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Karen

Caring and responsible pet/housesitter looking for new adventures

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My experience

I have had cats since I was a child so I am very familiar with their care and know to respect their individual personalities. I have lived with several dogs in the past and although they were my partners' dogs I walked and cared for them…

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Reviews (8)

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Louise

Karen looked after Millie with care and compassion, thank you

  • dog
Chester, United Kingdom · 10 Oct - 15 Oct 2024
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Andrea

After an initial hiccup with the travel arrangements that left Karen without transport during her stay I was concerned as to how she would cope in our rural…

  • dog
  • cat
  • poultry
  • small-pets
Talgarth, United Kingdom · 07 Oct - 10 Oct 2024
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Bernadette

Karen was a fantastic pet sitter. She kept me up to date on how my dog and my house were doing. My dog Sandy looked great when we returned, and my house…

  • dog
Durham, NC, US · 24 Jan - 26 Jan 2020
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Jacqueline

Karen proved to be an ideal host. Alvin, who is my hyperactive house mate, was well catered for as Karen was happiest when out and about walking and making…

  • dog
  • reptile
  • poultry
Penzance, United Kingdom · 18 Oct - 26 Oct 2019
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Sheila

Karen was lovely, despite having some poor luck on her trip. She looked after the dogs and house very well. I would definitely recommend Karen.

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Brighton, United Kingdom · 10 Oct - 13 Oct 2019

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Christine

Karen Smith would be an ideal house sitter and pet caretaker. I have known her for seventeen years and have personally had her house and pet sit for me many times while my family was away. I trust her fully and she has always been extremely sweet to my animals. As a property manager, she is more than capable of managing any style of home, and could handle a problem should one arise. She loves animals and has a love for learning, reading, and travel. She is a gem!

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30 July 2019

About Karen

I am retired, but have worn many hats in my life - English as a second language teacher, administrative assistant, property manager and assistant manager of a nonprofit thrift shop. Currently I volunteer as a literacy tutor for first and…

Age – 65+Occupation – Retired teacher, etc.Lives in – Durham, United States
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Why I want to house sit

I have always dreamed of living in different places. Staying in hotels and being a tourist doesn't bring me satisfaction. I like the experience of living in a home and getting to know an area in a more intimate way. Having animals in the…

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