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Karen M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Karen M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $22 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Patience and kindness

I’ve had cats and dogs my whole life and have been petsitting since 2017. A lot of my sits have been with another organization and I would be glad to provide you the link to my reviews. I also have experience working in pet boarding/kennel. I especially love to give special attention to those pets who aren’t as outgoing or have anxiety when their parents leave. Please ask me about sliding scale rates if needed. I like to help when I can. I work in a school and have summers off allowing me to stay with pets.

Cat care experience

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Mature and calm sitter

Karen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

Priority is to take the best care of your furry family members, to keep them calm and happy while you are away. I am honest and trustworthy and expect the same from the pet owner, as well as a clean living space. I’ll follow all guidelines I am given in regards to your pets’ care and use of your home. I have operated an Airbnb in the past, so I understand etiquettes of cleanliness and manners while in others’ homes and expect the same from the pet owner. Non tobacco smoking homes only please. I prefer to stay in homes that use natural products.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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11 ratings
Darcy L.
4.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 06, 2026

Karen lived at my home for a week caring for my kitties. One of my kitties has several heart conditions and I REALLY appreciated that Karen was able to get her all her meds. That is no small thing! Karen's communication was excellent from the first contact all the way through the end of the visit. She problem solved when I dropped the ball on clarifying my wifi info and was a wonderful comfort for my cats. Karen really went above and beyond when she discovered mice had gotten into my cat food. Her problem solving, quick response and clean up helped keep my cats safe. I SO appreciated that. I will definitely be contacting Karen again. Call her- she's great!

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Jennifer S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 24, 2025

Karen was great! Otis loved her, and she helped me out last minute in a bind. I will absolutely contact Karen for help going forward.

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House Sitting • Nov 30, 2024

Karen M. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Lauri R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 29, 2024

Karen was awesome, communicative and appropriate. She kept me up to date with pics, asked valid questions and showed genuine concern for my dogs and my home. Highly recommended!!!

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Christina G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 04, 2024

Karen is consistently wonderful. She sends us pictures and updates each day and she genuinely cares about our dog. It’s such relief traveling and knowing he is in such good hands.

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Christina G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Oct 24, 2023

Above and beyond!! Thank you so much for taking care of our little guy and our home while we were away.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I can accommodate any schedule that your pet needs if I am staying in your home. I do understand the importance of routine in your pet’s life, if you could let me know meal times and other activities that the pet is accustomed to, it really helps. I prefer not to do any off leash time woth new animals or dog parks. I also prefer one dog and older dogs who do not need running unless they have a fenced yard or farm type area.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Karen can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Please communicate any special needs of your pet ie:diet, medications, particular triggers or fears… What routine does your animal follow each day? What words are they trained to respond to? How safe is your neighborhood for walking if that is a requirement. Please do write out your pets routine and care instructions and leave it for me or make a Rover care guide. Also, I will need to know in advance if people will be coming and going on your property while I am there and who they are for my safety and well being.
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.