become your dog's best friend. I will maintain your pet's schedule when you can't be with them. I’m available for walking, drop-ins, and overnights. I take photos and send them to you, and help your pets communicate with you while your away! I have quite a few local references. I’m willing to negotiate rates for multiple pets, and all situations. Willing to travel practically anywhere in Western Colorado for long stays. I charge for travel outside of a five mile radius. House sitting overnights for cats priced the same house sitting as overnights for dogs. Typically, I cannot provide check-in services outside of a five mile radius, feel free to inquire. I worked part-time at a pet store as a teenager and worked as an assistant in a couple of veterinary clinics before I went to grad school. I am comfortable giving both dogs and cats medication and injections when necessary. I began pet sitting at a very young age for neighbors, and after my last dog passed away, I began pet sitting in my free time. I like having the companionship of dogs, any animals, who need me, especially while I currently have no room for a dog. Thus far, my experience includes: Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, hamsters, fish, bees, chickens, other small farm animals. Growing up our house always had at least two cats and one dog. I had goldfish first, and then a gerbil, a couple of hamsters, a rabbit, and a crow. I would nurse wild birds that had fallen from their nests, but the crow was the only one to survive. I often got in trouble for feeding stray cats and dogs, too. My sister had a horse for a couple of years and I am familiar with grooming tasks. Also experienced in caring for indoor and outdoor plants and gardens, collecting mail, daily tasks, emergencies. I have two BAs, an MA and Ph.D, excellent communication skills and am a capable problem-solver. Email, and schedule a convenient time that I can meet with you and your pets.
Reviews
Karen took amazing care of our doggos and communication was always fantastic!!! She even came all the way up to us for a meet and greet! I have a tough time leaving our pups and knowing they were in such great hands made it so much easier and less stressful. She also took great care of our home as well and tidied up everything/washed the linens - not expected at all but much appreciated!
Karen is the best. I always feel at ease knowing Saké is in such good care when I’m away!
Karen always takes great care of our senior dog. He doesn’t usually like anyone that’s not me or my partner, but he does very well with Karen! I can rest easy knowing she’s looking after him. She sends tons of updates too and is always in communication. I can’t recommend her enough!!
THE BEST EVER
About Karen E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I only care for pets in their homes. I arrive with my needs and stay overnight with your pets and take care of the house per your instructions.
Information Karen E. would like to know about your pet
Please feel free to contact me as my rates are negotiable for certain situations, and your pets will love me.I like to meet the pets first, especially dogs. I like to know if walking on leash makes them aggressive or when out a dog needs to avoid other dogs, whether or not they like the postman, or have escape tendencies.
A typical day
Walks, hiking, fetch-- you let me know what your pets require and I adapt for them. Past clients have enjoyed rides in the car and taking advantage of their favorite neighborhood walks, as well as explorations on the Boulder area's many trails and dog parks. Salida clients like car rides, walks around Frantz Lake, walks around town and hiking up Tenderfoot.
Services
Karen can watch in your home
Availability
Pet care is so important when the pets owners have to travel. I am skill building and this is currently my only employment. I am also a writer and artist.
About Karen E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I only care for pets in their homes. I arrive with my needs and stay overnight with your pets and take care of the house per your instructions.
Information Karen E. would like to know about your pet
Please feel free to contact me as my rates are negotiable for certain situations, and your pets will love me.I like to meet the pets first, especially dogs. I like to know if walking on leash makes them aggressive or when out a dog needs to avoid other dogs, whether or not they like the postman, or have escape tendencies.
A typical day
Walks, hiking, fetch-- you let me know what your pets require and I adapt for them. Past clients have enjoyed rides in the car and taking advantage of their favorite neighborhood walks, as well as explorations on the Boulder area's many trails and dog parks. Salida clients like car rides, walks around Frantz Lake, walks around town and hiking up Tenderfoot.
Location
Longmont, CO
Pets
Karen E.
Longmont, CO