Highly Qualified Dog Walking Services in San Diego, CA
Trust our certified and qualified walkers to care for your dog. With 17 years of experience, Divine Pet Care® has provided dog walking services in San Diego, CA, ensuring pets exercise outdoors and socialize with others. Karen Lee has 27 years of qualified academic and professional animal care experience for different kinds of pets in Poway, Mira Mesa, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, Black Mountain Ranch, and the surrounding areas.
Schedule a walk today. Our walker is emergency-care certified and has worked closely with the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
Testimonials
"Karen took over and helped the ASPCA's medical department evolve into what it is today. Karen has always put 200% into every task she has taken on. She is thorough, diligent, and extremely hard working.... Her knowledge of veterinary medicine...is evident in her excellent work.... she has effectively organized a very fluid staff to care for a large population of animals with special medical and behavioral needs.... Karen's absence will be felt."
Dr. J. Lander, ASPCA Adoptions Center Director of Medicine, 2008
"I highly recommend Karen. Karen has tremendous managerial, organizational, situation analysis and communication skills, as well as the necessary patience to resolve problems that are encountered throughout the normal course of conducting business."
A. Hazelwood, ASPCA Former Animal Behavior Counselor/CPDT Present ASPCA Adoptions Center Director, 2008
Karen at Spartan Race (Elite Status).
Karen's adopted rescue: Sadie Amari (Sadie Amari was adopted by a loving and long-time pet parent/client who asked us specifically to give her a forever home. Sadie Amari was abused prior to becoming a member of our family and has separation anxiety but has come a long way and is now one of the happiest dogs you will ever meet. Sadie Amari loves working with us on the road and participating in dog playgroups and going on pack walks.)
Karen and one of her happy dog walking and pet sitting clients: Agnes.
Karen feeding stray dogs in Navaho reservation.
Memberships
Not only is our dog walking service licensed in San Diego, but we are also fully insured and bonded through Pet Sitters Associates, LLC (PSA). Additionally, Divine Pet Care® is a proud PSI (Pet Sitters International) and NAPPS (National Association of Professional Pet Sitters) member. With our memberships and years of experience, our team is qualified to care for pets in our facility, outdoors, and at their home.
Skills & Experience
Karen, our main dog walker and Divine Pet Care owner, has 27 years of professional and academic animal care experience. Karen attended Mercy College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology. There, she participated in a four-month college externship at the Animal Medical Center and a six-month externship at the Staten Island Zoo.
After college, Karen worked as a staff manager/PhD Animal Behavior Department Liaison at the ASPCA Adoption Center shelter. During her time with the shelter, she trained and managed more than 50 technicians in dog leash walking and other animal care. Karen also generated and maintained ASPCA shelter care protocols while leading the revision of disease control in major municipal shelters throughout New York City.
Other Past Experience
ASPCA Adoption Center Animal Care Technician & Senior Medical Animal Care Technician Manager
Bronx Zoo Seasonal Zookeeper
Vieques Humane Society Animal Shelter & Clinic Manager/LVT (24/7 Handling of All Animal Intake and Medical Emergencies)
Mobile Veterinary Clinic Manager/LVT
Pet Food & Supplies Business Owner
NY State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Dog Walking Equipment
Gentle Leader Head Collars
Easy Walk Harnesses
Sensation Harnesses
Prong Collars
Credentials & Certifications
American Red Cross Cat & Dog First Aid/CPR Certified
ASPCA & Mercy College Animal Behavior Training
OSHA & Veterinary Practice Safety Certified
Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, & Nutrition Specialist
Bilingual in English & Spanish
Columbia University Business Management Coursework
American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED Certified
ASPCA 2008 Angel Award Nominee
Contact our walkers for more information about our credentials and qualifications and to find out about our dog play group.
