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KayJay

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KayJay

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Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time

Pet care experience

Comfortable with ALL Pets!

I have been pet sitting for two dogs for the past 10 years. One is a 100-lb. yellow lab and the other is a 30-lb. Shiba Inu. I have watched both of them when they were sick as well. I play with them and stay for a while petting and cuddling them. I have had small to medium-sized dogs, kittens up to adult cats, fish, birds, rats, hampsters, and snakes. I currently have two bearded dragons and I frequently watch one dog and 2 guinea pigs. I live in a mother-in-law apartment connected to my daughter's home and we have a fenced back yard and miles of walking trails. Our neighborhood is very dog friendly. My daughter has one dog who loves to be around other dogs. Since I have my own apartment connected to the house, any dog I board can mingle or not depending on his/her social needs. I am a nonsmoker and am available seven days a week. I am able to board up to 2 dogs. Thank you for your consideration!

Cat care experience

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Dogs, Cats, and Reptiles!

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

Qualifications

10 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

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Katie B.
Sep 18, 2026

Karen (Kayjay) has watched my 11 year old dog Dakota for up to a week or so at a time for 3+ years now. She always ensured walks and included house sitting as needed, is timely, consistent, and reliable. She paid special attention to Dakota's routine and needs, she loves all animals. I would recommend her for petsitting, house sitting, and other cleaning roles.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

As I am semi-retired, pet care fits in anywhere needed into my daily and weekly schedule. The pets in my home are part of the family so their needs are always met. Since my kids are grown, I enjoy having pets around to keep me company.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Safety, trust & environment

I am able to care for pets in my client's home or in my home. When caring for pets in my client's home, I let dogs out twice a day or walk twice a day, check water and food, clean up where needed, give medication if needed, groom if needed, and play for awhile so they have some human interaction. I am able to watch cats in my client's home but I can watch dogs in my home as well. I can watch reptiles in my client's home or in my home if client has a travel setup. For cats, I also clean out their litterbox. At my home, dogs are let out several times a day as I have fenced back yard. For dogs who need more exercise, I walk around the neighborhood. I can run for short distances with them and play fetch and tug-of-war in the backyard. I have 2 bearded dragons. For them, I make sure they have a salad daily and insects 2 to 3 times a week. My dragons go to the bathroom in the shower so they are put in the shower at least every other day. They get UVB light for half the day and I allow them to free roam in separate rooms the other half of the day. They also have a climbing wall up to the window so they can bask in the sun and they take turns riding in the car.

Pets

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat
KayJay can host up to 2 pets per night
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.