Karen S.
Karen S.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your pet will have a pawsome time!
I've always loved animals and I've been lucky to have both dogs and cats leave their pawprints on my heart! I currently have two doodles at home. It was my honor to be a volunteer working with dogs at a local animal rescue center, both with adult dogs and puppies. I helped with anything I can, from cleaning kennels, preparing enrichment feedings, socializing puppies in quarantine, bathing puppies, and working with the behavioral team. It was hard work, but somehow I left with more energy and joy than I had when I walked in! Animals have that special gift of spreading joy! I'd love to bring my experience and love for animals to you, and give your furry friends all the love and attention they need when you're away.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When I visit your home, I will feed your pets, and walk your dog. Whether your dog is large or small, a senior or a puppy, and anything in between, I will tailor the level of activity to their needs. I definitely prefer to do a "meet and greet" if possible with you and your pets before booking. Certainly, time and schedules may prevent this but for sitters, owners, and pets, this usually prevents a lot of confusion with instructions, and ensures that everyone is comfortable! For the safety of your pet and myself, I do not use a retractable leash with any dog. If you don't have a stationary leash, I will gladly use on I provide! Although I love to care for kitties, I do not accept bookings for indoor/outdoor cats, unless they will stay inside. I want to make sure you come to a happy and healthy cat!
Ratings and reviews
Karen was fantastic! She was always punctual, dependable, and so patient with my anxious senior dog. She took the time to earn his trust and never rushed him, which meant so much to me. It was clear that she genuinely cared about his comfort and well-being. I felt completely at ease knowing he was in her care and appreciated the updates along the way. I would absolutely book with Karen again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate and reliable dog walker.
Karen continues to be professional and amazing with my cats. She takes excellent care of the girls and goes above and beyond. She is trustworthy and friendly and the perfect choice for your pets.
Karen, Thank you so very much for taking care of my crew! I went to Jamaica for 5 days for a wedding. I was able to relax knowing you were taking care of our crew, 4 inside cats AND feeding 2 outside cats, not to mention you fed the fish. You kept in contact each feeding and sending pictures. I knew my furbabies were in good hands. Onto the shore and the next booking! Thank you again!
Always takes such good care of our dog!
Karen is the best! I could not recommend her enough. We left our kittens (<1yr) for the first time and were out of country. Karen gave the extra comfort I needed, she was also very patient with me. She’s great with cats and dogs
Karen took great care of our sweet cats while we were away!
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Schedule
I am available most days for dog walking and drop in visits for dogs and cats, in the Media/Swarthmore area. Although I have several recurring lunch-time bookings, I am generally able to fit a new local walk in between visits to my fluffy friends! I try to stay close to the scheduled time, although overlapping bookings may occur, and travel time, etc, may cause a variance in the time. Please expect me to arrive at the scheduled time, give or take an hour. If a pet needs a visit at a specific time (puppies needing a potty break on schedule, medications, etc!), please communicate this need and I'll do my best to accomodate!