Karen S.
Tarzana, CA
Former kitten & puppy foster mom
Pet care experience
I had 2 wonderful rescue dogs when I was in my 20s. They passed away and then I fostered kittens in my spare time. I don't currently foster but I love caring for animals. I am fully available to come give your dog a walk or feed any of your animals or stay with them for awhile. Have a fish tank? I can give your fish some food too and for a recent client brought their small tortoises inside during the nighttime each night for a 3-night overnight booking.. :) My 12 year-old son wants to be a veterinarian and has gone to summer camp at America's Teaching Zoo in Moorpark. If you book me and there's any times for when he'd be not in school, I'll check to see if you want him to come along. Animals love him so much and as you can see from my photo gallery, it seems they prefer to cuddle and play with him than me sometimes :D I always 100% supervise, but I ask ahead of time and if you prefer that only I visit / stay, that's completely fine and he'd stay at our own house with our cat Mango.
Reviews
I trust Karen so much with my kitty Peanut. They have become best buds and i so appreciate how well she has gotten to know him. Thank you Karen!!
Karen was wonderful! She took excellent care of our elderly cat, going above and beyond to make sure she had all the attention she needed. Our cat loved her immediately. That was clear from the many pics Karen sent of her playing and snuggling. We will definitely book Karen again.
Very friendly and easy to communicate with. Great for our dog who needed to be an only dog and who is a little challenging.
Karen always goes above and beyond with her check ins. We consistently will have her watch our boys!! Thank you Karen and Lorenzo!! :)
About Karen S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My yard is not fenced, so if you need boarding I have the ability to bring dogs out to my yard or take them on walks in my safe neighborhood but they would not be outside alone. I can also go to your home and sit with your pet, go on walks or play. Cleaning up after a pet is expected including messes or litterboxes. I also offer walking service for dogs and nail trimming for cats and dogs.
Home
Information Karen S. would like to know about your pet
I like to know the experiences a dog has had with previous sitters. I also like knowing what their socialization is like with other dogs, for during walks, or if you want me to bring them to a park. I pay attention to all food needs and would rather have more info than not enough. :) What toys are their favorites? If you have a shy animal, are there any tips you have to help them get used to me? Are there favorite hiding places? :)
A typical day
I live in a very safe neighborhood in Tarzana, so if your dog comes with me, we'll go for a long walk in the neighborhood, or I can use a long lead in my backyard (my yard isn't fully fenced, so I wouldn't be able to let your dog off leash in my yard).
Services
Karen can host
Karen can watch in your home
Availability
My schedule is updated on Rover related to job bookings. I'm available to come do a couple of walks a day on days with availability or do overnight sitting. I absolutely love cats and dogs keep me feeling young :)
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About Karen S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My yard is not fenced, so if you need boarding I have the ability to bring dogs out to my yard or take them on walks in my safe neighborhood but they would not be outside alone. I can also go to your home and sit with your pet, go on walks or play. Cleaning up after a pet is expected including messes or litterboxes. I also offer walking service for dogs and nail trimming for cats and dogs.
Home
Information Karen S. would like to know about your pet
I like to know the experiences a dog has had with previous sitters. I also like knowing what their socialization is like with other dogs, for during walks, or if you want me to bring them to a park. I pay attention to all food needs and would rather have more info than not enough. :) What toys are their favorites? If you have a shy animal, are there any tips you have to help them get used to me? Are there favorite hiding places? :)
A typical day
I live in a very safe neighborhood in Tarzana, so if your dog comes with me, we'll go for a long walk in the neighborhood, or I can use a long lead in my backyard (my yard isn't fully fenced, so I wouldn't be able to let your dog off leash in my yard).
Location
Tarzana, CA
Pets
Karen S.
Tarzana, CA