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Karen R.

Durham, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•33 reviews
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Each dog is uniquely special

Pet care experience

2023 update: I currently am NOT accepting new clients. I've always loved animals, especially dogs. Each one is special, with his/her own personality, quirks, habits and humors. If you're reading this, you clearly love your dogs and want them to be safe and happy while you're away. They're going to miss you terribly; but it's a relief to know that someone who genuinely cares for them will be there to see to their needs, both physical and emotional. Food, hugs, walks, kisses, water, scratching behind the ears, tail bone and tummy. Good times! Leave me instructions, and I'll follow them to the letter. No one knows your dogs better than you do, but I'll come in as close a second as I can. You've got my word on that, from one dog-lover to another.

Reviews

Mary G.
House Sitting • Jul 20, 2023
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As always, Karen did a fantastic job watching our Lucy! She is a responsible and caring pet sitter and we came home to a very relaxed pup.

Bonnie B.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 21, 2022
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Wonderful as always!!

Marvaretta S.
Dog Walking • Dec 16, 2021
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Always reliable and dependable. My dog loves her.

Ellen B.
Dog Walking • Jan 11, 2021
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Karen is professional and very knowledgeable when working with my highly anxious dog. Thank you for your kindness.

About Karen R.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I’ll follow your instructions. If you use a crate or have other organizers, let me know. For large dogs that pull, please provide appropriate harnesses or training collars.

Information Karen R. would like to know about your pet

The most important thing is to keep your dog safe. Please let me know if he/she has any special needs or habits that I should be aware of. (Example, I never leave anything on the counter that could make my dog sick. "Child-proof" bottles aren't dog-proof bottles.)

A typical day

Let me know if there's a dog-friendly park nearby . . . or trails that your dog likes. Does your dog have a favorite game or toy?

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$100per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Karen can watch in your home

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

Availability

I’m self-employed. If you provide adequate notice, I can typically arrange my schedule to meet your needs. The more advance notice you give, the better!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 5 months ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Karen R.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I’ll follow your instructions. If you use a crate or have other organizers, let me know. For large dogs that pull, please provide appropriate harnesses or training collars.

Information Karen R. would like to know about your pet

The most important thing is to keep your dog safe. Please let me know if he/she has any special needs or habits that I should be aware of. (Example, I never leave anything on the counter that could make my dog sick. "Child-proof" bottles aren't dog-proof bottles.)

A typical day

Let me know if there's a dog-friendly park nearby . . . or trails that your dog likes. Does your dog have a favorite game or toy?

Location

Durham, NC

Karen R.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Karen R.

Durham, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•33 reviews