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Karina S.

Barkhamsted, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
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TLC provider for furry friends;).

Pet care experience

Come bark with us at Barkhamsted!;) Hi and thank you for your interest in my profile! I provide dog 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. If needed, can perform baths as well. As an added bonus-I hold a pet CPR/First Aid certificate from the American Red Cross.

Reviews

Amanda M.
Dog Boarding • Apr 02, 2024
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Karina was absolutely wonderful with my puppy! Experienced, attentive and responsive, she sent me pics of him throughout his stay and updated me on how he was doing. This was his first night away from home and I will definitely use her for all my future boarding needs.

Edward S.
Dog Boarding • Mar 12, 2024
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Ellie spent the night with Karina for the first time last night and did great! Karina kept us posted with text messages and pics. We will definitely be using her again...next time in May for 5 nights. I'm sure Ellie is looking forward to it!

Griffin U.
Dog Boarding • Dec 10, 2023
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Karina took excellent care of my two greyhounds! Our dogs felt completely at home as we could see from the daily updates and photos. The fenced in yard is very secure and safe. I plan to use Karina again in the future and highly recommend her.

Elizabeth M.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 08, 2023
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Great communication throughout! We appreciate the care put into meeting the dogs ahead of time and the updates during the visit. Highly recommend!

About Karina S.

Communication

29 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

23 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Food/water bowls, a guest crate, blankets, and many yummy treats are supplied unless you would like to bring your own:) For my dog-walking clients, I can bring some yumminess with me and we'll sure have a good time bonding!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Karina S. would like to know about your pet

Is the dog aggressive? Any allergies to anything? What is his/her feeding schedule? Walking schedule? How does he/she react to other dogs (if we do boarding/daycare)?

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 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!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$60per night
House Sitting
in your home
$85per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$35per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$50per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$35per walk

Karina can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Karina can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

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! 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 have to schedule their dog’s drop-off in the evening between 6:30-8:00 pm and pick up times vary on a client-to-client basis. No morning drop-offs/pick ups please as I have other commitments besides doggy-sitting. Make sure you pick up your pooch no later than 8:30 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 8:30 pm, I will have to charge you an inconvenience fee which is based on how late you are. Thank you for understanding.

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About Karina S.

Communication

29 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

23 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Food/water bowls, a guest crate, blankets, and many yummy treats are supplied unless you would like to bring your own:) For my dog-walking clients, I can bring some yumminess with me and we'll sure have a good time bonding!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Karina S. would like to know about your pet

Is the dog aggressive? Any allergies to anything? What is his/her feeding schedule? Walking schedule? How does he/she react to other dogs (if we do boarding/daycare)?

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 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!

Location

Barkhamsted, CT

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Karina S.

Barkhamsted, CT

5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews