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Karina S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 repeat clients
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Karina S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
35 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $22 per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Highlights

Karina has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Your Friendly Neighborhood Sitter

I absolutely love animals. I firmly believe that all pets deserve to have the best treatment someone can give them. In 2016, I moved in with someone who had a dog (a belgian malinois named Emmy). I ended up taking care of her whenever my roommate had to work late or on weekends. I would feed her, walk her, take her to the vet and helped crate-train her. She wasn't mine, but I loved and treated her like she was. Fast forward to 2018, when my husband's coworker asked me if I'd be willing to walk their new puppy! Of course I said yes :) I then started to get requests from other neighbors to walk their dogs and that's how I accidentally became a dog walker! I will love your puppy (because all dogs, no matter the age and size, are puppies) as if they were my own!

Cat care experience

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Meowdy Partner!

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

Qualifications

35 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

At an owner's home: well, it depends! For those that have a backyard, I'll run around with your doggo and we'll play with their favorite toys! Inside play-time is generally for pets and cuddles :)

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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119 ratings
Christina V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 16, 2026

Karina was absolutely amazing with my cat, Korra! From the very beginning, she was kind, reliable, and clearly cared about making sure Korra felt safe and comfortable. She sent great updates and plenty of pictures, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. It was obvious that Korra loved her and was in great hands the entire time. Karina went above and beyond, and I’m so grateful for the care and attention she gave my cat. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, thoughtful, and wonderful with pets. I’d happily book with her again!

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Melissa N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 11, 2026

Karina always does a great job with our cat! Thanks for being so reliable and caring 😊

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Nan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jun 04, 2026

Karina (remember that song?), well Karina is a.wonderful walker and really cares for my getting old, Aggie. Calm, confident, responsible…most of all Aggie truly loves her. Karina made a daisy chain wreath for my seeet Aggie’s head. Aggie rides in a wagon and gets out to lay on the grass and smell the flowers. I live in Whittaker.

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Kelly F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 30, 2026

Karina did an absolutely amazing job taking care of our cat, Louie, and we genuinely could not have asked for a better experience. She sent so many photos and updates throughout the stay - and not just random photos, but genuinely great ones that made us feel so connected while we were away. You could tell she really paid attention to Louie and his personality. Her notes were incredibly detailed and thoughtful, and she always included the exact kind of updates we cared about most. On top of that, her messages were hilarious and comforting, which made being away from Louie so much easier because we knew he was in good hands and being genuinely cared for. We also came home to little things that completely exceeded expectations - she swept up all the cat litter that had gotten everywhere, washed dishes, and left everything looking great even though we never asked her to do any of that. It was just such thoughtful, above-and-beyond care. Overall, truly awesome service and we would absolutely book Karina again. Highly, highly recommend!

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Teresa P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 27, 2026

Karina is reliable and cares for our cats. I would recommend her to anyone.

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Teresa P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 27, 2026

Karina is always great with the cats. They are comfortable and well cared for. Karina is flexible if our plans change. We appreciate her greatly!

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Schedule

I am a full-time student and my schedule is fairly flexible, as I am taking classes online. I also don't have any dogs of my own so my full attention will always be on your doggo :)

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Karina can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
I do not have any breed preferences but i would like to know ahead of time what the general temperament of your dog is. For my safety, it's important that I am made aware of any reactivity/aggression that a dog may have - which includes knowing their triggers.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

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.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.