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Karen S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients
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Karen S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Karen has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
40 years of experience
Can provide daily exercise
Accepts 1 client at a time

Pet care experience

Happy Pet, Happy Life

I love taking great care of people's pets so they do not have to worry about their fur babies while away from home. I began pet-sitting as an Airman in the early '90s at Malmstrom AFB MT as a way to earn extra money and get out of the dorms for awhile. Since then I have continued to pet sit for friends and family, and regularly walked my neighbor's dog when I lived in Rapid City. I have two cats of my own. Pre-Covid, I was volunteering at the shelter a couple of times per week to feed & play with the cats, and walk/play with the dogs. You won't be disappointed if you select me as the person who gets to keep your pet happy in your absence!

Qualifications

23 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
First aid/CPR
Can provide daily exercise

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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76 ratings
Gray D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Feb 05, 2026

Did a fantastic job watching my cat. Will definitely book again.

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Gloria K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 17, 2025

Karen took good care of my babies. They were so happy in the pictures too!!

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Lori P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 25, 2025

Karen took excellent care of my fur babies. She spent time letting them get comfortable with her, which is important with cats. I would use her again & strongly recommend her services! Thanks Karen!

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Mary Pat B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 21, 2025

Karen is the best!

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Mary Pat B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 17, 2025

Always the best!

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Mary Pat B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 18, 2025

Karen is a rock star. Casper the Cat adores her.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work full-time but am able to drop in early in the morning, on my lunch hour, or in the evenings. It's important to me that your pets are taken care of in your absence!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I will feed, walk, and play with your pup. If we're outside of a fenced area they will always be on a leash. If we're chilling inside I'll usually talk to them or play music while we play to help them feel comfortable. I have cats of my own, so if I'm taking care of your cat I am prepared to be completely ignored by them. :-)

Pets

A typical day

We can go on walks in the neighborhood or on local trails if feeling adventurous. We can go to the dog park, too, if that's something they like to do.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
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
I have no breed preferences, but would like to know of any quirks the pup may have. I also understand they may be anxious having a stranger come in so I'll ease into loving on them.
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.