Karina J.
Vancouver, BC
Big K Vacay
Pet care experience
My name is Karina and I am OBSESSED with dogs. I had a dog when I was younger, and definitely miss the companionship that a dog brings! Before I had my own dog that I took care of, I babysat other people's dogs for fun. I now find myself constantly cooing and petting dogs and although I am not ready to have a dog full time I look forward to spending time with different dogs and enjoying each other's company! Your dog will be in very good hands and will be treated as if they are my own (or better!) I am happy to have pups in my home and am also available for dog walks. We will have a good time together!
Reviews
I had used Karina before and she was fine before. I was away this time so my friend was doing drop off and pick up for me. So I specifically set up pickup and drop off times that worked for my friend. We ended up having to change drop off time and pick up time to be outside original requested time to accommodate her. For drop off, we ended up doing time outside the request window. Then for pick up, I had originally requested between 4-6pm and she told my friend that she had to go to her a birthday and therefore could not do evening. So my friend ended up picking up my dog early in the morning at 8am! I was going to give Karina 3 stars since my was fine but what was disappointing and what caused her a lower rating was what happened when I messaged her about what had transpired. She got very defensive and sent back message screenshots, that pretty much just showed that we accommodated her time for pick up and drop off outside of the requested times. She then claimed that she offered my friend a 6pm pick up time, which he said she did not, because otherwise he would have taken it. My friend said when he tried to set up a time with her for pick up during drop off, she told him she could not be late for a birthday so that she could not commit to a time. When I asked Karina about this after, she claimed that she also tried to set up a time. Not sure where the miscommunication was because my friend said he would have definitely taken a 6pm pick up. She also said she offered to keep my dog for an extra night but once again, that didn’t work, and was outside of the requested time that I had scheduled since I knew those times worked! Because of terrible communication and also the follow up I did after the stay (I have screenshots of everything). I would not recommend Karina for anyone. My friend has done several drop offs and pick ups for me with other Rover sitters and he literally asked me never to use Karina again.
Karina was very friendly and made me feel at ease. I was worried dropping my dog off initially because I had never used rover for pet sitting before. But she explained the verification process and was very open and friendly to both myself and my daughter. Will definitely book with her again in future.
Lola had a great time with Karina!
Cali had a good time and Karina provided great care! She really loves dogs.
About Karina J.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am a very responsible individual who takes caring for pets very seriously. I look forward to providing the best care possible for your favourite animals.
Home
Information Karina J. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know what your dog is like ahead of time, and what their preferred routine is :) I would like to know their routine food, bathroom, and exercise schedule, as well as any extra necessary information.
A typical day
I would love to take your dog park for walks along the ocean in Kitsilano, or to the dog park if they enjoy social time with other dogs.
Services
Karina can host
Karina can watch in your home
Availability
I am currently working part time so have plenty of time to hang out with your pets :) I also live close to the ocean and near parks so your pups will have a lot of fun with me!
About Karina J.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am a very responsible individual who takes caring for pets very seriously. I look forward to providing the best care possible for your favourite animals.
Home
Information Karina J. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know what your dog is like ahead of time, and what their preferred routine is :) I would like to know their routine food, bathroom, and exercise schedule, as well as any extra necessary information.
A typical day
I would love to take your dog park for walks along the ocean in Kitsilano, or to the dog park if they enjoy social time with other dogs.
Location
Vancouver, BC
Karina J.
Vancouver, BC