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Karen O.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Karen O.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Basic background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Wag more. Bark less.

Every dog I meet is a companion full of joy, and excitement. I can't wait to be your canine's next good friend! Experience: At the age of 3 I immediately knew I loved dogs. As I grew, I took steps to surround myself with them. For 3 years in high school I volunteered at my local animal shelter taking all types of dogs on walks, bathing them, and working with them. I learned how to deal with dogs who weren't at their best and who had a wide range of personalities. Then, for two years I worked in a veterinarians office as an assistant due to my undying love of each and every dog. I have hosted dogs in my home in the past here on Rover over the course of 3 years, but now I am operating my fish farm, I am happy to drop in for your animals while you are away. I can give long walks, administer medication, drop in for feeding and litter box scraping, house sit, or farm sit (explicit experience with chicks/chickens/horses/fish/reptiles). I look forward to being a companion for you and your animals.

Cat care experience

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Cat friend in residence

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

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

In my home, my dog lives a life of luxury. I have a philosophy of observing an animal intensely and observing what they may need or want. Each animal has a different vibe and needs me in a different way.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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23 ratings
Chris S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 06, 2026

Karen always takes really good care of Scout and goes above and beyond. Amazing.

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Becky B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 06, 2026

Karen was great! She was very thorough on getting instructions and asking questions to make sure she knew all of our routines and preferences. She gave lots of extra attention to my special needs foster and took her for walks in her wheelchair. We got lots of pictures and updates on how things were going. I would absolutely hire Karen again.

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Jeremy G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 25, 2026

Wonderful to work with, Karen is very attentive to the dog’s needs, especially with habits and medication. Willing to go above and beyond and make us comfortable to leave our fur children. I have no reservations recommending her.

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Chris S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 18, 2026

Karen is amazing and always goes above and beyond. Highly recommend!

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Katherine P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 12, 2026

Karen was wonderful!! She loved our 2 puppies, stayed at our house and did some training while she house sat! We will absolutely be booking her again!

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Elizabeth C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 27, 2026

Karen did a great job taking care of our kitties! She was reliable and prompt and a great communicator. Highly recommend!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have a flexible routine on my farm that requires about 2 hours of my time every day. I will fit your animal care around those hours.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Karen can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I would like to know that the dog is up to date on its vaccinations (so I don't bring anything back to my dog). I would like to know the pet's needs.
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.