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Karen P.

Oceanside, CA

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

Services

Karen can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I currently tutor online part-time, usually in one hour increments. I also go for a walk every morning and evening for my health. Both of these allow me to seamlessly integrate pet care into my daily life.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Karen P.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I care for all pets in my care as my own. I take the time to understand their ways of communicating, to learn their routine and habits. I understand signs of distress or anxiety and know how to avoid them or help minimize them.

Information Karen P. would like to know about your pet

Please make me aware of any special care your pet needs. I’d also love to know if there is anything you do specifically that your pet likes or anything you avoid doing so that they can feel comfortable in my care.

A typical day

I love to go for walks and take different routes each time so the dogs can explore new areas of the neighborhood. More specific activities will be personalized to your pets needs

Location

Oceanside, CA

Karen P.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Current Dog Lover & Caregiver

Pet care experience

For the past 3 years, I have been a primary dog-sitter for my partners parents dogs who travel up to 2 months at a time. Prior to that I had a pup and cat growing up that I cared for into old age. I have experience with: 1. daily care (i.e. walks, meal time, love&attention) 2. speciality care (home-cooked food, paw creams, ear drops) 3. grooming (baths, brushing, and trimming fur) 4. Cleaning liter box & cleaning up after dogs

Cat care experience

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Cats were my first love

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

Reviews

Michelle M.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 25, 2026
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Thank you! We really appreciate your help. Looks like you became fast friends! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

Jenn R.
House Sitting • Apr 03, 2026
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Takes great care of our pet and home. Very easy to communicate with!

Megan H.
Dog Walking • Feb 19, 2026
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Always grateful that Ren can take Sadie on walks!

Megan H.
Dog Walking • Nov 05, 2025
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Ren helped us out last minute and was excellent with taking care of our dog Sadie for a midday walk. Looking forward to working with her again! Easy to communicate, punctual and reliable.

About Karen P.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I care for all pets in my care as my own. I take the time to understand their ways of communicating, to learn their routine and habits. I understand signs of distress or anxiety and know how to avoid them or help minimize them.

Information Karen P. would like to know about your pet

Please make me aware of any special care your pet needs. I’d also love to know if there is anything you do specifically that your pet likes or anything you avoid doing so that they can feel comfortable in my care.

A typical day

I love to go for walks and take different routes each time so the dogs can explore new areas of the neighborhood. More specific activities will be personalized to your pets needs

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Karen P.

Oceanside, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews