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Karlea S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Karlea S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
9 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Recent college grad & animal lover

Hi! My name is Karlea (pronounced car-lee-ah). *I do accept bookings/payments outside of Rover for pawrents who find it easier or prefer direct contact with me! Please keep that in mind when viewing my profile, as I have had more booking experience through Rover than reflected here due to that!* A little about me- I am recent graduate of UW-Madison and I majored in Journalism and Communications and minored in Environmental Studies and Latinx Studies. I absolutely adore dogs- my parents have a Golden Retriever at home and she is truly the best. I also have experience caring for dogs not in the family! For three years I walked and cared for two dogs in Madison, a German Shepard and an Irish Setter. I have dogsat numerous times, including most recently a two-week watch for three Westies over the winter! I pride myself in understanding dogs well.  I would love to care for your pet(s) out of my own adoration of animals & as a way to explore the city some more! With every experience I have walking/sitting pets I learn more about myself and the world, all in the company of some of the purest souls on this earth! I am also flexible with my rates! Please reach out with any questions! 😊

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
48% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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14 ratings
Morgan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 16, 2026

Finley had a great time with Karlea! She was also very flexible and communicative.

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Boarding • Feb 10, 2026

Karlea S. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Ryley C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Dec 21, 2025

Karlea was a great sitter for my pup and easy to coordinate with!

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Ellen N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 18, 2025

Karlea was great! Our dog Darcy was clearly comfortable right away and we loved all of the content and regular updates!

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Boarding • May 14, 2025

Karlea S. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Duke A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 19, 2025

Karlea was WONDERFUL!!! She provided stellar care for our senior English Bulldog - he didn’t want to leave! Karlea communicated multiple times per day with texts and photos. Left us laughing every time. Highly recommended! ❤️

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work as a fully remote part-time contracted campaign manager & make my own hours. Overall, I have a pretty open schedule and I would be able to care for your dogs well!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in an apartment in Lakeview East/Lincoln Park by myself. Only a few blocks from the lake, Lincoln Park, & multiple parks, I love to be outside and would be grateful to enjoy it with your pets! I live in a quiet & nice area, just a few blocks from a dog park as well!

A typical day

I love to go on long walks with dogs I care for and love to let them sniff away and take me on their own path! I love watching them explore the world and I’m just along for the ride to keep them safe! I also love to just cuddle and love on the dogs I care for- each has their own wonderful personality and I love seeing them shine!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Karlea can host up to 3 pets per night
Any special dietary restrictions, bed-time routines, boundaries, limitations, etc. would be super helpful to know! Please tell me anything you’d like me to know to take the best care of your pups!
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.