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Karen S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients
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Karen S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $80 per night

Highlights

Karen has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Teacher, compassionate, attentive

Dogs have always been a source of great joy for me ever since childhood. It has always been a privilege when others have entrusted me with their pets. I take pride in getting to know the dogs personality and building a relationship of trust based on their specific needs. I can work with the energy level of a young pup all the way to slow pace of a seasoned dog. I will assure you that I will treat your dog with the same love I show my own dog. In college, I worked as a vet tech where I learned how to administer various types of medications, including injections.

Qualifications

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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22 ratings
Zoe S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 12, 2026

Our golden retriever loved his stay with Karen! I appreciated how communicative she was!

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Jennifer L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 29, 2026

Karen was great with our elderly lab and our 1.5 year old lab. She sent pics and videos and they seemed very happy and well cared for. They are already booked again for another visit later this summer with Karen.

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Jamie H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 13, 2026

Amazing as always!

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Rachel N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 06, 2026

Karen is the best! My dog loves being with her. She treats him like her own beloved pepper and I am so grateful to have found such wonderful people to care for my dog.

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Erin O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 31, 2026

Karen is great with our dog! He always enjoys his stay!

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Annmarie A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 02, 2026

Karen and her family took wonderful care of our pup! She communicated well and sent plenty of photos. I'd recommend her to anyone and would use her services again.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

As teacher I am currently off for the summer, my availability is flexible. I am free morning, afternoon, and evenings including the weekend. Always free.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Our home has a large fenced in yard with a friendly lab named Pepper to keep your guy company and have fun with. YAY! Playtime!

Pets

A typical day

I enjoy getting to know the dog and figuring out what the dog needs intuitively whether that means exploring new smells or a belly rub.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Karen can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know what preferences your dog has so that I can get some insight into their needs and make this a great experience.
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.