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Karen N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Karen N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for House Sitting

from $125 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Highlights

Karen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

24/7 Attentive full time Pet Care

Your pet will receive plenty of attention, affection, and cuddles in a calm, caring environment. I’m available for anything from an evening stay to several weeks and specialize in caring for pets who experience separation anxiety when their person is away. I offer kindness, compassion, and plenty of outdoor exercise for dogs who enjoy staying active.

Qualifications

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

Safety, trust & environment

When caring for pets in my client’s home, I focus on maintaining their normal routine so they feel safe, relaxed, and comfortable. I follow all care instructions closely, including feeding schedules, medications, walks, and any special needs. I provide plenty of companionship, affection, and calm supervision—especially for pets who experience separation anxiety. I make sure your home is respected and secure, keep litter boxes and feeding areas clean, and provide regular updates with photos so you can feel at ease while you’re away. As I’m retired and available full-time, so your pet receives attentive, reliable care and is never rushed or left unattended.

Ratings and reviews

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18 ratings
Tawnya B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 06, 2026

Once again Karen was amazing with our cat and three dogs. She had done a couple of shorter sits for us, so we were very comfortable leaving them in her capable hands while we went on a longer trip. They can certainly be a handful and each have their quirks and special needs, which she handled beautifully. Karen kept in contact with frequent photos, videos, and updates, which were greatly appreciated. We can’t recommend her highly enough!

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cassie b.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 17, 2026

I don’t even know where to begin. My husband and I rarely go on trips together. We have three dogs, they are all different ages with different care levels, and finding someone to care for them has always been challenging. Our family planned to go on an Alaskan cruise, and we decided to join them. We reached out to Karen and she was SO responsive. She got back to us quickly and agreed to do a meet and greet. Our dogs LOVED her immediately. We have a 6 year old street dog whom we rescued from Mexico. He is very sweet but is slow to warm up to people. Within a few minutes of Karen being at the house he was begging her for pets. It was decided right then that Karen would be watching our fur babies. Fast forward a few weeks and we are all lined up and ready to go on our trip. We’ve done a pack walk with Karen and have walked her through their daily needs. Karen is very thorough and wants as much information about your pets as she can get. To make sure everyone was good to go, my husband and I took our senior dog to the vet to get her arthritis shot. We wanted to make sure she would be comfortable while we were gone. At the vet appointment, we got heartbreaking news. Our veterinarian had a difficult and honest conversation with us about our dog’s health and quality of life. Our senior was 19 years old and had started experiencing some cogitative decline and mobility issues. After several long discussions and uncertainty about our pup’s health while we would be gone, we decided it was time to allow our sweet baby to cross the rainbow bridge. We were devastated and, as you could imagine, were experiencing some anxiety and uncertainty about leaving the other two dogs. When we explained to Karen what happened, she provided so much comfort and security. She let us know that there wasn’t any pressure to go on the trip and assured us that if we did, she would make sure our dogs were well loved on. We ended up going to Alaska. During our trip, Karen sent us photos and videos, and made sure to give us daily updates. If we request additional photos or videos, she always sent them no questions asked. She went out of her way to make us feel at ease, and it really helped give us the space and peace of mind to process everything that happened. Having Karen care for our fur babies not only allowed us to go on a family trip, it’s also allowed us to grieve our loss without having to carry the stress of the day-to-day and making sure the other dogs were taken care of. It goes without saying, but we will definitely book with Karen again. If you’re considering hiring Karen for your pets, I highly recommend it. You will be a so happy you did. Thank you Karen. We truly appreciate you, and the love and care you extend to Doodle and Wendi while we were gone.

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Tawnya B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 04, 2026

Karen was amazing with our three dogs and cat. She sent frequent updates and let us know how everything was going. Our pets were very comfortable with her and we were able to relax being away from them knowing they were in good hands. We can’t recommend her highly enough!

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Michele R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 29, 2026

Karen did a great job with our dogs who have complicated health needs. A truly delightful person.

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Jacqueline C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 29, 2026

Karen was amazing. We cannot say enough good things about her, and we feel so lucky to have found her. She watched our two very different dogs while we were away for my father's memorial — our French Bulldog with separation anxiety and our parents' Saint Bernard, who is very sensitive. Karen handled both of them with so much patience, love, and care, and sent us regular updates that gave us complete peace of mind during an incredibly difficult time. Knowing our dogs were in such good hands allowed us to be fully present when we needed to be most. We came home to two happy, relaxed, well-loved pups — and that says it all. Karen is professional, compassionate, and genuinely wonderful with animals and a great person. We will absolutely be using her again and recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter who will treat your pets like family. 🐾

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Tawnya B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 09, 2026

I felt very comfortable leaving our cat and three dogs in the capable, caring hands of Karen. She provided excellent care, followed complicated feeding and medication instructions, and sent frequent updates. I would not hesitate to have her back, and in fact have already booked her for additional sits. I highly recommend her!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Being retired allows me to offer true 24/7 full time care, so that your pet enjoys continuous companionship and personalized attention throughout your time away.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Karen can host up to 1 pet per night
Every pet is unique! Let me know about any special needs—food sensitivities, medications, mobility help, or personal preferences—so I can provide the best care possible.
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.