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Karen R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
177 repeat clients
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Karen R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
177 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Karen has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Welcome to the #szmakpack

I am an active/ outdoor person. I walk or run daily and would love the company of your pet on my daily jaunts! I also handle feedings if needed and always ensure your pet has water. My husband also provides care for your pet when staying in our home. Between the two of us, we make sure your dog has a minimum of 4 walks per day. I have 25+ years experience caring for dogs. In addition to my own animals, I have worked with my daughter who breeds Bochis and Dobermans . The pics I have included are some of the dogs I have cared for. When sitting for your pups, I would be more than happy to care for any other animals in the home. I have experience with cats, rabbits, hedgehogs etc. ****** Policies***** Daycare is up to 10 hours . I do provide transportation for a fee, but only if it is local and fits my schedule. I am currently not taking reoccurring daycare bookings because I cannot guarantee my availability for a specific day of the week on an ongoing basis . Boardings are a 24 hour rolling period. If drop off and pick up extend beyond the 24 hours, there may be an additional daycare fee added on to the stay. I am very flexible, but having set drop off and pick up times allows me to ensure your pet is getting the best care and attention possible. When dropping off your pet, if you have not already provided, I would like an alternate contact number, a name and number in case of emergency and your vet's name and number. Please provide feeding schedule and any restrictions. If your animal is on medication, I am comfortable administering, please provide the information needed. All animals should be up to date on vaccinations and flea and tick preventative.

Qualifications

177 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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345 ratings
Sherri B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 11, 2026

Once again, Karen is the absolute best! She was a bit concerned that my pet , Sheba was not using the bathroom and contacted us for her usual habits so we could get to the bottom on it. Sheba did well after that and was happy upon our return from vacation.

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Prajna K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 27, 2026

Thank you so much Karen ♥️

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Pamela C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 08, 2026

I been booking with Karen several times. I am always at ease! She has Ace, for daycare, since he was a puppy. He's now 5 years old! I can go to work with ease, knowing my baby is well taken care of.

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kris f.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 09, 2026

Winston absolutely loves Karen!! ❤️

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Prajna K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 17, 2026

We absolutely love Karen ♥️

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Kayla R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 17, 2025

Thank you so much for taking care of Max.. he loves you. I highly recommend Karen.. she is so awesome!!

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Schedule

I am typically out midday walking dogs. Often during the time I am out, my husband is home with our guests. We have a large fenced in yard and also take our guests on walks.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We limit the number of guests staying with us in order to provide quality care. Our home is dog friendly but with safety in mind.

A typical day

We try and keep our guests active between play time in the yard and individual walks. We also make homemade treats so any food restrictions should be disclosed.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Karen can host up to 2 pets per night
If you dog is on medication or has any allergies it’s important to clearly provide all necessary info. Any routines that need to be kept in place should be disclosed. ie: not allowed on beds or must sleep in crate.
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.