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Karen I.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Karen I.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
45 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Peaceful patient active caregiver

I've spent my career working with children with autism & special needs which has taught me to have a calm and assertive demeanor with animals. Frequent walks and/or mellow cuddle time with your pets feeds my soul as I love being in the company of animals. I have had dogs and cats as family members and have frequently cared for the animals of family and friends in their homes. You can trust that I will take excellent care of your pets and your home while you are away.

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

Depending on the needs of your animal and your routine, I will take them for walks (as many as are needed), play in the house or yard, feeding, brushing, cuddle time, etc. I don't mind watering plants, bringing in the mail or taking out the garbage as well.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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30 ratings
Chris D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • mag 11, 2026

This is our first time using rover. Karen I is an absolute angel! What a professional through and through. She kept us up to date with daily reports on how our pups were doing and got along with them perfectly. Our pups can be a bit high maintenance but no concern for Karen I. THE BEST! She took great care of our pups and our house too. The complete package ! We can’t wait to book her again! 6 stars if I could give them.

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Bill S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • feb 18, 2026

She was all I could have hoped for. Good communicator, good listener, and good follow-through. Showed up on time and left the house spotless.

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Kara H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • nov 28, 2025

We were so happy to have found Karen after recently moving to the area. She was a wonderful sitter. We have a very large dog that can be intimidating at first but she was so at ease with him and was very thoughtful and attentive during our time away. I would highly recommend Karen to anyone. Thank you!

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Kyle C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • nov 06, 2025

Karen was wonderful!

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Gaetano M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • ott 19, 2025

Karen was fantastic- Apollo loved her and everything went smooth. We were very thankful for the communication and updates. 😊🐕- we will definitely look to work with her again.

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Shelly C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • set 29, 2025

You will not find anyone better than Karen! Divot is an adorable and extremely difficult older dog. Karen took on this challenge with no hesitation and gave him a peaceful weekend at home. She is truly amazing, and any pets are in the best hands with Karen!

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Schedule

I have a flexible schedule both on weekdays and weekends, and can work with your pet's needs. I accept pet sitting jobs of at least 3 nights and preferably 1 - 3 week stays.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Karen can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
I would love to know your dog's temperament and his/her level of activity. I also like to know how they handle your absence and how they do with new people.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.