kari w.
kari w.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $40 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Lifelong Animal Enthusiast Ready to
What sets me apart is my 49 years of hands-on experience with a wide variety of animals — from playful puppies and cuddly kittens to senior pets and exotic birds, as well as horses and other farm animals. I’m not just an animal lover; I’ve spent decades caring for them in real-life, day-to-day settings. I specialize in senior pet care, understanding the patience, gentleness, and medication routines older animals often need. I’m also great with puppy training basics, helping establish healthy habits and structure from the start. I bring a calm, confident energy that helps animals feel safe and at ease, even when their parents are away. Whether your pet needs a long walk, extra belly rubs, a bit of TLC, or someone who understands the unique needs of exotic or large animals — I’m here with love and reliability.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
My goal is to provide a safe, calm, and loving environment where your pet feels comfortable and secure. In your home, I stick closely to your pet’s routine — feeding schedules, potty breaks, walks, playtime, and medication if needed. I give regular updates with photos, so you know your furry (or feathered!) family member is happy and cared for. I also respect your home, keeping things clean and orderly while you're away. With nearly five decades of animal experience, I’m able to quickly tune into each pet’s personality and needs, ensuring they’re not just looked after, but truly cared for.
Ratings and reviews
Another “5 Star” dog sitting from Kari! The love Kari has for animals is so obvious and makes leaving them so much easier and worry free. She updates with the sweetest pictures and even got our senior dog to eat when we could not. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for a caring and extremely competent dog sitter for your fur babies :)
Kari was AWESOME!!! She got along with Gunny like they had been family for years. Her communication was excellent, and she took several pictures of Gunny enjoying himself and texted them to me. My wife ran saw her yesterday and Kari told her how much she enjoyed spending time with Gunny and that she felt like she should have "visitation" time with him. She is welcome to visit whenever she would like. I have no hesitation recommending her to watch your pooch.
Takes care of my dogs just like her own with love and attention. :)
Kari was amazing!! She did a meet and greet before dog sitting and that helped to assure us that she was the right pick to watch our two fur babies. She was punctual, responsive and sent tons of pictures. We will absolutely use Kari in the future.
The girls loved Kari! She communicated well and often sending lots of pictures. We really appreciated her style and how well she took care of the girls
Kari took amazing care of my little dudes!
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Schedule
I am not currently working so I pretty much have open availability as my schedule permits with all my clients; many re-occurring! Looking forward to meeting all of you! 😊