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Karen L.

Rancho Mission Viejo, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Karen can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only

Karen can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

I work permanently hybrid as an office manager, so I'll have plenty of time to play with your pups. I'm available for boarding any day of the week. My husband also works from home.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Karen L.

Communication

55 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced extra-large patio/yard and two small friendly dogs to keep your fur baby company. Your pup would be treated as my own and has full access to furniture.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Karen L. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. I specialize in small dogs and senior dogs. It is important to know if they would get along with my tiny 3.5lbs or 7lbs Pomeranians.

A typical day

I love playing with dogs to stimulate them physically and mentally. I would take them out to pee every 1-2 hours. I could also walk them around my neighborhood.

Location

Rancho Mission Viejo, CA

Karen L.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Animals are family

Pet care experience

Hello, I'm Karen and animals bring me so much happiness. I will make sure to treat your animals as if they were my own. I have over 15 years of experience and keep up with animal best practices. I provide a safe and caring place that is unmatched for your furbaby. You also get two pet sitters when you book with me as my husband Karl also helps with petcare. I have my B.A in Journalism and my M.S in Business Management & Leadership. I began dog sitting in high school and have since made it a lifelong hobby. Everyone has a special animal that they hold dear to their heart. For some, it might be a cat, but for others, it's a dog. No matter what animal is your favorite, we can all agree that animals are the perfect companions. For me and my fellow dog lovers, these furry little cuties are all we have eyes for. From their excitement when seeing us to their steadfast loyalty, a dog is the only companion I'll ever truly need. On my best days, the worst, and each day in between, dogs have never failed to make my day even better than the moment before. I don't know what I would do without these adorable friends, and luckily, I never will need to find out.

Reviews

Deanna Y.
Doggy Day Care • Aug 04, 2026
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Thank you for watching DiDi and being flexible with pickup/ drop-off times!

Steph M.
Doggy Day Care • Aug 01, 2026
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So grateful to have Stella loved on by Karen and Karl! Karen is a great communicator and I so appreciate their flexibility when I’ve had unexpected changes. Stella will be back! Thank you for having her!

Steph M.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 05, 2026
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Thoroughly appreciate Karen....and Karl! They are very nice, open to a meet and greet, great communication, and have adorable little dogs!

Brian M.
Boarding • Jun 24, 2026
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Karen was great! She took excellent care of my Goldendoodle over two days. She was very communicative and sent regular photos and updates throughout the stay. I will definitely book her again in the future.

About Karen L.

Communication

55 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced extra-large patio/yard and two small friendly dogs to keep your fur baby company. Your pup would be treated as my own and has full access to furniture.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Karen L. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can account for. I specialize in small dogs and senior dogs. It is important to know if they would get along with my tiny 3.5lbs or 7lbs Pomeranians.

A typical day

I love playing with dogs to stimulate them physically and mentally. I would take them out to pee every 1-2 hours. I could also walk them around my neighborhood.

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Karen L.

Rancho Mission Viejo, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews