Karen G.
Karen G.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
"Karen Kares" Pet Sitter
With over 30 years of pet-sitting experience and excellent references, I provide dependable, compassionate care for your furry family members. As a retired military wife, mother, and lifelong animal lover, caring for others—both people and pets—has always been at the heart of what I do. After saying goodbye to our own beloved fur babies, I now have the time and dedication to give your pet the attention they deserve. I’m highly attentive to each pet’s individual needs, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away. Your fur baby will stay on their regular schedule, including: Frequent potty breaks Regular exercise tailored to their energy level Meals and medication (if needed) Grooming and brushing Plenty of affection, attention, and companionship I treat every pet as if they were my own, providing a calm, nurturing environment filled with love, respect, and care. I welcome all breeds—from tiny Chihuahuas to large Bullmastiffs—and have experience volunteering and fostering with Animal Rescue of Tracy, CA. Important Note: A meet-and-greet at my home is required at least 3 days prior to booking. This allows us to ensure your fur baby is a good fit and will feel comfortable in my care.
Cat care experience
Karen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I treat every fur baby as if they were my own. I keep them on their regular schedule so they feel comfortable and secure while their parents are away. I provide attentive care tailored to their needs, including feeding, playtime, brushing, medication (if needed), and, most importantly, plenty of love and attention.
Ratings and reviews
Karen is awesome! My two dogs took to her immediately. We will definitely be hiring Karen for our next sitter!
Karen was awesome! She easily became one of the family. Treated our dogs as if they were her own, lots of love and play time. We are so happy we found her.?
Karen is AWESOME! I got regular check-ins from her via text (including photos of the "kids"), when I got home, I am pretty sure the house was in better shape than when I left it.., and my dogs just love her!! Would recommend Karen 100%
Absolutely thrilled with the service Karen provided. We were updated each day with wonderful pictures of our puppies. We were so relaxed during our vacation knowing Karen was watching them. Can't possibly say enough kind words. Karen is an excellent sitter.
Thank you to Karen for taking wonderful care of our fur babies while we were away. She was very engaged with the dogs, prompt and consitant with her visits and it was clear the dogs loved her! We would happily recommend her to others and will definitely use her services again in the future. Thanks again, Joanne Colgrove
Karen took very good care of Marty while I am at work. She Is very loving to Marty. I will definitely hire her again and again. She is very reliable! Thnak you so much Karen!
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Schedule
I am a retired military wife, mother, and lifelong animal lover. After saying goodbye to our own beloved fur babies, I now have an abundance of time, attention, and love to dedicate to your pet(s). I strive to keep every pet on their regular schedule and routine, helping them feel safe, comfortable, and at ease while their parents are away. Your pet will be cared for with patience, compassion, and the same love I would give my own.