Karen S.
Karen S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Dog’s Second Best Friend
I grew up in a barn surrounded by animals, and from a very young age I learned how to truly connect with them. I have a deep, natural bond with animals and a strong ability to understand their emotions, body language, and needs. Caring for them doesn’t feel like a job to me — it’s something that comes from the heart, and I treat every animal with genuine love, patience, and respect
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Karen was absolutely fantastic with Mack for his 24-hour boarding! He made the drop-off super smooth and sent the cutest updates and photos throughout the day, which completely eased my mind while I was away. Mack clearly had a blast—he came home happy, exhausted in the best way, and obviously got tons of love, playtime, and attention. His home felt warm, safe, and perfectly dog-friendly. Karen’s warmth and genuine care for pets made this such a wonderful experience. Highly recommend— he’s a total gem! We’ll be back for sure. 5 stars! 🐶❤️
Cash is a LOT of dog—high energy, big personality—and Karen handled him like a pro. 😂 We’ve used Karen for walks, drop-ins, and house sitting, and Cash absolutely adores him. If you’re looking for someone reliable and who truly understands dogs especially energetic ones, I highly recommend Karen.
Karen is truly a natural with animals-especially dogs. He connects with them almost instantly, and you can tell he genuinely understands their needs and energy. I was sick for a while and he took care of my dog for me, and I felt completely at ease the entire time. Since then, my dog gets so excited when he sees Karen (honestly, I think he likes Karen more than me!). If you want someone reliable, calm, and truly talented with animals, Karen is the one.
Having grown up surrounded by animals, Karen connects with them instinctively—pets trust him instantly, feel completely safe, and are truly loved. Simply put, he’s the best choice for anyone who wants their animal happy and cared for
Karen has an incredible ability to connect with animals. He thinks like the animals themselves and has a level of empathy and understanding I’ve never seen before. His bond with them is so strong that in the equestrian world they call him a ‘magician.’ He treats each pet as if it were his own, always prioritizing their comfort, safety, and happiness. His attention to detail is remarkable—he notices subtle changes in behavior or mood and adjusts his care accordingly. Beyond technical skill, his genuine love for animals shines through in everything he does. I’ve seen dogs, horses, and other pets respond to him with trust and joy instantly, which is rare.
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Schedule
My main job is training horses, so I work part-time, but my schedule is flexible, and I can easily adjust my time to fit yours
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
treat every pet like my own. My home is safe and calm, I supervise them at all times, and make sure they get love, exercise, and attention. Owners can relax knowing their dog is happy and well cared for
Pets
A typical day
I love keeping your dogs active both physically and mentally. We’ll play fun games, explore all the new scents around my neighborhood, and enjoy a big park near my home