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Karren N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
40 repeat clients
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Karren N.

5.0 out of 5 stars
40 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Retired....home full time.

I’ve been a pet owner since 1985 and I’ve fostered over 70 cats and dogs over the past 20 years through an Animal Rescue Project that I continue to volunteer for. My home is designed for pets. No rugs and comfy furniture covered with pet hair. In my Florida home, I do not have a fenced in yard but I have a lovely dog friendly community to take long walks in. I specialize in seniors, special needs pets or pets on a medicine schedule. I love puppies too. Cats are also welcome in my home. Your dog or cat will be treated just like family. I’d also be happy to care for your pet in your home. I am a snow bird who spends my winters in South East Florida and Summers in my home state of New Jersey.

Cat care experience

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Cat Vacation Plans

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

Qualifications

40 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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134 ratings
Margaret C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 08, 2026

Karen was everything I could ask for in a sitter for Charlie and then some! After using family members as sitters for almost 6 years it was necessary for me to find a new sitter for Charlie. Her caring ways got him through a record-breaking heat wave, the Fourth of July and ferocious thunderstorms. The pictures and video I received showed a happy dog playing all his favorite games with all his favorite toys. Karen watched Charlie at my house and left everything as good or even better than when I left. I was so happy and impressed coming home from an exhausting fun-filled trip. I highly recommend Karen and will definitely have her again.

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Samantha G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 27, 2026

Skylar was well taken care of while away for a mini trip! Karren was great with keeping Skylar’s medicated eye drop schedule. It was wonderful to come back to a clean space and greatly appreciated! Thanks Karren for all of your help!

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Agnes V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 20, 2026

We really appreciate the care that Karen gives to our dog. Thank you Karen!

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Alyssa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 15, 2026

This was our second time using Karren -- this time we had her stay with our pup in our home for 2 nights. Karren was very caring with our dog during thunderstorms and also was very helpful with making sure our home was secure during it. We appreciate her partnership!

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Heather B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 12, 2026

Karren was an incredible dog sitter for my two senior dogs who both require medication and extra care. She was reliable, attentive and left my home absolutely spotless. I highly recommend Karren for senior dog care. Thank you Karren!

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Alyssa S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 29, 2026

We had a great visit drop-in visit with Karren. She was available within 24 hours of me reaching out to do a meet + greet and also come by later in the day to meet our dog, Walter, feed him/walk him/play with him. She left our home tidy and sent cute pics of Walter. We look forward to working with Karren again!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m retired so your pets routine will be my priority. I have a fenced in yard and enjoy walking in the near by Abbott Marshlands.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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

Safety, trust & environment

My home is pet friendly. My community is dog friendly with plenty of interesting walking opportunities. I am happy to sit for your pet in your home as well. My New Jersey home has a fenced in yard and a house that is designed to accommodate canine and feline guests.

Pets

A typical day

Your dogs routine will be my priority. If your dogs is used to multiple walks per day….we will walk multiple times per day. If your dog is a couch potato. We will snuggle together.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Karren can host up to 2 pets per night
I love all breeds. Seniors welcome. I have delivered first aid, post-op care, oral, topical and injected medications. My two cats are very savvy when it comes to visitors. They have free access to a basement family room and spend most of their time there when unfamiliar canine guests are visiting.
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.