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Russ & Karen W.

4.9 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Russ & Karen W.

4.9 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for House Sitting

from $65 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
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

The Crate Escape

Animals are my favorite people and have been called a dog whisperer. I seem to understand them more than I do people. I enjoy giving lots of love and attention. Currently, I have 2 dogs but have been a dog & cat owner since I was in grade school. I am extremely comfortable with giving medication and have had personal experience with our previous dog having seizures.

Cat care experience

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Cattitude’s Accepted

Russ & Karen also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet will feel safe, loved and have a lot of fun with me. I prefer a meet & greet to avoid that “stranger danger.”

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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20 ratings
Rachel B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • oct. 14, 2025

Karen did such and amazing job taking care of our pup and home- so kind and dedicated, a true pleasure!

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britney d.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • avr. 09, 2025

Karen was amazing. My dogs all had such a great time that when she left they wanted to go with her. Absolutely will be using her again 😍

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House Sitting • févr. 25, 2025

Russ & Karen W. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Frank V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • déc. 29, 2024

Karen was incredible and caring with both our dog and cat!! She was super attentive to their needs and left the place very well kept and clean! She was even helpful to us in locating medication that had been left behind on our part. She went the extra mile in every way and we couldn’t recommend her more. We will 100% have her back again! Rudy can’t wait to have her back.

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Kimberly C.
3.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • déc. 15, 2024

Pets were happy during this short visit.

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Cedric G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • nov. 11, 2024

Karen was a wonderful sitter for our three pups while we took a trip abroad. She maintained daily contact and was respectful of our home. She sent us photos and we felt our dogs were safe in her care. Would recommend. She clearly loves animals!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m retired so I would have plenty of time to play with your dog(s) or cat(s) and/or house sit. I’d much rather be with them than having them put in a crate.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Russ & Karen can host up to 1 pet per night
Please let me know ahead of time if your dog has any special needs. Does your dog go nuts when they see a cat or a squirrel? Mine sure does. Are there any specific words or commands that you use?
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.