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Karen H.

Carbondale, IL

3 reviews
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Flexable schedule, animal lover!

Pet care experience

Grew up with dogs, my family raised show dogs for many years! I traveled with professional show dog handlers learning the trade and became a professional handler and groomer myself. Started several grooming businesses for others, building up the client base and growing the business to the point of hiring other groomers to take over, before moving on to do the same again. Managed a very state of the art boarding kennel in Texas which offered boarding, grooming, play time, veterinary care and rehabilitation, training, retail, and provided 24 hour on site supervision for dogs, cats, and some exotics. I was responsible for all aspects of the business, except the veterinary, all hiring, training, as well as being capable of stepping into any position, I never asked any employee to do something at the kennel that I wasn't willing and able to do myself. Went to work for a local veterinary hospital when I moved from Texas to Illinois. Started out in the very busy front end reception, and eventually began to do some out patient tech and assisting with x-rays, and some lab work. I currently own nine rescue animals, three dogs, three cats, two Amazon parrots and a leopard gecko.

Reviews

Gail J.
sept. 23, 2017

Karen REALLY knows her stuff about animals and has a genuine love for all creatures! In an an emergency she knows exactly what to do. I never see her without animals around she is always caring for them and making sure they have what they need. Most importantly.. she is trustworthy!

Sonya K.
sept. 19, 2017

I worked with Karen at a pet boarding facility for over 3 years and have known her personally over 25 years. She is wonderful with all sorts of animals... dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles and little furry mammals! She loves them all!

Jenny H.
sept. 18, 2017

If you want your pet to get the same treatment it gets at home, then look no more Karen is your gal. Caring for pets is her passion. As far as she's concerned all pets deserve love & affection. Having worked in the animal field she knows when to spot when something just isn't right with a pet as well. I feel 100% confident with the care I'd receive & the compassion she offers not only the pet but the human as well with leaving their beloved friend.

About Karen H.

Communication

Usually responds in within a few days

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Karen H. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed preferences at all since I have worked with Chihuahuas to Great Danes, and many breeds in between. I would of course like to know about each dogs personality, all of their likes and dislikes, favorite playtime activities, and any special needs they may have. This would include any special diets and medications.

A typical day

Love to walk dogs in areas that a familiar to them! Their own neighborhood, if that is possible, or maybe a small quite park near by. I prefer not to expose dogs to strange surroundings unless they easily adjust to such things. Playing fetch, tug, chase, these are some of my dogs favorites!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Karen can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

About Karen H.

Communication

Usually responds in within a few days

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Karen H. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed preferences at all since I have worked with Chihuahuas to Great Danes, and many breeds in between. I would of course like to know about each dogs personality, all of their likes and dislikes, favorite playtime activities, and any special needs they may have. This would include any special diets and medications.

A typical day

Love to walk dogs in areas that a familiar to them! Their own neighborhood, if that is possible, or maybe a small quite park near by. I prefer not to expose dogs to strange surroundings unless they easily adjust to such things. Playing fetch, tug, chase, these are some of my dogs favorites!

Location

Carbondale, IL

Karen H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Karen H.

Carbondale, IL

3 reviews