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Russ & Karen W.

Linton Hall, VA

4.9 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

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

Russ & Karen can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

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.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Russ & Karen W.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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.”

Information Russ & Karen W. would like to know about your pet

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?

A typical day

We will play fetch, try to learn a new trick, take a walk, and play hide & seek. I will give your pet a good belly rub or just simply snuggle and with your permission, take pictures of our time together.

Location

Linton Hall, VA

Russ & Karen W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

The Crate Escape

Pet care experience

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

Reviews

Rachel B.
House Sitting • Oct 14, 2025
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Karen did such and amazing job taking care of our pup and home- so kind and dedicated, a true pleasure!

britney d.
House Sitting • Apr 09, 2025
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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 😍

House Sitting • Feb 25, 2025

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

Frank V.
House Sitting • Dec 29, 2024
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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.

About Russ & Karen W.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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.”

Information Russ & Karen W. would like to know about your pet

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?

A typical day

We will play fetch, try to learn a new trick, take a walk, and play hide & seek. I will give your pet a good belly rub or just simply snuggle and with your permission, take pictures of our time together.

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Russ & Karen W.

Linton Hall, VA

4.9 out of 5 stars
20 reviews