Karen S.
Karen S.
Contact for Boarding
from $28 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Karen's Pet Sitting
I've been pet sitting in my home for 8 years for friends and people at my church, since my cocker spaniel died. Love dogs but as retiree on fixed income feel I can no longer afford my own. I'd love to spoil yours. Fenced back yard, 4 steps-approximately 30/31 inches up to back door. Most of the time they are here they'll be on my lap if they want (let's hope), I generally ask every hour or two if they want to go out. I have a patio and always go out with them in the summer, winter I usually stand on the back steps and wait. If I go out , depending on the dog, they will either have full reign of the house or I will block them in the kitchen and enclosed back porch/laundry area which is vinyl with rugs. Clients may bring crates if their dogs are more comfortable but they will have run of the house when they want. I can't walk the dogs but will make sure they go out often and play with them inside. Will consider case by case staying with your pet in your home. If your female dog is not spayed please don't ask me to keep them. I no longer work at all so am home most of the time when I have a pet. If your pet likes to ride in a car then we will go out some. I have a fenced in yard and keep a padlock on the gate. I live on a busy street and am extremely careful with the front door.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Karen was exceedingly accommodating with our booking including a near last minute request and moving targets with timing. She was always quick to respond and stayed in contact with us throughout with messages and photos. Her patience with our first time boarder went above and beyond. Highly recommend.
Karen was absolutely amazing, and we couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter! From the moment we left, she kept us completely at ease with frequent updates, thoughtful messages, and the sweetest photos of our fur baby. You can tell she genuinely cares—she went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and our pet was happy, comfortable, and so well loved the entire time. Coming home to a relaxed, well-cared-for pet says everything. Karen is reliable, kind, and incredibly attentive. We’re so grateful to have found her and will 100% be booking with her again. Highly, highly recommend! 🐾💛
She took very good care of my dog. He came home happy and healthy. I even got pictures throughout the day.
Karen was so great with my girl. She has a great backyard and was so attentive. I could tell my dog felt very safe and happy with her!
Karen took great care of my dog. We were gone for seven days and I had no worries. Her home is inviting and she has a nice fenced backyard. She sent updates with pictures and my dog got lots of cuddles. I would definitely ask her to watch my dog again.
Mitzi loved her stay and was well taken care of!
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Schedule
I'm now completely retired and normally only leave to pick up food or for doctor appointments, etc. If the pet likes to ride in the car, I will take them with me to a drive through.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in yard and keep a padlock on my gate. I never leave a dog outside alone and will stay as long as they want in summer, I'm in charge of timing in winter. :)
A typical day
I am not able to walk a dog but they will get plenty of play and exercise while here. If they have toys bring them.