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Kelly C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Kelly C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $38 per night

Highlights

Kelly has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
40 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Gentle but responsible animal lover

I started taking care of animals when I was 11 years old. I helped family, friends, and neighbors with taking care of their pets while on vacation. Most of my experience is with dogs, but I have had a few cats and have provided foster care to kittens.

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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22 ratings
Mariah & Collin L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • abr. 12, 2026

Kelly did a great job caring for Buddy! She was responsive, dependable, and made us feel very secure in our decision to leave our dog with her!

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Shelley R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mar. 16, 2026

I hate to be honest here. For fear that Kate and Ken will not be available when we need them in the future. They were so attentive to Tripp. Their dogs and our dog played so much. I received pictures and videos daily showing the smile on his face. We don’t have a yard as big as theirs. Or other dogs for him to play with. So this was a real treat for him. They understand our dog’s communication style. Let him be a dog. Play like a puppy. But also balanced it with the guidance and directions he is used to. Both Ken and Kelly were exactly what we hoped for when we signed up for care. We drove 40 minutes to drop him off and pick him up. Both my husband and I believe it is worth it. Previously Tripp had been boarded at a kennel. I started using Rover in hopes that he would get more interaction with dogs and humans while we were gone. Boy! Did Ken and Kelly do that! Thank you for loving him like one of your family!

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Sandy C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • mar. 06, 2026

Kellie and Ken were excellent with our Sadie she got plenty of exercise and came homeVery tired… We are very grateful to them and will use them again

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Jim C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • nov. 10, 2025

Where do I begin with this 5-star review of Kelly C??? This was Champ's 3rd visit with Kelly and her husband and we already knew our pup was in the best of hands! We felt very secure in leaving him with Kelly and her pack for a longer stay as we were traveling overseas. Well, thankfully he was in such trusted hands, because a few days into our trip, Champ, a German shepherd, developed bloat (GDV) which is life threatening and requiring emergency surgery. Sadly, this is all too common in larger breeds like Shepherds. Thanks to Kelly's and her husband's quick action (and with constant communication with us in a different time zone), Champ arrived at the emergency clinic in time, was immediately rushed into surgery, and the amazing specialists at University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center in Columbia treated him successfully. Post surgery, Kelly and her husband took wonderful care of him in his recovery until we could return from our trip to a happy and healthy dog. Needless to say, we are incredibly thankful to have found Kelly and her family and can't say enough about how grateful we are to them! If we could give more than 5 stars, they would be difficult to count!

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Jim C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • ago. 18, 2025

Kelly and her husband were outstanding! They took such good care of our dog, Champ. They sent us updates, pictures and videos daily during his week-long stay. They took the time to get to know our pup and his individual needs. From all evidence, he enjoyed himself tremendously, relaxing and playing with their pups in the fenced in yard! Thanks Kelly for the excellent care! We were able to relax on our trip knowing Champ was in excellent and caring hands. We have already booked our next stay!

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Kerri P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • jul. 08, 2025

Our dog had a great time and was well taken care of. He was boarded for 10 days and I got at least 4 videos of him and at least one picture a day. We will book again when we need a caring sitter for him!

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Schedule

My husband is fully retired, so he is home throughout the day. He is able to take the dogs out several times a day while I am at work. I work outside of the home but can stop by during my lunch hour if necessary. In the evenings, I would primarily take over the care. We have a room in our basement for inside play and for crating.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a wonderful fenced-in back yard that is accessible from downstairs and we have a gate entrance. On the side of the house. We currently own 4 dogs and 1 cat and all of them have plenty of room to play and rest. We have a spacious home which allows for safe indoor play and space to separate if necessary.

Pets

A typical day

We play outdoors several times a day which includes playing fetch and interacting with our dogs. We provide lots of personal attention. Our yard is well balanced with sunshine and shade.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Kelly can host up to 1 pet per night
I need to know about any impairments or special needs. I would also care to know what things cause the animal stress, for example, big/bigger dogs or cats. How does the dog tend to respond to new people & animals?
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.