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Karien D.

Star Sitter

Roanoke, TX

4.9 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
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Services

Karien can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I’m a Playball franchise owner, so I’m pretty good at managing my time. With both of my boys in school, I’ve got plenty of flexibility and free time for other things!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Karien D.

Communication

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

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I’ll swing by to hang out with your dog, making sure they actually eat (because we all know some pups act like they’re on a hunger strike when their humans are away). And don’t worry about those walks—I’ll make sure we avoid the hot pavement so their paws don’t turn into toast. Cooler walks, happier paws!

Information Karien D. would like to know about your pet

Fill me in on your dog’s quirks and any diva-like behavior I should expect. I prefer pups that won’t try to take over the world, so the less aggressive, the better! And let me know what they absolutely adore and what gets them rolling their eyes (or growling), so I can keep things on their good side!

A typical day

I’ll keep your pups entertained and burn off all that extra energy. We’ll take walks to explore and sniff out all the exciting new smells around the neighborhood!

Location

Roanoke, TX

Karien D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Karien D. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Passionate Pet-lover!

Pet care experience

I grew up in a pet-friendly home with my dad, the vet, so I was basically his unpaid assistant. Thankfully, I still have him on speed dial for any pet-related emergencies. Whether it’s puppies or senior dogs, I’ve got plenty of experience—administering meds, providing care, and even answering the age-old question: “Is this normal?”

Reviews

Elizabeth S.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 16, 2026
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Karien is fantastic! We highly recommend! Extremely reliable and loves our fur babies. And they love her!

Dominic C.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 14, 2026
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Thank you Karien. The daily visit really helped and thanks for your patience with my little monster. Karien was patient flexible and kind. Look forward to future visits. Thank you

Mary S.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 28, 2025
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We love having Karien checking in on our Golden. We feel she cares and loves on him like we do! Would recommend her to anyone!

Elizabeth S.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 07, 2025
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There are not enough words to describe Karien: wonderful, incredible, amazing, don’t do her justice. She took care of our two Cavaliers like they were her own. One of them experienced a medical emergency while we were gone. Karien identified a problem, sent us pictures and videos, and took him to our vet. She stayed in constant communication with us and let us know everything was under control. She was so conscientious, and we cannot express our gratitude adequately. Count yourself lucky if Karien is taking care of your pet!

About Karien D.

Communication

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

Dog skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I’ll swing by to hang out with your dog, making sure they actually eat (because we all know some pups act like they’re on a hunger strike when their humans are away). And don’t worry about those walks—I’ll make sure we avoid the hot pavement so their paws don’t turn into toast. Cooler walks, happier paws!

Information Karien D. would like to know about your pet

Fill me in on your dog’s quirks and any diva-like behavior I should expect. I prefer pups that won’t try to take over the world, so the less aggressive, the better! And let me know what they absolutely adore and what gets them rolling their eyes (or growling), so I can keep things on their good side!

A typical day

I’ll keep your pups entertained and burn off all that extra energy. We’ll take walks to explore and sniff out all the exciting new smells around the neighborhood!

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.
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Karien D.

Star Sitter

Roanoke, TX

4.9 out of 5 stars
38 reviews