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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 Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

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
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

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.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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35 ratings
Cissy S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 07, 2026

Thanks Karena for taking care of our baby. We are always at peace when we leave Siggy in your care. Thanks so much!!

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sara h.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 02, 2026

Karena was a wonderful pet sitter/house sitter for 1 week. We got daily updates with pictures. I highly recommend her!

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Phil K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 15, 2026

The second time I have asked Karena to look after my dog, and this time was difficult, as the house lost power for 18 hours during the middle of a heat wave, while the internet was effectively out for two full days. Karena was a great sport, extremely communicative, patient, and showed real care and concern for my dog under the circumstances. I really appreciated this and would absolutely have her back.

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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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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I'm currently doing Rover full time so I can be with your fur baby just about all the time! The only catch is I'm pregnant (due March 13th,2027) so I will be gone periodically, to doctor's appointments. For stays longer than 2 nights (depending on how close your home is to mine), I will need to go home every other night to get proper rest, but your baby will still be well taken care of!!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Karena can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
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 72 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.