Karen P.
Frederick, MD
Services
Karen can care for
Availability
I'm retired now, so I can devote myself full-time to your animals while you're away. I may have an occasional appointment but no other regular obligations.
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About Karen P.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will keep your animals company and care for them exactly according to your instructions. I will give them plenty of attention and affection and try to make them as happy as possible, attending to all their needs. However, at this time, I'm not offering dog walking, so the best match for me would be dogs who have a fenced-in yard to exercise in or animals who don't need to go outside. Additionally, I'm not comfortable with dogs of fighting breeds or with putting dogs in crates.
Information Karen P. would like to know about your pet
I would like to receive as much detail as possible about your animals and their preferences, their health status, and their daily routine so that I can replicate your care as closely as possible.
A typical day
This will depend entirely on the animals' preferences and the owners' instructions. I love all animals, so it will come naturally for me to engage them in any activities that they enjoy.
Location
Frederick, MD
I Speak Dog
Pet care experience
In my baby book, at 6 months, it says, "Loves animals." And that has been the story of my life. I devoted my entire career to animal protection, receiving plenty of hands-on experience, and along the way, I played mom to 12 dogs, three cats, four mice, and a hamster (as well as fostering four additional dogs). They presented me with many challenges over the years (everything from torn ACLs and abscesses to heart problems and thunderstorm anxiety) and I always went the extra mile to help my animals overcome their problems and heal or at least stay comfortable. My years of experience have taught me a lot about animal health as well as humane dog training, and dogs tend to love me. (So do cats.) In addition to loving animals, I respect them as individuals, each with their own personalities and needs. You can count on me to treat them right.
Cat care experience
Karen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Karen is an amazing pet sitter!! She took wonderful care of our energetic pup while we were on vacation! She kept us informed with lots of photos, videos, and detailed updates. Karen was incredibly caring and attentive to his needs and safety, making sure he got plenty of belly rubs, cuddles, playtime, and exercise. She also took excellent care of our home, and left everything perfectly clean and tidy. We were truly able to enjoy our vacation, knowing our pup was in such great hands. We would love to have Karen watch our pup again in the future, and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated, caring pet sitter!!
Karen stayed at our home and took care of our dog and two cats while we were on vacation. She has extensive experience with pets. She took great care of ours - including medication and special dietary needs. She also provided periodic photo updates. We will definitely be using her again. Highly recommend!
I can't think of anyone who I would trust more with my animals than Karen. I have known her for 30 years and have seen firsthand how devoted she is to ensuring the well-being of the animals in her care. Karen is extremely detail-oriented and will follow your instructions to the letter. Whether your animal requires a special diet, medications, any unusual routines, etc., you can trust Karen to make sure all his/her needs are met. She goes above and beyond to make animals feel happy and loved.
Karen is a fantastic dog sitter! She absolutely loves animals. She stayed with our medium & large dogs sending updates & photos/videos daily. She was fully prepared in advance with list of questions & spent a little time with them before we left - very much a detailed, forward thinker. We had complete trust & confidence with Karen at our house. Upon return, the dogs were happy to see us but we could tell they missed her. I also learned a few things about dogs because of her knowledge and experience working with dogs previously. We and our dogs look forward to Karen staying with the girls again in the near future. She is conscientious and truly cares about all animals.
About Karen P.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will keep your animals company and care for them exactly according to your instructions. I will give them plenty of attention and affection and try to make them as happy as possible, attending to all their needs. However, at this time, I'm not offering dog walking, so the best match for me would be dogs who have a fenced-in yard to exercise in or animals who don't need to go outside. Additionally, I'm not comfortable with dogs of fighting breeds or with putting dogs in crates.
Information Karen P. would like to know about your pet
I would like to receive as much detail as possible about your animals and their preferences, their health status, and their daily routine so that I can replicate your care as closely as possible.
A typical day
This will depend entirely on the animals' preferences and the owners' instructions. I love all animals, so it will come naturally for me to engage them in any activities that they enjoy.
Karen P.
Frederick, MD