Karen P.
Mill Village, NS
Dogs are like family to me!
Pet care experience
I love dogs (and all animals) and have cared for dogs and cats most of my life. I love to walk, play, and cuddle with dogs. After retiring from my career as a teacher and administrator, I have indulged my passion for animals by pet sitting (informally as well as formally through an organization), volunteering at a dog rescue in Mexico, adopting a rescue dog, and looking after friends' pets. At home I have a well socialized small dog (20 lbs) named LuLu who gets along with all dogs and cats. And I now have my own property management business and my time is flexible to visit your dog in your own home, take him or her for walks, or look after him/her in my home at times that work for you. I provide as much activity or rest as your dog needs, and strive to match the routines you have created for your companion. I look forward to meeting you and your loved pet, and will treat him or her with the highest level of care and attention, in the same way that you yourself do. Your pet will let you know how well I looked after him or her by the wag of his/her tail! Many references available on request.
Reviews
Karen is amazing and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her! My dog is very anxious and she took the time for a meet and greet to get to know Frankie ahead of time, and was very patient and loving with her. Even her rescue dog Lou Lou was gentle and friendly with my very anxious pup! I felt totally comfortable leaving my dog in her care as she sent updates with photos and videos so I always knew how Frankie was doing. Thanks Karen!!
Dori had a great time with Karen ! She was well exercised and was quite tired when she got home. She had a great time running around and burning all her energy in Karen's space !
My fussy old cats instantly took to Karen. Would definitely recommend her for pet sitting! She came in and snuggled and fed my cats while we were on a much needed weekend away.
Karen (and Loulou) were amazing in providing a caring, active and loving experience for our dog Sugar. Karen is very knowledgeable about dogs and was very thoughtful about how they might react and what they need. Sugar immediately felt at home and we could tell would have a great time. Karen sent us many photos and updates while we were away which gave us further assurances Sugar adjusted well and was likely having an even a better time than we were. We feel grateful for finding such great care and will be back! Thank you Karen!
About Karen P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I only take one or two dogs into my home at a time in order to be able to get them each proper attention and ensure harmony between the animals. We have a fenced yard for play. As a property manager you can also trust me to look after your home securely and considerately when I visit to look after your pet.
Home
Information Karen P. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviours that I can provide support for, for example walking style, any anxieties, and how he or she interacts with other dogs and people.
A typical day
I live in a rural area with a fenced yard for visiting dogs to enjoy - as well I am a 10 minute drive from a gorgeous Nova Scotian beach. We walk and play on the beach every day. Dogs love playing fetch with a ball or piece of seaweed. There are also miles of safe quiet country roads for walking.
Services
Karen can host
Availability
Due to my flexible schedule I am often able to adapt our routine (walks morning and late afternoon, beach visits) to the needs of my pet clients.
About Karen P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I only take one or two dogs into my home at a time in order to be able to get them each proper attention and ensure harmony between the animals. We have a fenced yard for play. As a property manager you can also trust me to look after your home securely and considerately when I visit to look after your pet.
Home
Information Karen P. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviours that I can provide support for, for example walking style, any anxieties, and how he or she interacts with other dogs and people.
A typical day
I live in a rural area with a fenced yard for visiting dogs to enjoy - as well I am a 10 minute drive from a gorgeous Nova Scotian beach. We walk and play on the beach every day. Dogs love playing fetch with a ball or piece of seaweed. There are also miles of safe quiet country roads for walking.
Location
Mill Village, NS
Pets
Karen P.
Mill Village, NS