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Karena K.

4.9 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients
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Karena K.

4.9 out of 5 stars
11 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

Highlights

Karena has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
13 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Pet care is 100% my focus.

I’ve taken care of a dog ever since I’ve got my first one when I was eight, and now that I’m older and living on my own I have my own dog who is almost 3, who still acts just like a puppy. Since joining Rover, I have taken care of a variety of different dogs of all breeds, and sizes with all kinds of different needs.

Cat care experience

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Cats are adorable!

Karena also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

11 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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31 ratings
Katherine B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 20, 2026

Karena was great! Kept us informed with details and photos each visit. We already booked her for another trip.

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Phil K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 04, 2026

Very friendly and communicative. Appreciate the photos and updates. I would (and plan to) absolutely book Karena again.

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Becca D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 27, 2026

I had a great experience with Karena. She took excellent care of my babies while I was away. They were happy, comfortable, and well cared for when I returned. She followed all care instructions, was respectful of my home, and kept me updated with photos, which gave me real peace of mind while I was gone. I truly appreciate her care and would consider booking with her again.

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Catherine F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 05, 2026

Took excellent care of our babies and sent pictures every day. Will book with Karen’s again!

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Cissy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 26, 2026

Karena took good care of our Siggy while we were out of town. Thanks so much! The pictures and updates were highly appreciated

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Aura Y.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jan 16, 2026

Karena was great. One of our dogs really declined in health due to aging between the time we booked with Karena and the dates of our trip, but she was able to care for her and navigate the situation well. We were naturally concerned about how our old dog would be while we were away, but she was in good hands.

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Schedule

Im currently only doing Rover so im available full time! I enjoy going out during the day and running errands so I'm more available at night and can provide your baby with as much love and attention as they want!!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs, has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

No matter what neighborhood you may live in, I promise your pets will always be safe with me, I am very observant and watchful of pets and I always do my best to make sure that they are very well taken care of as if they are my own.

Pets

A typical day

If my client is ok with it, I can take their dogs to a nearby dog park that has more than enough space for their dog to run around and play and be social with other dogs and when we’re all inside, cats included, I make sure that they get more than enough play running around the house, catching balls, or just doing anything that entertains them.

Cats
Karena can host up to 4 pets per night
Whatever you want to leave your pet with me I would just prefer that you let me know ahead of time if they have any special needs that I need to accommodate for, any specifics, such as feeding times, bath times, or taking medications. And if they have ever been aggressive towards other people, or other animals in the past, just let me know so I’m more cautious when approaching. For last-minute bookings (Under 48 hours' notice) I will charge an extra $15 a night.
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.