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Karyn C.

4.9 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Karyn C.

4.9 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Portsmouth, VA

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Basic background check
25 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Le Petite Pet Sitting Boutique

Greetings/Bon Jour! Let me welcome your small pooches (25 lbs or less) to my home for pamper and play while you are away. I have a natural love and affinity for dogs and have owned and cared for them from childhood. I understand what it means to have peace of mind knowing your dog is well cared for and having fun while you are traveling. I recently lost my beloved dog and now I am ready to turn that grief into loving and caring for other little fur babies. Why I love dog sitting? They bring immense joy and happiness to my life. About my yard I have a small yard and common area. There are plenty of walking paths along the bay in front of my house and I walk my doggie guests regularly. I do not leave them out doors unattended or unleashed. My experience administering medication No injectable medication.

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
14 ratings
Dawn W.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Feb 04, 2026

This was our dog’s first time staying with a sitter, and unfortunately the experience did not meet our expectations. Prior to booking, we were very transparent about our dog’s needs, including her separation anxiety, walking and feeding routine, and tendency to bark, so the sitter could determine if this was a good fit. The sitter assured us this would not be an issue, noting that our dog would be the only dog in her care, would receive undivided attention, and that she has years of experience caring for dogs. Prior to drop-off, we were informed that she had recently gotten a puppy but were told this would not interfere with our dog’s care, which I strongly believe that it did and overwhelmed her. We also provided two days’ worth of anxiety medication and had explained that this was the first time our dog had ever taken medication. Despite this, we were asked if someone could bring additional medication, which felt uncomfortable and unexpected given our prior conversations. Overall, we wish there had been better alignment between what was discussed before the stay and what the sitter was prepared to handle. Instead of peace of mind, this experience caused additional stress, and our dog returned home noticeably more stressed and slept for several days, which is very unusual for her. Overall she is a very nice person with best intentions but I guess our dog just required more one on one attention since this was her first in 9 years being with a stranger.

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Alisha G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 29, 2025

We absolutely love Ms. Karyn! She goes above and beyond in caring for our dog while we’re away, giving us total peace of mind. Her kindness, reliability, and genuine love for animals truly shines through!

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Matthew R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Dec 30, 2024

Great interaction with Karyn on our first drop-in. My dog barb was asleep next to Karyn within the first 10 minutes! Will use again!

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Alex C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 14, 2024

Karyn is an attentive and communicative caregiver for my dog. This was my first experience booking on rover and it went as expected, I’d recommend Karyn.

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Brittany G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Nov 21, 2024

Karyn was great! Highly recommend!

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Valerie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Oct 12, 2024

Karyn is an amazing dog caregiver! She is very kind, loving, and careful with my senior dog. She is trustworthy and I am very comfortable leaving my precious pup in her hands. She is attentive to his special needs including medications (pills and eye drops), limited, slow walks & stroller use as needed due to his older age. She graciously handles all his needs & is a true dog lover . She even made some suggestions to help me a better mother to him. Very intuitive caretaker !!! Her home is comfortable & she has a great neighborhood for walking. Karyn has my highest recommendation if you’re looking for a wonderful doggie caretaker who will pamper your pup while you’re away.

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

I am retired and home on a daily basis so your baby will get all the attention they need.I give an update with 1 photo per day.Please make all requests for pet bookings prior to 9pm at night. All requests after 9pm will be responded to the next morning.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Your baby will get up with me get their breakfast, take walks and cuddle and play with me during the day. I live in a beautiful historical walking district by the river that is a dog friendly community. We will walk to cafes and see other pet parents out and about.

Pets

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks I walk the dogs at the park by the bay or in my neighborhood. I live in a beautiful historical walking district by the river that is a dog friendly community. We will walk to cafes and see other pet parents out and about. Your dog's sleeping arrangement The dogs will sleep in my bedroom. Time I'll spend with your dog I am retired so I will be home most of the day with the dog although there may be times when I leave for errands etc. and may take your pet with me.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Karyn can host up to 1 pet per night
I would like to have their shot history and any special needs that the dog requires. All of my guest pooches must be housebroken. Please note that unfortunately I do not accept dogs that are not neutered or spayed (particularly male dogs). Senior dogs (over 11 years old) will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.