Karen
Karen
Will love your fur kids as though they were my own.
About Karen
I’m a healthy, intelligent, and responsible female who loves animals, activities, and adventure. I’ve had pets most of my life, but at the moment am without (although I share a couple of cats with my partner), so I get my fix by caring for my friends’ pets when they are away. I also volunteer at the local sheriffs department, animal rescue or...
I’m a healthy, intelligent, and responsible female who loves animals, activities, and adventure. I’ve had pets most of my life, but at the moment am without (although I share a couple of cats with my partner), so I get my fix by caring for my friends’ pets when they are away. I also volunteer at the local sheriffs department, animal rescue organizations, and for environmental causes. I love to bike, hike, river raft, kayak, and play volleyball. Have pilots licenses for both single-engine airplanes and helicopters, but haven’t kept up on those skills recently.
Am recently retired and now have the freedom to travel and meet new people. I don’t smoke, drink, or do drugs of any kind. Both your pets and your home will be treated with love. I care about the environment so am careful to recycle properly and use water and power sparingly. Also, you’ll never get a complaint from your neighbors about loud music or TV!
My partner will sometimes join me on a sit, and his lifestyle and abilities match mine. But I’m totally capable and comfortable as a single.
Why I want to house sit
I have two separate goals. Locally (in the Seattle area), I’d like to help fellow pet owners and expand my circle of friends. In more distant locations, I’d like to see new countries and experience new cultures, AND add new friends there, too.
My experience
Have owned dogs all my life, and had a dog business for 18 years. Business was a private dog park with agility field and a dog hydrotherapy pool. All my dogs were rescues who were usually given up because of behavioral issues that stemmed from not being given an outlet for their energy. I mostly adopted border collies, training and giving them a jobs to do such as herding and agility.
More recently I have become a ‘step-parent’ and best friend to two lovely felines.
As for fish, I kept aquariums for many years, including a 200 gallon live coral reef tank plus several smaller salt and fresh water tanks.
I rode horses for a few years and did my share of exercising, feeding, and cleaning stalls, but do not consider myself an equine expert.
Frequently exchange pet sitting duties with my friends and clients. Hoping to expand my circle.
If you have a pool, I’m experienced in maintaining them, including those with salt water chlorination.
I’m mechanically inclined and can do basic repairs. Don’t consider myself an expert gardener, but I’m totally able to pull weeds and push a lawn mower around.
Reviews (1)
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Elyse - Seattle, Washington, United States
25 December - 30 December 2018
Karen was the *best* we could have hoped for during our trip away: great communicator, extremely respectful of our home, tidy and clean, and wonderful with our animals!
I cannot recommend Karen highly enough - I would happily have her housesit for us again, and she even left us a sweet little g...Karen was the *best* we could have hoped for during our trip away: great communicator, extremely respectful of our home, tidy and clean, and wonderful with our animals!
I cannot recommend Karen highly enough - I would happily have her housesit for us again, and she even left us a sweet little gift in our kitchen.- Organised
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External references (3)
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Karen - House / Pet sitting Reference
21 December 2018
Karen has watched my pets and my home several times over the last 10 years. She is one of the few people I trust with my "kids"; they have all absolutely adored Auntie Karen, and love it when she visits. She has even had to handle a couple of medical issues (administering medication, etc), and is...
Karen has watched my pets and my home several times over the last 10 years. She is one of the few people I trust with my "kids"; they have all absolutely adored Auntie Karen, and love it when she visits. She has even had to handle a couple of medical issues (administering medication, etc), and is beyond competent. My house Is always in great shape, and the pups calm and happy, when I return. She has a high level of integrity, and really does treat it like her own.
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Amber - House / Pet sitting Reference
19 December 2018
I am a Property Manager in Costa Rica.
Karen rented one of my properties for one month recently. She was an excellent renter and took fabulous care of the home and property. She also cared for the pool while she was in the home and it looked fantastic when she checked out.
Karen has great commun...I am a Property Manager in Costa Rica.
Karen rented one of my properties for one month recently. She was an excellent renter and took fabulous care of the home and property. She also cared for the pool while she was in the home and it looked fantastic when she checked out.
Karen has great communication & was willing to fix small things that she found around the home as well. This was great because as a property manager I want all of my guest to have the absolute best experience but sometimes I am not able to catch every small issue that may inconvenience a guest. Karen alerted me to AND fixed a few things herself around the house that she found while there. Karen’s attention to detail was so helpful here and helped make the property even better for the next renters.
Karen has a really outgoing and fun personality. I really enjoyed meeting her and our back and forth conversations over the course of her 30 day rental. I cannot say enough positive things about her as a renter and a person.- Organised
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Heather - House / Pet sitting Reference
18 December 2018
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a whole heartedly given reference for Karen Hunter! I understand that Karen is applying for positions as a house sitter and I can tell you that you can’t pick a better person for the job.
I have known Karen Hunter for over 20 years and would happily employ her to ...To Whom It May Concern:
This is a whole heartedly given reference for Karen Hunter! I understand that Karen is applying for positions as a house sitter and I can tell you that you can’t pick a better person for the job.
I have known Karen Hunter for over 20 years and would happily employ her to care for my animals and my property. As the 20 year past Owner and Operator of Mega Dogs in Woodinville, Washington, Karen had literally decades working with dogs and their owners to improve their training and their health. She took in rescue dogs and helped them to become great agility dogs and super companions, friendly with everyone. She knows how to relate well with dogs especially. In addition to dogs, Karen has experience with horses and cats and can learn about the care of probably any animal out there that needs care. Karen always uses positive reinforcement techniques when working with animals.
In addition she keeps an immaculate house (you could eat off her floor if her dogs didn’t get to it first), and is quite competent when it comes to dealing with home repairs and maintenance and can find and evaluate contractors and service people to deal with whatever comes up.
Karen will care for your home and animals as if they were her own. She will follow directions to a “T” and you will have no concerns when leaving your loved ones and valuable home in her care. I highly recommend Karen for the position of Home Sitter!
Sincerely,
Heather Bruce
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About Karen
I’m a healthy, intelligent, and responsible female who loves animals, activities, and adventure. I’ve had pets most of my life, but at the moment am without (although I share a couple of cats with my partner), so I get my fix by caring for my friends’ pets when they are away. I also volunteer at the local sheriffs department, animal rescue organizations, and for environmental causes. I love to bike, hike, river raft, kayak, and play volleyball. Have pilots licenses for both single-engine airplanes and helicopters, but haven’t kept up on those skills recently.
Am recently retired and now have the freedom to travel and meet new people. I don’t smoke, drink, or do drugs of any kind. Both your pets and your home will be treated with love. I care about the environment so am careful to recycle properly and use water and power sparingly. Also, you’ll never get a complaint from you......
I’m a healthy, intelligent, and responsible female who loves animals, activities, and adventure. I’ve had pets most of my life, but at the moment am without (although I share a couple of cats with my partner), so I get my fix by caring for my friends’ pets when they are away. I also volunteer at the local sheriffs department, animal rescue organizations, and for environmental causes. I love to bike, hike, river raft, kayak, and play volleyball. Have pilots licenses for both single-engine airplanes and helicopters, but haven’t kept up on those skills recently.
Am recently retired and now have the freedom to travel and meet new people. I don’t smoke, drink, or do drugs of any kind. Both your pets and your home will be treated with love. I care about the environment so am careful to recycle properly and use water and power sparingly. Also, you’ll never get a complaint from your neighbors about loud music or TV!
My partner will sometimes join me on a sit, and his lifestyle and abilities match mine. But I’m totally capable and comfortable as a single.
Why I want to house sit
I have two separate goals. Locally (in the Seattle area), I’d like to help fellow pet owners and expand my circle of friends. In more distant locations, I’d like to see new countries and experience new cultures, AND add new friends there, too.
My experience
Have owned dogs all my life, and had a dog business for 18 years. Business was a private dog park with agility field and a dog hydrotherapy pool. All my dogs were rescues who were usually given up because of behavioral issues that stemmed from not being given an outlet for their energy. I mostly adopted border collies, training and giving them a jobs to do such as herding and agility.
More recently I have become a ‘step-parent’ and best friend to two lovely felines.
As for fish, I kept aquariums for many years, including a 200 gallon live coral reef tank plus several smaller salt and fresh water tanks.
I rode horses for a few years and did my share of exercising, feeding, and cleaning stalls, but do not consider myself an equine expert.
Frequently exchange pet sitting duties with my friends and clients. Hoping to expand my circle.
If you have a pool, I’m experienced in maintaining them, including those with salt water chlorination.
I’m mechanically inclined and can do basic repairs. Don’t consider myself an expert gardener, but I’m totally able to pull weeds and push a lawn mower around.
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House & pet sitting timeline
Karen has done 1 house sit since 2018
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SeattleUnited StatesDec 2018
