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Karen S.

Henrico, VA

4.5 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Karen can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Karen can care for

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

Availability

I work from home 3 days a week and I am out of the house 2 days a week. My schedule is generally somewhat flexible.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Karen S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
90% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours

Skills

31 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a decent size house and yard for boarding. I am good with working with different pet needs and situations. I am very comfortable staying at a pet's home. My goal is to make your pet feel like I'm the next best thing to you. ;)

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Karen S. would like to know about your pet

I like to get to know your pets before my visit. I want to see how you interact with them so that I can make them feel more comfortable when you are not there.

A typical day

I give your pets as much attention as possible and I love to snuggle with pets. I can provide walks or play outside in the yard.

Location

Henrico, VA

Karen S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

A caring trusted sidekick

Pet care experience

I have alot of experience and I really enjoy pet sitting, I like meeting different animals and figuring out what makes them happy. I am thrilled when I can figure out what they want. I ran my own very successful pet sitting company for 8 years before changing careers. Now I am happy to be able to begin pet sitting again.. I will always treat your babies with love and care.

Reviews

Lisa H.
House Sitting • May 26, 2026
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Karen had a thorough initial meeting with my dog, collecting info, taking notes and asking questions. We lined that she could from home and be more present with Gus.

Tom M.
House Sitting • Dec 28, 2025
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Karen is great. On time, communicative, the dogs and the very aloof cat took to her right away. Highly recommend.

Stephanie S.
Dec 10, 2025

I have worked with Karen on many petsitting jobs and she taught me everything I needed to know about petsitting. She is exceptionally responsible, consistently ensuring that all instructions were followed with care and attention. Her genuine love for animals is evident from the moment she walks through the door. Pets warm up to her quickly, and you will feel confident knowing they were in kind, capable hands. Timeliness is another one of her strengths. Whether arriving for daily visits or staying for extended periods, Karen has always been punctual and reliable. Her organization and clear communication make coordinating schedules easy and stress-free. Above all, Karen is truly dependable and professional. I highly recommend Karen without hesitation to anyone seeking a trustworthy and caring pet sitter.

Christine T.
Dec 09, 2025

If you're looking for a pet sitter who goes above and beyond, look no further! Leaving our two large dogs and one cat felt easy because of the daily updates and wonderful photos we received. Karen took exceptional care of all three, managing the different needs of the dogs one requires meds, the other likes to snuggle at night and our cat. Karen kept our home clean and tidy. Karen is a very professional , reliable, and truly caring pet sitter.

About Karen S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
90% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours

Skills

31 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a decent size house and yard for boarding. I am good with working with different pet needs and situations. I am very comfortable staying at a pet's home. My goal is to make your pet feel like I'm the next best thing to you. ;)

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Karen S. would like to know about your pet

I like to get to know your pets before my visit. I want to see how you interact with them so that I can make them feel more comfortable when you are not there.

A typical day

I give your pets as much attention as possible and I love to snuggle with pets. I can provide walks or play outside in the yard.

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Karen S.

Henrico, VA

4.5 out of 5 stars
4 reviews