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Karina & Jared S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
62 repeat clients
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Karina & Jared S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
62 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $65 per night

Highlights

Karina & Jared have Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
23 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

TLC provider for furry friends;).

Come bark with us at Barkhamsted!;) Hi and thank you for your interest in my profile! I provide dog/cat sitting, at-home care, feeding, and walking services to your beloved pet. He/ she will get the best attention and much-needed TLC guaranteed:). I grew up with pets, became a first-time dog mom in 2004, and dog-sat for some of my friends when they were on vacation, therefore as you can see I have the necessary experience needed to care for your baby. If you want me to videotape our time together or take pictures/send texts- it could absolutely be done, no problem. With an animal lover like me, you will never have to worry about anything. As an added bonus-I hold a pet CPR/First Aid certificate from the American Red Cross. Besides taking care of dogs and cats, my husband Jared can also take care of horses, cows, pigs, and chickens since he grew up on the farm, and he knows his way around farm animals!:)

Cat care experience

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Loving Care for Every Purr!😻

Karina & Jared also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

62 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
23 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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136 ratings
Kelly G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 27, 2026

Jared did an amazing job with our dogs. We got constant updates and knew they were being well cared for. The communication right from the beginning was top notch. We will definitely use Karina and Jared again!

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Sandra B.
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Drop-In Visits • Jul 23, 2026

Finn was well cared for and happy- thank you Jarred and Karina!

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Niamh M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 20, 2026

Took good care of my cat

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Sandra B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 13, 2026

Karina and Jared took care of Finn on Short notice. Finn was comfortable and happy when we returned. We appreciate the level of care they provide.

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Richard M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 13, 2026

Fantastic service with constant contact!

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Michelle C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 12, 2026

Karina and Jared provided excellent care of our dog this weekend. We were impressed with their attention to detail, care of our home and our beloved dog, and sending frequent updates in text and photo form. We will definitely be using them again. I highly recommend them.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I mostly work from home, so boarding and daycare services fit my schedule the best and my husband Jared does housesitting for those clients who prefer to stay in their own environment. For my boarding and daycare clients: I have a fully fenced in yard for running around, and having a great time! *Important information for the first-time clients: I don’t do meet and greets for boarding and daycare, because it doesn’t give me enough info about a client so I will have to either keep them for a whole day (if you want daycare services) or one trial night if you plan to leave your munchkin with me for 3 nights or more). Please note that I might need a few weeks' notice before any boarding happens since I need to schedule a trial boarding for each potential guest. While I can potentially accommodate last-minute requests, it is best to contact me at least a week in advance since I might not be available for your chosen dates. Also, I have a policy on drop-off/pick-up times: please note that all first-time clients preferably have to schedule their dog’s drop-off in the evening between 6:30-8:00 pm on weekdays and pick up times vary on a client-to-client basis. No morning drop-offs/pick ups please (especially on the weekends) as I have other commitments besides doggy-sitting, and weekends’ mornings are for us to rest, so the earliest drop off for Sat/Sun is 12:30 pm. Make sure you pick up your pooch no later than 8:00 pm cos my husband gets up to go to work very early, so he can't be disturbed by late pickups. If you do pick up later than 8:00 pm, I will have to charge you an inconvenience fee which is based on how late you are. Thank you for understanding.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Food/water bowls, guest crates, blankets, and many yummy treats are supplied, but if you want to bring your bowls and treats-no problem. I don’t accept outside blankets/dog beds since my husband is allergic to some detergents, so I wash ours with an allergen-free detergent. For my dog-walking clients: I can bring some yumminess with me and we'll sure have a good time bonding!

Pets

A typical day

We can play in my fenced-in yard with your pet’s favorite toy, can arrange for some group play if I have more than 1 boarder present (and everybody’s friendly towards each other ) as well as have fun in my house. If a pooch loves to play fetch, I can accommodate that and we’ll have a blast together! Do not hesitate to contact me!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Karina & Jared can host up to 2 pets per night
Is the dog aggressive? Any allergies to anything? Any medical conditions and meds prescribed? What is his/her feeding schedule? Potty schedule? How does he/she react to other dogs (if we do boarding/daycare)?
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