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Karen W.

Cranston, RI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•134 reviews
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Dog Lover to Pamper your Pet

Pet care experience

Thank you for searching for me. Please note at this time I am available to 'Board', 'Visit" and/or "walk" your pet Only. I have raised two children and while I was a stay-at-home mom and work-at-home mom typing transcription, we have always enjoyed the pleasure of two Golden Retrievers who were our best friends and playmates. We now have a Long-Haired Chihuahua who we love dearly and fits right in. Now I am changing careers to do what I love. I took Pet Assisted Therapy training with my two Golden Retrievers a few years ago. My passion is for dog-walking, boarding dogs for extended stays, and helping people have a successful relationship with their pet. I love taking dogs for walks and finding nature trails. I now bring my Long-Haired Chihuahua to visit patients at a Rehab/Nursing Home. It is so rewarding. I would love to be there for your 4-legged family member. If you work full-time, your pet really needs a playtime to stretch their legs and get out some pent-up energy to put a smile on his/her face. I am even available to take your pet to the Vets for an appointment or groomers. Why I love dog sitting. As a child, my family had a German Shepard named Queeny, which was always tied up so I would spend hours sitting with her. I felt horrible when my dad opened an auto repair garage, and brought her there as a guard dog. My experience administering medication Yes. I prefer to use "Pill Pockets", but can give liquids, apply topical medicine as well.

Reviews

Stephen And Maureen H.
Dog Boarding • Mar 20, 2024
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Karen was very patient with our Remy. We appreciate her care and concern for him.

Denise L.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 23, 2024
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I was very comfortable with Karen's visits to Marley. Marley seemed very well taken care of. I would use Karen again if needed.

John C.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 11, 2023
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Karen is the best! She took wonderful care of our 17-year-old cat while we were on vacation for a week. He has to be given medication and can be a fussy eater, but she became his new best friend and they got along quite well. The daily updates and photos of him in all his favorite places reassured us that he was fine, and we didn't need to worry about him, Thank you, Karen! We'll be calling you again.

Joyce P.
Dog Boarding • Nov 04, 2023
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This was our first time boarding our fur baby so we were very nervous leaving her with someone not knowing anything about them, but after having a meet and greet with Karen and seeing how she interacted with our 2 year old Heidi Mae we could see how Karen loved animals and we felt she would take care of Heidi like her own…. Our Heidi Mae was with Karen for a little over a week and she would send pictures every morning and evening with updates on how our fur baby was doing which made us feel extremely comfortable to see our Heidi was being cared for very well and she looked happy too playing with her toys as well as being with her two new fury friends, Karen’s dog’s….. If you are looking for someone to take care of your pet like their own, I recommend Karen 100%! We will definitely have Karen watch our Heidi Mae again!!!

About Karen W.

Communication

64 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced-in yard for your pet(s) and enjoy spending time with them in or outside. I enjoy petting and giving pets love and attention.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Karen W. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know what type of exercise the pet gets on a regular basis, and how well he/she gets along with other dogs and new people. What is his/her favorite "chew" toy? Is he/she allowed on the furniture/bed? I don't have a breed preference, but I do love my Golden Retrievers.

A typical day

I feel a pet should have someone to play with a few times a day in my home, and very happy to stay longer if the pet has separation anxiety in your home. Extra house-sitting services I would be willing to bring in the mail, water plants, and even vacuum as needed.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$30per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$18per visit

Karen can host

0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Karen can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I babysit 2 granddaughters on occasion but if I Accept your Booking I am totally available to spend all my time with your fur baby(s).

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 2 months ago
Karen can host up to 1 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Karen W.

Communication

64 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced-in yard for your pet(s) and enjoy spending time with them in or outside. I enjoy petting and giving pets love and attention.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Karen W. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know what type of exercise the pet gets on a regular basis, and how well he/she gets along with other dogs and new people. What is his/her favorite "chew" toy? Is he/she allowed on the furniture/bed? I don't have a breed preference, but I do love my Golden Retrievers.

A typical day

I feel a pet should have someone to play with a few times a day in my home, and very happy to stay longer if the pet has separation anxiety in your home. Extra house-sitting services I would be willing to bring in the mail, water plants, and even vacuum as needed.

Location

Cranston, RI

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Karen W.

Cranston, RI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•134 reviews