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Karen

Fit & Healthy : Cat & Dog Lover Passion for Travelling & Learning

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My experience

10+ years

I’ve housesat for two Japanese Spitz regularly on the Gold Coast for the last 5 years when their parents were away. Also I continue to regularly day sit for a Samoyed and an Australian Shepherd for 3+ years. I often housesat for a totally

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  • Bemo

    samoyed

    Cared for

  • Alfie

    shih tzu

    Cared for

  • Tootsie

    shih tzu

    Cared for

  • Bella & Fuji

    finnish spitz

    Cared for

  • Ollie

    irish terrier

    Cared for

  • Mia

    labrador retriever

    Cared for

  • Layla

    irish terrier

    Cared for

  • Meekah

    bengal

    Cared for

  • Teddy

    ragdoll

    Currently owns

  • Sonny

    mix-breed

    Cared for

Reviews (5)

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Tamra

Karen was great with my cuddly demanding nature cat. We came home to a clean and tidy home , bedding washed and in the line and kitty very happy Thank you

  • cat
Brisbane, QLD, Australia · 24 Feb - 28 Feb 2025
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Alexander

Karen was great, we felt very comfortable having her stay with our pets. Everything was clean and tidy, we would love to have her stay again. Highly

  • cat
  • poultry
Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia · 21 Dec - 22 Dec 2024
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Laura

We love Karen! She is definitely our go to sitter whenever we need. Her communication is amazing, we were able to relax and enjoy our time away, she kept us

  • dog
Gold Coast, QLD, Australia · 24 Jul - 24 Aug 2024
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Laura

This was our second time having Karen stay. We felt comfortable that she had already met and gotten used to the routine of the dogs. They absolutely love her

  • dog
Gold Coast, QLD, Australia · 12 Jul - 14 Jul 2024
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Laura

Karen is amazing with our little fur babies, we are really happy to have found her. She updated us with pictures and videos and we could see how comfortable

  • dog
Gold Coast, QLD, Australia · 12 Jun - 21 Jun 2024

About Karen

Hi, I'm a retired Primary School Teacher of 35 years who escaped the city for a Seachange 6 years ago. 

Since then I've become a grandmother to 6 grandchildren from our 3 children. I love to spend time with them. 
I am a fit and healthy 67

Age65+OccupationPet Sitter & TravellerLives inGold Coast, Australia
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Why I want to house sit

I enjoy the company of animals and I enjoy a morning and evening walk. Walking with a pet dog is more pleasant than walking alone. As I don’t own a dog myself then I love to share other people’s pets. I have always had pet cats who have

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