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Karen S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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Karen S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Have your dog take a vacation too

I love dogs and have tons experience with them!. I grew up with dogs and have had a dog in my life at all stages. For the past 15 years, I have been fostering dogs for a local rescue. This volunteer work has given me the opportunity to care of all types of breeds, shapes and sizes. I work out of my home so your pet will get lots of attention day and night. I have a large fenced yard and a dog friendly home. I have a 9 year old Golden Retriever mix who loves to have playmates around. I’ll send you regular updates and photos of your pet though the stay.

Qualifications

20 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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44 ratings
Lisa T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 21, 2026

Karen took great care of our pup! I could tell right away that he was comfortable with her and her home. And she sent updates and pics frequently, which we loved!

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Lisa R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 30, 2026

It was a nice and wonderful experience for my dog. Thanks!

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Alicia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 26, 2026

Brody always has the best time with Karen! She sends thoughtful updates that make me feel so comfortable while I’m away. It’s clear he’s happy and well cared for.

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Vicki K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 26, 2026

Another great stay for my fur baby. Karen gives daily updates and pictures. My dog loves hanging out at her house with her pets. Will definitely book again.

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Maximiliane S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 27, 2025

Karen was ver communicative and our dog was very well cared for! We will work with Karen again.

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Lourdes K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 05, 2025

Karen was very flexible and it was very easy to schedule a meet and greet and the drop off and pick up. We received daily photos and updates of our dog when we were away and our dog was happy and well taken care of.

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Schedule

I work from home so I have a lot of flexibility to meet your pet’s daily needs. They will get a lot of outside time during their stay and plenty of attention!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

I care for your pet as if they were my own. I make sure I have a safe environment for your pet and only offer appropriate toys and play environments. All dogs are fed separately at mealtimes to give each time to eat at their own pace.

Pets

A typical day

Your dog will have a blast at our house! We have a great yard for playtime. We love to go for walks. Snuggle time watching tv.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Karen can host up to 2 pets per night
I love all shapes and size of dogs and don't have a preference for a particular breed. I would like to know how your dog gets along with other dogs, if he or she has any special needs (medical, dietary) and what makes your dog happy (walks. toys, a comfortable dog bed)
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.