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Karen J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 repeat clients
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Karen J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $48 per night

Highlights

Karen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
45 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

All pets are family!

I grew up with boxers. I’m an experienced dog sitter, walker, feeder, bather and play mate. Nothing beats the unconditional love of an animal. I enjoy getting to know all breeds of dogs and cats and making them feel included and cared for. My family and I love playing games with them that are both mentally and physically stimulating. I am available full time and flexible with scheduling. I have experience in medication administration (including giving injections), wound care, first aid and CPR. My experience caring for bully/brachy dog breeds is extensive and I go above and beyond to accommodate, modify and put safety first for dogs with limitations while still making sure every dog has lots of fun! I am able to take dogs with special needs. I can accommodate homemade and raw diets. I love the outdoors and sharing adventures in nature with my own dogs and visitors. There are no children in my household and services aren’t limited to dogs/cats. If you’ve read through the details I’d like to offer you a one time promo code for your first booking https://www.rover.com/sit/karenj23157

Qualifications

19 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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54 ratings
April N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 22, 2026

Karen is wonderful with our pets very loving. Highly recommended- very clean. Excellent care.

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Nick P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 13, 2025

Karen was great with our Frenchie Cal. She treated him as her own and kept us updated. It looked like he had a great time! Thank you Karen!

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Patricia G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 26, 2025

Karen and her husband took very good care of our dog, Sonny. We knew we were leaving him in very capable hands as soon as we met Karen. We loved the daily photos and texts and will be a repeat customer if we're in the area again.

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Lori J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 12, 2025

We couldn’t be happier with Nala’s stay with Karen. We were in a pinch since our site didn’t allow dogs at the state park. Nala had a great time, she was very well cared for. Thanks for treating my pup like one of your own.

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Abby P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 13, 2025

Our boxer had a wonderful time staying with Karen for the weekend. She played and returned to us well loved and tired! Thank you Karen!

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Carol G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 05, 2024

Luna and Zach love Karen. She is very attentive and affectionate to my fur babies !

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Schedule

My life revolves around my pets and client pets so my schedule is set depending on their needs. This starts at feeding the first meal of the day, then walks, playtime, rest, playtime, walks, second meal and then chill time and bed.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Boarding pets are cared for the same way I care for my own pets. Fed, exercised, played with, loved on. Dogs are walked for the amount of time booked. Drop ins include feeding, potting, any needed pet area cleaning and spending time with the pet.

Pets

A typical day

Get dogs up and go out to potty. Feed breakfast. Chill time while food digests. Play time. Potty break. Play time. Walk. Naps. Play time. Walk. Chill time. Dinner. Chill time & snuggles. Bed.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Karen can host up to 4 pets per night
If pets have all vaccinations and flea/tick treatment. If dogs are leash trained and walk well on leashes. If dogs have any issues with other dogs. Crate trained? I require dogs to have crates for overnight stays and unsupervised times. Potty trained or any marking issues. If dogs are allowed on furniture. Any medications? Special needs?
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.