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Karen L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 repeat clients
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Karen L.

5.0 out of 5 stars
24 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $44 per night

Highlights

Karen has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Farm life = FUN

A dog is unconditional ❤️ FUN Fact/Saying for JUNE: Pet Appreciation Week (PAW) is observed during the first week of June (7–13) to celebrate the bond between owners and pets. Enjoy your pup(s). Hello and welcome to my site. I am located in the easy to access Village of Bosque Farms, which is in the midst of all the surrounding areas: Albuquerque and Isleta to the north and Peralta, Los Lunas, Tome, and Belen to the south. My home sits on 21/2acres, fully fenced, with 2 indoor/outdoor kennel runs and a cute Dog House (please see photos). I so look forward to having the joy of your pup(s) at my home. I am a retired teacher and now work from my home office for our construction company. I am home the majority of the day with plenty of time to interact with your pup through play or just loving on them. There are multiple play areas on the property. The property has old, mature evergreens and cottonwoods along with various other trees which provide for ample shade. A lush, green oasis in the midst of the desert to romp and roll in (please view photos). My guests enjoy plenty of free outside time with multiple activities offered: water play, toys, free runs or a good game of fetch. There are also farm animals (chickens and cows) in a separate and secure area for them to view. I have always had dogs: different sizes, breeds, temperaments. I have three dogs of my own. They are very socialized. My three big boys have all passed their Canine Good Citizen test. I participate in obedience and agility with my boys. I do require a meet and greet prior to your dogs stay. For boarding, I like to do meet and greets at my home as you can see for yourself the environment your pet will be in. Our daily routines are pretty set. I believe the dogs thrive on the consistency. I feed once or twice per day according to owners preference. Guest dogs are fed separately from my own. Guest dogs are both inside and out during the day. At night your dog has the option of sleeping in a crate, the dog house or the dog run. Please feel free to bring your dogs favorite toy, blanket, etc. I do require owners to bring the dogs own food, as changing diets can cause stomach issues. Boarding is a 24 hour period (so pick up needs to be scheduled as the same time as drop off) or an additional fee will need to be added. Drop off/Pick up hours - 7 am to 7 pm I also require owners to bring proof of current shots and complete a permission to treat/veterinarian authorization form. My goal is to be a professional, responsible, caring pet sitter. I strive for transparency by providing open communication, and daily photos of your pet. Please feel free to send me a message with any questions or to schedule a meet and greet. I look forward to taking care of your special one, keeping them safe and sound and providing a fun experience for them. I will keep their tails wagging:) There is no place a dog would rather be than down on the farm. PS: My promo code gives pet owners new to Rover $20 off their first booking- Promo Code: KARENL85963 Thank you, Karen

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

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96 ratings
Lori
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 17, 2026

I was so worried leaving my dogs for the first time. Karen was so good with them and made them comfortable. They were happy campers and I was so relieved. I would recommend Karen to anyone. She is amazing with animals.

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Isabel L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 17, 2026

Karen always takes the best care of our pup. She gives our dog lots of exercise and love.

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Dee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 04, 2026

Thank you once again for taking care of my Lulu. She's so important to me and to know that I can take a week long vacation with no worries. The pictures everyday make me happy to see that she's also enjoying and having her own vacation! Thank you again!

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Evan & Blythe F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 15, 2026

Karen continues to be the best sitter we could hope for. She provides fun updates and photos, is very responsive, and our dogs are always hesitant to leave her beautiful property when we go to pick them up. We are very grateful for her !

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Marc D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 03, 2026

Karen has always been wonderful in taking care of Kami. Kami is allowed to run around looking at chickens and a neighbors cow. She takes plenty of pictures daily with a worded text. I highly recommend her for taking care of your furry friends.

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Betsy T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 13, 2026

Karen took exceptional care of my dog Pete for 10 days. He had a nice space in the dog house for sleeping, but spent much of the day running around her large property. Karen sent multiple photos of Pete throughout each day and let me know how he was doing. It was clear that Karen took the time to get to know Pete and give him lots of time for play and enrichment. Karen doesn't operate a boarding kennel but truly gives your pet a chance to become part of her daily activities. I'm so very grateful that I found Karen on Rover. She is amazing!

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Schedule

Daily play time in the cool of the morning and evening. Quiet times for getting pets, loving, listening to the birds and smelling the flowers. Inside/outside time throughout the day

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

A fully fenced yard for your dogs safety and protection, along with two 17'x29' indoor/outdoor dog runs to utilize as needed. Multiple size crates, depending on your dogs size, for indoor use as needed, along with baby-gate dividers to give a dog the individual space they may need.

Pets

A typical day

Your dog can enjoy a variety of activities: laying under a shade tree, playing a game of frisbee/ball, group and /or individual yard playtime, doggy pool fun, belly rub, individual attention, basic obedience fun, listening to music during quiet/nap times

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Karen can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I can accommodate for to make their stay peaceful; Fears, aggression, favorite activity, treats, special needs Current shot record Preferred vet Cancellation Policy- 3 Day: Clients get a full refund if they cancel by noon 3 days before the stay starts. After that, they get a 50% refund on the first 7 cancelled days and 100% refund on any days after that.
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.