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Karen K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Karen K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for House Sitting

from $30 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Mother of 3 humans and 2 fur babies

Ever since I was a little girl there have been dogs in the house. When I was a young woman in my 20’s I worked at a wildlife rehab center in the suburbs of Chicago (Willowbrook Wildlife Haven). During my marriage I fostered dogs for 5 years and we also had our own dogs, everything from a Beagle to a Collie to Golden Retrievers. I love bird watching, love Ornithology! My love of animals has apparently rubbed off onto my kids. One daughter has two cats and one dog and my other daughter rescued her dog two years ago. The saying of “Who Rescued Who” is very true since she needed some four legged love during her college life and her dog has truly bonded with her!

Qualifications

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

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I have a very large fenced in yard and a doggy door in the kitchen area. I love that door, my dogs just come and go and it’s great if I’m out and about for a few hours!

Ratings and reviews

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Daniel C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 25, 2026

This was my first time using a dog sitter service for my dog. Ms. Karen made this experience so simple and stress free. She was constantly sending updates with videos and pictures. Not only would I recommend Rover, but Ms. Karen overall. Definitely I will be rescheduling her on my next trips.

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Carter R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 13, 2026

Karen is always the best! We love all of the updates and our dog loves spending time with her and her pups.

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Amy D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 10, 2026

Karen was excellent! We felt very good about leaving our new puppy with her and she made us feel v reassured the entire time we were away. We well definitely ask for her service again. Baby Macee loved her!!

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Kathleen K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 20, 2026

Karen was so friendly and great with our husky girl for the day! She looked like she made herself right at home. She was also so good about sending lots of photos and videos!

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Molly D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 20, 2026

Karen is fantastic! She’s very kind and accommodating. She took wonderful care of my doodle Mango for an entire week. Mango and her golden Archie became fast friends and Mango was definitely sad to leave. We’d love to use her again!!!!

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Zachary B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Apr 08, 2026

Karen took fantastic care of our pup and went above and beyond with her!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a stay at home mom, soon to be an empty nester. I am wanting to fill my time with some four legged love!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Karen can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know of anything that needs addressing, any special needs or attention. A text or email is fine or good old fashioned phone call. I would be happy to meet for the first visit or a note left on the counter works as well.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.