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Karla W.

Ithaca, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
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Services

Karla can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

As for me, I'm a Cornell professor without any summer obligations, so I'll be available all day, every day for taking care of your pet. You can trust that I will be reliable, highly communicative, and responsible with your pets.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Karla W.

Communication

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

Dog skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

In your home, I will strive to make your pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved. I believe in open and often communication, so you'll receive regular updates on your pet's well-being and cutest moments while you're away. Whether it's cuddles, exercise, medication, or detailed routines, I'm committed to making you and your pet comfortable and happy. I'm currently available almost every day, weekday, weekend, or holiday. Reach out today, and let's talk about how I can provide time and care for your fuzzy, hairy, or scaly family members!

Information Karla W. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know ahead of time if your pet has any special accomodations! I am comfortable with giving medications, walking your dog in their stroller, or looking for your scared kitty under all the beds to make sure they're still thriving.

A typical day

I love to play with your pets, whether it's a feather toy, tug of war, or a sniffer puzzle! We can do brushies, tummy rubs, butt scratches and beyond.

Location

Ithaca, NY

Karla W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

All paws, claws & toe beans welcome

Pet care experience

Hi! My name is Karla. I'm passionate about providing top-notch care for your pets of all shapes, stripes, and sizes. I'm still getting started on Rover, but I've been the go-to pet sitter for friends and family for all my life. My partner and I have one big, silly dog and two very shy cats. I also used to have pet rats and regularly ride and care for horses, so I'm comfortable with animals of all species and personalities.

Cat care experience

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Obsessed with my cats & yours too

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

Reviews

Toria M.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 02, 2026
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Great cat sitter! Karla was very communicative and left me feeling assured that my kitty (Josie) was getting the very best care. She sent pictures and a short update with every drop-in visit. It was clear from the pictures that Josie was completely relaxed and happy around her. My cat has asthma and requires an inhaler twice a day. Even though Karla wasn't able to practice administering the inhaler during the meet & greet, she did fantastic during her visits. I'm always concerned leaving Josie with someone new due to her inhaler, but I did not have to worry about that with Karla. Karla was fantastic and I will definitely be reaching out to her again in the future when I need someone to look after my kitty.

Jean C.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 01, 2026
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I couldn't have asked for a better person to make drop-in visits on my two cats twice a day for a week. Karla took great care of Brutus and Olive and did everything I asked and more. My cats had never met anyone besides me before, so they were in hiding for the first few days, but Karla persisted and by the end they were (almost) friends. I appreciated the punctual reports and her messages were detailed and reassuring. I highly recommend Karla.

Ciera O.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 30, 2026
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Karla was a wonderful dog sitter. She was great at communicating about how the day went with them and sending pictures. We weren't worried about them at all. We will definitely hire her again if we need another sitter! Thank you Karla!

Melissa H.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 24, 2026
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I was very happy with the care of our guinea pig and dog...thanks Karla! We'll reach out next time we need a pet sitter.

About Karla W.

Communication

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

Dog skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

In your home, I will strive to make your pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved. I believe in open and often communication, so you'll receive regular updates on your pet's well-being and cutest moments while you're away. Whether it's cuddles, exercise, medication, or detailed routines, I'm committed to making you and your pet comfortable and happy. I'm currently available almost every day, weekday, weekend, or holiday. Reach out today, and let's talk about how I can provide time and care for your fuzzy, hairy, or scaly family members!

Information Karla W. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know ahead of time if your pet has any special accomodations! I am comfortable with giving medications, walking your dog in their stroller, or looking for your scared kitty under all the beds to make sure they're still thriving.

A typical day

I love to play with your pets, whether it's a feather toy, tug of war, or a sniffer puzzle! We can do brushies, tummy rubs, butt scratches and beyond.

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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Karla W.

Ithaca, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews