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Karen S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients
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Karen S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
3 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Experienced Reliable Dog Lover

I am very experienced with dogs of all ages, sizes, and temperaments, and I have the maturity and professionalism to make sure you feel comfortable leaving your furry family member with a stranger. I've been a dog lover my whole life and owner for most of my life. I have decades of experience caring for other people's dogs! I will take care of your dog as if s/he were my own with love and proper care. I will send you updates and photos of your furbaby each day you're away from each other because that's what I wanted when I'm away from my own dog. Your pet will be as loved and well cared for as if you were home with her or him.

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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24 ratings
Andrew R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 15, 2026

Super communicative about how our dog was doing and sent lots of pictures!

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Supriya K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 26, 2026

Our bouvier, Leia, had a great stay with Karen. Karen kept us updated with frequent pictures throughout the stay. Highly recommended !

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Emily P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Dec 31, 2025

Karen and Hershey were wonderful! We were traveling through the area and wanted someone to keep our pup safe while we met up with friends. Karen was very communicative and accommodating when our plants changed. Pepperoni had a great time and slept amazingly after an afternoon of fun!

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Chayanika S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Dec 27, 2025

Karen was very responsive and great with my dog Mylo. She sent updates and photos, would definitely recommend! Also her dog Hershey is adorable !

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Daniel O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 26, 2025

Karen did a great job! She was very responsive, sent updates and knows how to take care of dogs!

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Shelley L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 05, 2025

My dog Nina had a great time with Karen and her dog Hershey! Nina stayed with her for a week and a half, and Karen sent us regular updates, took her to the dog park multiple times, cuddled a lot with her, and the two dogs seem to get along great. Her dog Hershey is very sweet. This is our second time having Karen dog-sit, the first time was a weekend stay to get Nina used to Karens place before this longer stay. Thanks for dogsitting! I would definitely ask Karen to dog sit again.

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Schedule

I work from home and have my own dog, so there are lots of potty breaks and attention! There's always a toy or treat around to play with or enjoy.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live on the first floor and have a 25-foot lead outside for several potty breaks. My dog and I go to the park most days for at least an hour or we go for a nice long walk, so that is what I will provide to your dog. I'm open to most sleeping arrangements as long as your dog and my dog are both comfortable.

Pets

A typical day

We go to the park in the afternoon. Lots of snuggles on the couch and playtime. My dog loves other dogs and is very easy going.

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
Takes only 1 client at a time
Karen can host up to 1 pet per night
Temperament, food aggression, meal schedule in general, where do they sleep? How are they with other dogs? We will have to set up a meeting with your dog and my dog.
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.