Karen

Friendly, responsible & reliable pet sitter in Newcastle

Maryville
4 recurring guests
Lives with 2 cats
Usually responds within one hour
2d ago
Last activity
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One home visit a day
Min. 30-minute visits in your home
30 AUD
/day
All services and rates

About Karen

HI! I'm Karen. I'm an experienced pet sitter and dog walker in Newcastle.

I have experience looking after animals of all kinds and sizes, and with different health and care needs, from energetic kittens and puppies to older animals with various health issues (including kidney disease and heart disease).

I've always had cats (and a few dogs, and a handful of fish) and know how important it is to find someone I can rely on to care for them when traveling.

I believe strongly in providing the best care for the animals AND their people. I know how helpful regular check-ins and photos can be put your mind at ease when you have to be away from your beloved furry friend.

My schedule is very flexible, and would expect to spend at least 30 minutes on each visit. In addition to filling food and water bowls, scooping litter, cleaning up any messes, watering plants, collecting the mail and doing any washing up, I will spend plenty of quality time with your animal(s) to keep them from feeling too lonely while you're gone.

I'm comfortable administering medicine and handling other minor medical needs that your pet may need.

I also know how important it is to find someone you trust to come into your home. I am a mature American woman who has passed a thorough background check to be approved for my Australian visa. I have lived in Newcastle for four years (and love it) and plan to stay for many more! 

Karen's services

At your home

Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
5 AUD for each additional pet
30 AUD
/walk
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
30 AUD
/day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
45 AUD
/day

Karen also offers

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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Home Visits
Kyrié, 2024-06-05

Karen was great with Dolly, and very understanding of her needs as a slightly shyer dog around strangers. She was also generous with her time to go on a meet and greet walk first. Thanks Karen!

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Home Visits
Sally, 2024-04-22

Karen was caring and considerate. She communicated with me twice a day and my pets were very well looked after. Will use her services again.

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Karen's Pets

Selkie
Cat
Grim
Cat

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+20 years of experience

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Karen

Karen

Friendly, responsible & reliable pet sitter in Newcastle

Maryville
One home visit a day
Min. 30-minute visits in your home
30 AUD
/day
All services and rates
Contact Karen

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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