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Kari K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Kari K.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for House Sitting

CA$73 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Basic background check
50 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

2SLGBTQ+ friendly, reliable, caring

I'm new to Rover, but I have looked after dogs and cats for decades! I've cared for senior dogs and puppies and dealt with dogs with health issues like diabetes and Cushings. I currently have two energetic dogs and one rather lazy rescue turtle. I treat my own pets as furkids and would do so for yours as well. I have used pet sitters often and strive to be what I would want a pet sitter to be: Reliable, resourceful, caring and knowledgeable. 2SLGBTQ+ friendly! *Adding a note here, as several people have asked: I don’t bring my dogs with me when I am pet sitting, much as I miss them! My spouse takes care of them when I am away. 😊

Qualifications

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

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I like to recreate the pet and pet owner's habits and routines to make the pet feel as comfortable as possible. Being away from their humans can be stressful enough, so I try to make things as familiar as possible.

Ratings and reviews

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11 ratings
Alison G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Feb 22, 2026

Kari was a fantastic cat/house sitter! She stayed with my Spooky for 5 days and was very flexible and kind enough to offer to stay one extra night as when my flight was landing the weather was very bad. That allowed me to stay with a friend an extra night and not worry about rushing home in bad conditions. I really appreciated that! I will definitely be using her again!

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Oliden H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 30, 2025

Kari communication was promptly and clear and was great with my pets. I would book with Kari again

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Michele C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 13, 2025

Kari is wonderful. She is very responsible and we feel very relaxed leaving our treasured cat Sassy and home in her care. She goes above and beyond to maintain the house and leave things in pristine condition. If you want to leave your pets and home in the very best hands, Kari is for you! 🙏🏻💐✨

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Kristin E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 05, 2025

Nothing but 5 stars for Kari when it comes to older dogs. Our Golden is 13 1/2 and has on/off stomach issues that we didn't think a pet-sitter would put up with. Kari not only cared for him but left the house spotless and managed the medications perfectly. This will be our last pet-sitter (sadly) and Rover (Kari) allowed us to have a short holiday before we return to almost full time care of our Golden. Thank you Kari!

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Michele C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 20, 2025

Kari is wonderful! She took perfect care of our cat Sassy and the property. She is very down to earth, trustworthy, considerate, present and a great communicator. The house was cleaner than how we left it! Would love to have her again.

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Andre G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 28, 2025

I got home to find my house clean and the animals happy and healthy. Good job.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

**Just a heads up, that I now work full time at a physical location and your pet would need to be okay on their own while I am away. I need to get out for walks, too, and appreciate furry company. I am available for long weekends and extended stays.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Kari can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know if your dog has a sensitive stomach or anxiety issues. I am fine and well-versed in both, but for the dog's sake, I like to know in advance. I also like to know if they have issues with other animals, i.e. larger dogs or cats, so I can make sure we give them a wide berth. Do they have favorite toys? What are the times they like to eat and go out? What is their favorite pastime? Do they have a favorite spot in the house? Where do they like to sleep? Do they have any health issues I should know about? Anything else they might want me to know?
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.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.