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Karina R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients
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Karina R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

CA$54 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Karina has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
8 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Excited to care for ur best friend!

I have loved dogs and animals my entire life. I was fortunate to finally get a dog when I was 10 years old however she has recently passed. I still miss the joy and excitement they bring into our lives so I decided to keep sitting. Your pet will be in the most loving hands. Please send me a message if you have any questions about my services. I am also open to looking after all animals.

Qualifications

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
30% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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9 ratings
Saeed V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 28, 2026

Karina did a great job looking after Jasper. She communicated frequently and shared videos and pictures. I highly recommend Karina!

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Deanne C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 11, 2026

Another fantastic experience with Karina and Mathew. They are so conscientious and communicate frequently. Will be booking them again!

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Deanne C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Dec 31, 2025

Karina and Matt were incredible dog/house sitters. It's the first time we've used a service like Rover to book a dog sitter, and we were a tad nervous about the process, but the meet-and-greet with Karina and Matt put us at ease. They answered all our questions, were really communicative and punctual. While we were away, they sent us updates on our dog, and they took really great care of our home. As happy as our dog was to see us when we got home, I think she also misses her new friends! I would highly recommend Karina to anyone looking for someone to care for their dog.

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Peter M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 04, 2025

As always above and beyond.

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Tara M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 08, 2025

Karina and Mathew were wonderful looking after my one year-old little poodle cross pup. I have had the same dog girl looking after my other dog for many many years so I was nervous to leave her with somebody I didn’t know, but once I met them, I felt completely comfortable and they cared for her for a week cooking her special food and giving her lots of love. I would recommend them as great house pet sitters.

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Reg R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 30, 2025

Karina kept Wesley entertained during his first one-on-one doggy day care as a pup. It was a full day and I can tell when it came time to pick him up after work he looked like he didn’t want to leave. I highly recommend her.

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Schedule

I share responsibilities with my partner who works overnight. My schedule is during the day and it can be fairly flexible so there is someone looking after your furry friend literally 24/7. We are a fairly active couple and enjoy going out for walks and hikes or staying home on the couch and watching a movie. Both being enhance with a pet companion by our sides.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

For house sitting we try to be as respectful as possible with your space. We like to leave it in the same condition we found it or better. For boarding we have dog proofed our home and have a few dog supplies in case you forget yours. We live in a spacious home that is perfect for running around and playing.

A typical day

Depending on the capabilities of the pet we like to go hiking, we like to play in the house and we also like to cuddle up and watch TV.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Karina can host up to 4 pets per night
Before taking a dog into my care I would like to know how they react to other animals and/or people, what their temperament is, what are their dietary restrictions, and three reasons why you love them so I can remind them while you're away :)
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.