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Karen R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Karen R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $18 per visit

Highlights

Karen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Dogs Best Friend

I just love pets, especially dogs. I grew up with dogs with different personalities and size- small poodle to large springer spaniel. I love to play, walk and run(jog) with them. I currently do not have a pet, but I do watch my grand-dogs on a regular basis. I am now retired and have walking and watching dogs for the last 4 years. I would love to meet, play and walk your dog!

Qualifications

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

Safety, trust & environment

Currently I do not offer sitting at my home. I am willing to sit at your house meeting your requests- usually able to visit every 4-5 hours. I have not spent the night at the owner’s house.. if this is requested I would want to make sure this is a good fit.

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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27 ratings
Tauhric B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 24, 2026

Karen took such great care of our furry companions. I loved that we got a visit card at the start & end of the visits. I haven’t gotten those before from other sitters. We would certainly have Karen look after our doggies again.

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Niki D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 19, 2026

Karen was so kind to accept a last minute booking for my dog. Very friendly and professional in her correspondence and during the visit.

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Summer H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 10, 2026

Karen is great! She is reliable, great with my dog & goes above & beyond what is expected. I have no complaints. She’s been terrific.

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Andrew S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 29, 2026

Karen always does a great job of taking care of my pup. She goes above and beyond

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Molly C.
Jan 30, 2023

Karen is a wonderful, reliable pet caretaker! She has taken great care of our dog while we are unable to! She treats your pet as if its her own. She will show up on time and make sure your pet gets everything he/she needs and exactly how you request it! :) She is the best! In the thick of the winter she went out with our dog and she had to carry him back after his paws were getting too cold... she is a true pet lover!

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am retired so have flexibility in my schedule and can usually be available 7 days a week. I do have so commitments on some days but am willing to work with pet owners to meet their needs.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Karen can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
I would like to know how they react to walkers coming into the house, what their triggers might be, and their favorite things to do. Also if the owner wants anything special while I am walking or playing at home to just let me know- example feeding, putting in a pen, etc.
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.