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Karen V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
130 repeat clients
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Karen V.

5.0 out of 5 stars
130 repeat clients
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Platteville, WI

Contact for Boarding

from $25 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

kind, loving care for your dog

I am an experienced dog lover and I will treat your dog as if they were my own providing them with kind and loving care. I will do all that I can to help them feel safe, secure, comfortable and happy while in my care. They will get plenty of fresh air, exercise and playtime. I am very careful to make sure your dog has playmates that are compatible to their personality and energy level. While your dog is in my care they will be playing in my fenced outdoor play yard and secure indoor play yard. They will not be allowed to run loose out of play yards. Fresh water available at all times. Feeding is done individually and on your schedule. I have very flexible availability. Visiting dogs are housed in my climate controlled dog rooms which are attached to my outdoor fenced in play yard and indoor play yard. My dog rooms contains full size kennels with cots, beds and blankets for your dogs comfort. I am a breeder of Pembroke Welsh Corgis. My Corgis are housed separately from visiting dogs. Although some of my Corgis do come to the play yard to play with the visiting dogs. I work at home as dog care is my full time job so I am able to provide 24/7 loving care on a daily basis. I do offer drop in care. This service depends on the clients and dogs needs as to what care is provided on a drop in basis.

Qualifications

130 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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Marcya G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 27, 2026

Our dogs obviously had a great time. Karen sent us pictures and those guys were having the time of their lives. Karen was so flexible and understanding when we had some changes to make. Her place is an awesome doggy hotel.

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Megan K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Aug 16, 2026

Chance got to play ball with he loves.He was worn out.

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Nathan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 24, 2026

Karen was great as usual, our dog always seems to have a good time.

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Michael R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 23, 2026

Karen was awesome with Bailey. Really the first time Bailey hasn't been with me but Bailey got really excited when we would pull in. When we would get home she would need a nap from playing with Karen and the other dogs, a great place will be taking Bailey back. Highly recommend!

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Jill M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 12, 2026

She was wonderful, quick to respond and great to work with for my last minute request. My dogs came back exhausted and happy. Excited to know we can use her again in future.

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Haley K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 10, 2026

All 3 dogs came back happy, healthy, and in great moods. I can tell they loved their stay with Karen. She took excellent care of them.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

This is my full time passion ( job) so I devote each day to making sure all dogs in my care are happy, comfortable and feel loved!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 5 dogs
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in outdoor play yard and a secure indoor play yard to keep all the dogs safe and give them plenty of playtime!

Pets

A typical day

We will spend plenty of time outside in the play yard, playing fetch, tug or playing with other dogs so the dogs get lots of fresh air and playtime.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Karen can host up to 6 pets per night
All dogs must be current on vaccinations. I like to know a bit about their personality, how well they get along with other dogs and if they are a climber/escape artist.
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.